Alleged extrajudicial killings and police impunity remain the most significant human rights concerns in the Philippines, the US State Department has said. Even though the 2017 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices praises some efforts by the Philippine government, it nonetheless highlights numerous failings in the country. “Extrajudicial killings have been the … [Full Story...] about US State Department slams extrajudicial killings and police impunity
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Albayalde: 13 drug war deaths on new police chief’s first day in office
Thirteen drug suspects were killed in police anti-drug operations on the day after new Philippine National Police chief Oscar Albayalde was sworn into … [Full Story...] about Albayalde: 13 drug war deaths on new police chief’s first day in office
Australian PM defends navy’s ‘perfect right’ to patrol South China Sea
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull is insisting on his country’s “perfect right” to sail through the South China Sea following a “robust” exchange with the … [Full Story...] about Australian PM defends navy’s ‘perfect right’ to patrol South China Sea
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‘No crackdown on foreigners — it’s just the law’, says Duterte spokesman
A Malacañang spokesman has denied a crackdown on foreigners in the country — saying the ban on participation in politics was just the law. “It’s not a crackdown. … [Full Story...] about ‘No crackdown on foreigners — it’s just the law’, says Duterte spokesman
Ex-US Army mercenaries convicted of murdering Filipina real estate agent
A former US Army sniper and two other ex-soldiers have been convicted for the contract killing of a real estate agent in the Philippines. As we reported in July … [Full Story...] about Ex-US Army mercenaries convicted of murdering Filipina real estate agent
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AirAsia launches direct flights between Cebu and Shenzhen, China
AirAsia Philippines will launch a new direct flight route between Cebu and the Chinese city of Shenzhen next month. The airline’s CEO Dexter Comendador said it would be AirAsia’s first China route from the Mactan-Cebu International Airport when it launches … [Full Story...] about AirAsia launches direct flights between Cebu and Shenzhen, China
$5 billion bridge building project to interconnect islands of the Philippines
The government has announced details of an ambitious $5 billion bridge building project to interconnect the islands of the Philippines. Details were revealed today of at least eight major bridges to between the islands of the Visayas region with a link to … [Full Story...] about $5 billion bridge building project to interconnect islands of the Philippines
Lightning strike kills six, including five children, sheltering in truck
Six people, including five children, were killed when lightning struck a truck they were sheltering in during a downpour in Sipalay City. Police said 17 others were injured by the lightning strike at about 1.30pm today (Wednesday, April 17). Four of the … [Full Story...] about Lightning strike kills six, including five children, sheltering in truck
China announces visa-free travel for tropical Hainan Island
China has unveiled plans to allow visa-free travel to its tropical southern island of Hainan. The new policy will start in May. It will allow travellers from 59 countries to visit Hainan for 30 days visa free. Among the countries to benefit will be the … [Full Story...] about China announces visa-free travel for tropical Hainan Island
Duterte admits he ordered immigration probe into Sister Patricia Fox
President Duterte has admitted "full responsibility" for the arrest of Australian nun Sister Patricia Fox, saying he ordered the Bureau of Immigration to investigate her. "It was upon my orders, implemented by the BI, and I take full responsibility, legal … [Full Story...] about Duterte admits he ordered immigration probe into Sister Patricia Fox
