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It's been a remarkably turbulent first year for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, whose war on drugs has left thousands of suspects dead and prompted critics to call his rule a "human rights calamity." One accused him of crimes against humanity before the International Criminal Court.
Islamist militants holed up in a southern Philippines town have been cornered and their firepower is flagging, the military said Thursday, as the five-week battle for control of Marawi City raged on. Despite signs that the insurgents are now on the back foot, Southeast Asian governments are worried that the siege could be just the prelude to further violence as the ultra-radical Islamic State group tries to establish a foothold in their region.
A graffiti is seen on a wall of a back alley as government soldiers continue their assault against the Maute group, who have taken over parts of Marawi City, Philippines June 22, 2017. A government soldier guards a city hall compound, as government troops continue their assault against insurgents from the Maute group, who have taken over parts of Marawi City, Philippines June 22, 2017.
Philippine troops backed by armored vehicles and rocket-firing helicopters fought to re-take control of a city that has been under attack by gunmen linked to the Islamic State group since a raid earlier this week failed to capture one of Asia's most-wanted militants. Rebels have torn through the streets of Marawi since Tuesday night, torching buildings, taking a priest and his worshippers hostage and sealing off much of the city.
This undated image provided by the Federal Bureau of Investigation shows a wanted poster for Isnilon Hapilon, who was purportedly designated leader of the Islamic State group's Southeast Asia branch in 2016 but has long ties to local extremist movements. Hapilon gained notoriety beyond the Philippines when he allegedly helped Abu Sayyaf kidnap 20 hostages from a Filipino resort in 2001.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has declared martial law in the country's south for 60 days after an attack by Muslim extremists allied with the Islamic State group. Mr Duterte has cut short his trip to Moscow - where he met with Russian President Vladimir Putin - to return home and deal with the developing situation.
THE Department of Justice designated a new officer-in-charge of the Cagayan de Oro City Prosecutor's Office . Prosecutor Merlynn Uy, erstwhile OIC of the CPO, has been reassigned to the Regional Prosecutors' Office beginning Monday, May 8. Replacing Uy is Prosecutor Abraham Ramos, who was previously assigned as provincial prosecutor of Pangasinan while Uy will report back to RPO as senior assistant regional prosecutor.
FINANCE Secretary Carlos Dominguez III has accused the lawyers of cigarette manufacturing firm, Mighty Corporation, of "obstructing" government efforts to look into company's business activities. President Rodrigo Duterte has earlier ordered the Department of Finance and the Bureaus of Internal Revenue and Customs to determine the correct amount that Mighty should pay in deficiency taxes after it allegedly used fake stamps.
Fishermen in Zamboanga Peninsula will soon have a larger market for their fish catch, especially during this month's peak season, as the Department of Agriculture will launch the so-called Philippine Food Skyway program later this month, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources . BFAR Regional Director Isidro Velayo Jr. on Thursday said that they are currently preparing the mechanisms to collect the surplus catch that cannot be absorbed by the local market and the fish processing industries in the region.
Philippine Senator Leila de Lima delivers a privilege speech at the Senate in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines September 20, 2016. " has been Senator Leila de Lima, a former Secretary of Justice who has used her political platform to denounce the epidemic of extrajudicial murders that have left more than 6,000 dead in the ostensible name of eradicating drug use.
Donald Trump is considering signing a "brand new order" after his refugee and immigration travel ban was halted in court. Donald Trump is considering signing a "brand new order" after his refugee and immigration travel ban was halted in court.
Philippine authorities suspect accused Australian child sex predator Peter Scully is still masterminding a "dark web" pornography and child torture operation from his jail cell in the southern Philippines. Investigators discovered that Scully, a former Melbourne businessman, exchanged telephone calls and text messages with his former live-in partner and co-accused Liezyl Margallo before she was arrested last week.
Controversial Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered his security forces to bomb kidnap-for-ransom groups operating in the country's southern islands, even if hostages are killed. "Even if they are kidnappers and they are trying to escape, blow them up," Mr Duterte told businessmen in his home city of Davao.
Abe arrived Thursday for a... . Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte toast during a state banquet at the Malacanang Palace Thursday, Jan. 12, 2017 in Manila, Philippines.
The powerful typhoon slammed into the eastern Philippines... . A Filipino woman crosses floodwaters caused by rains from Typhoon Nock-Ten in Quezon city, north of Manila, Philippines on Monday, Dec. 26, 2016.
Chinese gaming tycoon Jack Lam and four others are facing charges filed by the Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption for violating the anti-dummy law. The four others charged before the Department of Justice are former executives of the Fort Ilocandia resort hotel in Laoag, Ilocos Norte: The VACC accused Lam and others of using dummy companies to circumvent the 40-percent ownership requirement for foreigners in the Philippines in relation to the operations of the Fort Ilocandia, the casino operations of which was recently shut down upon government orders.
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday warned the United States that he would abrogate the Visiting Forces Agreement signed between the two countries. Duterte made the pronouncement upon his arrival in Davao City early Saturday from his state visits to Cambodia and Singapore.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday threatened to terminate a pact that allows U.S. troops to visit the Philippines, saying "bye-bye America" as he reacted with rage to what he thought was a U.S. decision to scrap a major aid package over human rights concerns.
The president of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has openly admitted that he has killed people on the streets of the country during his time as a provincial mayor. Duterte has waged a violent campaign against the country's drug problems since taking office in a landslide victory in May of this year.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the 80th National Bureau of Investigation anniversary, Nov. 14, 2016. On Thursday Duterte said he might withdraw from the International Criminal Court.