Government of the Philippines

The MILF controls territory in the southern Philippines, governed by Shariah law

At least 17 people were killed and 40 injured when a Philippine military aircraft carrying troops crashed after missing the runway in the country's south, officials said.

President Rodrigo Duterte has launched a foul-mouthed attack on the U.N. human rights chief, calling him "empty-headed" in a row over international criticism of the Philippine leader's deadly drug war.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has asked other countries to abandon the International Criminal Court because it is “rude.” Duterte is
facing a possible complaint before the world tribunal for the thousands of killings of drug suspects during his time in office.

The Philippines' anti-graft body filed criminal charges against former President Benigno Aquino on Nov. 7 for mishandling a botched anti-militant raid that resulted in the death of 44 police commandos in 2015.

The U.S. and Russia on Tuesday separately reiterated their support for the Philippines in its fight against terrorism and illegal drugs, Anadolu Agency reports.

President Donald Trump has invited Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte to the White House “to discuss the importance of the United States-Philippines alliance,” according to a White House readout of the leaders’ phone call on Saturday.

Duterte, the Philippine president has warned that he can be 50 times more brutal than Muslim extremists. He added that…he’d even eat them if they’re captured alive by his troops.

President Duterte has repeatedly threatened drug suspects with death, however this time he went over the line big time!

Philippine's President Rodrigo Duterte has accused the EU of hypocrisy and called its officials "sons of bitches."

Previously, the European Parliament passed a resolution calling for restraint and a rethink in his war on drugs.

Philippine troops have resumed assaults against communist rebels, killing at least one guerrilla, after President Rodrigo Duterte scrapped peace talks with the insurgents, military officials said on Feb. 6.