Philippines

Two climbers, from India and Philippines, die on Everest

Subrata Ghosh dies below the Hillary Step, located in the “death zone - an area between 8,000m high South Col and the summit where oxygen levels are inadequate for survival

Held in Hague, Duterte wins mayoral race

The former president of the Philippines receives nearly eight times more votes than nearest rival as 80% of votes are counted

Philippines votes in high-stakes midterms

The polls set the stage for a proxy battle between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr and ally-turned-foe, Vice President Sara Duterte

China key in Philippines' midterm election

Officials say Beijing is trying to influence Philippine politics

Philippines road crash: 10 killed, 30 injured

The bus driver claims to have fallen asleep while driving, leading to the collision

Duterte takes responsibility for drug war, prepares for ICC battle

"Whatever happened in the past, I will be the front of our law enforcement and the military. I said this already, that I will protect you, and I will be responsible for everything," he says

Philippines ex-president Duterte arrested over ‘drugs war’

The ICC is investigating suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs" that killed thousands of Filipinos

Philippines, Taiwan, Malaysia reject China's S China Sea map