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Deadly 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocks the southern Philippines
At least 35 people are feared dead following the quake, which triggered tsunami warnings across several countries.
- Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema
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The Rock, the Punisher and the wild week in Philippine politics
The law came looking for Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa on Monday, setting off several extraordinary days in the country’s Senate, beginning with an apparent chase and culminating in a gunfight.
- Zach Hope
‘Middle of a shootout’: Chaos and intrigue in Senate amid stand-off with politician
The drama in the Philippine Senate unfolded days after a failed attempt to arrest a high-profile senator accused by the International Criminal Court of historical crimes against humanity.
- Zach Hope
A politician is trapped in the Senate, captivating a nation – and he’s not coming out
Extraordinary footage shows him bolting through hallways and stumbling up fire escapes. Investigators are seeking to ship him off to The Hague over alleged crimes against humanity.
- Zach Hope
CCTV footage shows law enforcement agents chasing Philippine senator
A Philippines politician accused of being an architect of the country’s deadly war on drugs remained holed up in the Senate on Tuesday after running away from investigators seeking to ship him off to The Hague.
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- Foreign relations
Location, location: Why tiny island strongholds are so prized
The Indian and Pacific oceans cover roughly half the globe and are dotted with strategically valuable islands. Who has what where – and when can it get controversial?
- Angus Holland
Pressure on Burke to deport accused paedophile from Sunshine Coast
The accused paedophile says he’s too sick to travel to New Zealand to face charges.
- Dan Nolan
For more than eight years, Nanette has been waiting for Rodrigo Duterte to pay
The first day of the former Philippine president’s committal hearing for crimes against humanity took place in The Hague on Monday. In Manila, families of the dead gathered to watch the livestream.
- Zach Hope
Judge orders release of Payne Haas’ father, brands detention ‘illegal’
A court in the Philippines has delivered a significant victory for Gregor Haas after two years in custody, but authorities there are yet to set him free.
- Chris Barrett
Festival brings food, fireworks and brutal advice from ‘Asian Aunties’
“This is therapy for us,” say stars of the BrisAsia Comedy Gala, part of the city’s Year of the Horse celebrations.
- Nick Dent