

VP Binay wants Purisima to speak up on Mamasapano clash
Vice President Jejomar Binay on Friday challenged suspended Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Director General Alan Purisima to...


Give peace a chance, say Philippine and rebel negotiators
Philippine government and Muslim rebel negotiators issued a joint plea Saturday for the country to stick to a historic peace accord that...


Is he dead? Philippines awaits answer of costly terror raid
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The cellphone message of the Filipino police commandos to their base was triumphant: "Mike 1 bingo," a code...


Image of Asia: Solemn ceremony for 42 slain Filipino police
In this photo by Bullit Marquez, members of the Philippine elite police force carry the remains of 42 colleagues who were slain by Muslim...


Philippine mayor arrested, escorted to graft hearing
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The mayor of the Philippines' main financial district was arrested Thursday for contempt and escorted to a...
New Saudi king announces major government shake-up
Saudi Arabia's new King Salman further cemented his hold on power, with a sweeping shakeup that saw two sons of the late King Abdullah...


MILF, MNLF not terrorist groups, simply fighting for Moro dignity - Duterte
DAVAO CITY - Mayor Rodrigo Duterte has been holding “barkada style” backdoor talks with a ll rebel fronts, including those perceived...


Trail Blazers-Cavaliers Preview
LaMarcus Aldridge's surprising return couldn't have come at a better time for the Portland Trail Blazers, who picked up a needed win over...


Aquino to address Philippines in bid to salvage peace pact
Philippine President Benigno Aquino will address the nation later Wednesday to try to shore up a Muslim rebel peace deal threatened by a...


MILF: Pass Bangsamoro law or face complications
Amid the uproar over the clashes in Maguindanao that killed 44 policemen, the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) is calling for the...