The human rights group Karapatan blasted the ASEAN Inter-governmental Commission on Human Rights, saying the regional body had “addressed a grand total of zero pressing concerns on human and people’s rights in the Philippines” since it was established in 2009.

An opposition lawmaker scoffed at President Rodrigo Duterte’s offer to host a global summit on human rights, saying he did not the credibility to do so.

U.S. President Donald Trump set out a strong message on trade at a meeting of Asia-Pacific countries in Vietnam on Friday, saying the United States could no longer tolerate chronic trade abuses and would insist on fair and equal policies.

JAKARTA -- Indonesia’s military said on Friday it was prepared to take tough measures against rebels who have threatened to “destroy” the mining operations...

Human rights experts at the United Nations have called on member-states of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to “address pressing human rights issues” when they come together for their 31st summit in Manila.

Twenty world leaders, including the heads of the European Union and United Nations, have confirmed their attendance at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, signifying the “deep and strong bonds” between the regional bloc and its dialogue partners, the 
Department of Foreign Affairs said.

DANANG, Vietnam - U.S. President Donald Trump and Russia’s Vladimir Putin shook hands at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit dinner in Vietnam on...

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday evening said in Vietnam during the APEC Summit that he would be amenable to calling an international human rights...

A four-month old infant and a police officer died in an ambush carried out by suspected members of the communist New People's Army (NPA) around 5:30 p.m. Thursday, November 9, 2017, in Brgy. Tikalaan, Talakag, Bukidnon.

Butuan City - Police personnel under the City Mobile Force Company (CMFC) on Thursday took part in the mangrove planting activity here collaborating with...

CLARK FREEPORT - Mayor Andres Lacson of Concepcion, in Tarlac, on Friday challenged the Department of Interior and Local Government, specifically the National Police...

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte thanked Moscow on Friday for its “timely assistance” in defeating pro-Islamic State militants who took over a southern city for months, expressing his willingness to buy Russian weapons.

The San Beda Red Lions drew first blood in the NCAA Season 93 finals, tainting the LPU Pirates' immaculate slate with a 94-87 win...

The Chinese Embassy in Manila on has echoed its ministry's announcement that China’s Premier Li Keqiang will propose "30 new initiatives" to the region during his visit in Manila for the 31st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Meetings.

(UPDATE 2) The Sandiganbayan issued a hold departure order against Benigno Aquino III on Friday after the former President posted a P40,000-bail in connection with the graft and usurpation of authority charges that were filed against him by the Office of the Ombudsman.