Former Philippines president Ramos raises concerns about martial law in Mindanao

Duterte warns martial law imposed in southern crisis region may be greatly expanded

President refuses to rule out extension of Marcos-era strategy across the country

Asean says tensions on Korean peninsula are a ‘growing concern’

Philippines president softens his rhetoric on Washington while opening to Beijing

Move follows ‘friendly conversation’ and signals sharp change in US relations with Manila

Self-confessed hitman is confident President Duterte will be held accountable

Radar station plan for contested ocean outcrop tests Duterte’s Beijing tilt

Outspoken leader’s allies dismiss corruption claims as part of political plot 

Exports have soared but is Duterte getting enough in return for his strategic pivot?

Top officer hopes scandal-plagued campaign will turn ‘bloodless’ after 8,000 deaths

Senator Leila de Lima claims drug money charges have been trumped up to silence her

Senator de Lima scorns criminal case against her as showdown looms

Aides hit back at alleged political plot to topple hardline president

Companies urge president to stop mine closures in world’s largest nickel ore exporter

Before becoming Philippine president, the populist leader was mayor of Davao — a city that would prove both springboard and template for his brutal rule

Philippine leader backs bloody campaign despite admitting police are ‘corrupt to the core’

Tough rhetoric in Manila and Washington clouds industry’s ambitious growth plans

Bean soup and endangered eagle help Japanese leader and Duterte forge closer ties

President expected to visit Moscow in spring after clashes with Washington

Shinzo Abe’s visit to Pearl Harbor with Barack Obama comes at time of Asia uncertainty