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Judge won't grant bail for ex-lawmaker Leila de Lima before Philippines drug trial

World News // 1 day ago

Judge won't grant bail for ex-lawmaker Leila de Lima before Philippines drug trial

A Philippines court ruled on Wednesday that former Sen. Leila de Lima, a vocal critic of former President Rodrigo Duterte, must stay in prison until the last of three drug cases against her is heard later this month.

Former Philippines lawmaker who probed war on drugs cleared of second drug charge

World News // 3 weeks ago

Former Philippines lawmaker who probed war on drugs cleared of second drug charge

A court in the Philippines on Friday acquitted former lawmaker Leila de Lima of one of two remaining drug charges she faced under former President Rodrigo Duterte after she started investigating his war on drugs.

U.S., Philippines kick off largest-ever joint military exercise near disputed waters

World News // 1 month ago

U.S., Philippines kick off largest-ever joint military exercise near disputed waters

The United States and the Philippines commenced their largest-ever joint military exercise on Tuesday in a show of strengthening defense ties against an assertive Chinese presence in the region.

ICC will reopen investigation into Philippines' deadly drug war

World News // 4 months ago

ICC will reopen investigation into Philippines' deadly drug war

The International Criminal Court announced that it will resume its investigation into alleged crimes against humanity in the Philippines under former President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs.

Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa cleared of tax charges in Philippines

World News // 4 months ago

Nobel Prize-winning journalist Maria Ressa cleared of tax charges in Philippines

Philippine journalist Maria Ressa and the media company she founded were acquitted Wednesday of tax evasion charges filed against her under the administration of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Chinese coast guard accused of seizing space debris from Philippines navy vessel

World News // 6 months ago

Chinese coast guard accused of seizing space debris from Philippines navy vessel

The Chinese coast guard allegedly seized a hunk of space debris from a Philippines naval boat in the South China Sea in a serious military provocation just hours ahead of a state visit by Vice President Kamala Harris.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of former dictator, sworn in as president of Philippines

World News // 11 months ago

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son of former dictator, sworn in as president of Philippines

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., son and namesake of the dictator who was driven into exile by a popular revolt in 1986, completed his family's stunning return to power when he was sworn in on Thursday as Philippines president.

Philippines' Duterte calls for drug war to continue after he leaves office

World News // 1 year ago

Philippines' Duterte calls for drug war to continue after he leaves office

As his single six-year term comes to an end, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called for the continuation of his bloody war on drugs and urged the country to rally around his successor, Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

For Philippines under new President Marcos, cold hard truths lie ahead

Voices // 1 year ago

For Philippines under new President Marcos, cold hard truths lie ahead

The prospects for the Philippines under newly elected President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos have as much to do with a murky past as they do with modern challenges.

Missing Picasso painting spotted in Philippines home of Imelda Marcos

World News // 1 year ago

Missing Picasso painting spotted in Philippines home of Imelda Marcos

A Pablo Picasso painting bought by late Philippines dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and his wife Imelda, or a copy of it, has been spotted in her home eight years after it had been selected to be seized.