Philippines

Fatou Bensouda says preliminary examination found there is a basis to believe a ‘crime against humanity’ was committed.

Philippines is battling one of the worst coronavirus outbreaks in Southeast Asia but many are reluctant to get the jab.

Experts tracking COVID numbers urge government to quickly send healthcare reinforcement to Mindanao.

The Philippines’ government has to change course on the pandemic and focus on helping the poor stay afloat.

National police chief says more than 600 officers would be using body-worn cameras to combat rights abuses of suspects.

Manila lodges diplomatic protest against the ‘incessant and prolonged’ presence of Chinese vessels near Thitu Island.

Beijing accuses US of entering sovereign waters around islands also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan without permission.

The International Energy Agency this week outlined the path to net-zero emissions, but some Asian nations pushed back.

Gag order comes after key ministers criticised Beijing over the presence of Chinese vessels in disputed waterway.

Five suspected members of Abu Sayyaf killed in attack on Malaysian portion of Borneo island, official says.

Most of Hong Kong’s approximately 370,000 domestic workers come from Indonesia and the Philippines.

Gross domestic product fell for the fifth straight quarter amid pandemic-induced lockdowns and was worse than expected.

As many as 200 Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters members reportedly occupied the Datu Paglas central market.

Philippines says fishing moratorium between May 1 to August 16 imposed by China since 1999 does not apply to Filipinos.