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'Dictator' Duterte facing coup rumours in Philippines INTERNATIONAL

'Dictator' Duterte facing coup rumours in Philippines

Anti-establishment Philippine politician Rodrigo Duterte's rollicking ride to presidential favouritism has triggered warnings of a coup should he win next week's election, with opponents warning he is a dictator in the making.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Cebu Pacific to add new direct flight to Doha ARABIA

Cebu Pacific to add new direct flight to Doha

Cebu Pacific (CEB), the Philippines’ leading airline, will increase its frequency to Doha starting July 9. "From two flights per week, CEB is to fly three times to serve the growing number of Filipino expatriates in Qatar," general manager for Long Haul Division Alex Reyes said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
'Bongbong' leads Marcos revival in the Philippines INTERNATIONAL

'Bongbong' leads Marcos revival in the Philippines

For the son of late Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos, winning the vice presidency is as much about restoring his family's tainted image as it is about making the country a better place.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning INTERNATIONAL

Philippine militants threaten hostages in video warning

Militants in the Philippines issued a fresh warning Tuesday threatening to harm three hostages, just over a week after they beheaded a captive.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Abu Sayyaf militants ‘threatened to slit our throats’ INTERNATIONAL

Abu Sayyaf militants ‘threatened to slit our throats’

An Indonesian sailor has told how Islamic militants in the Philippines threatened to slit his throat during a terrifying kidnap ordeal, a day after he and nine other crew members were released.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Philippines' Aquino vows to 'neutralise' Abu Sayyaf kidnappers INTERNATIONAL

Philippines' Aquino vows to 'neutralise' Abu Sayyaf kidnappers

Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at ‘neutralising’ Abu Sayyaf Islamic militants who beheaded a Canadian hostage ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Islamists behead Canadian hostage in Philippines INTERNATIONAL

Islamists behead Canadian hostage in Philippines

Islamic militants in the Philippines have beheaded a Canadian hostage, raising fears for more than 20 other foreigners held captive on remote islands ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Philippine presidential candidate widens lead after rape joke INTERNATIONAL

Philippine presidential candidate widens lead after rape joke

A Philippine presidential candidate who joked about raping a murdered Australian missionary has widened his lead over his rivals despite a backlash from diplomats ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Philippines arrests alleged election website hacker INTERNATIONAL

Philippines arrests alleged election website hacker

Philippine officials said Thursday they have arrested a suspect in the hacking of the national election agency's website ahead of next month's presidential polls.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Leading Philippine candidate says he may cut US, Australia ties INTERNATIONAL

Leading Philippine candidate says he may cut US, Australia ties

Trash-talking Philippine presidential favourite Rodrigo Duterte has warned he is prepared to cut diplomatic ties with the United States and Australia after their ambassadors criticised his joke ...

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Islamic militants kill 18 Philippine soldiers INTERNATIONAL

Islamic militants kill 18 Philippine soldiers

A Philippine offensive against the extremist Abu Sayyaf group after a spate of kidnappings has left 18 soldiers and five fighters dead in the worst violence in the troubled south this year, authorities said.

4:45 AM November 25 2016
Freed Italian hostage leaves Philippines hospital INTERNATIONAL

Freed Italian hostage leaves Philippines hospital

A retired Italian priest held hostage for six months by suspected militants left a Philippine hospital Saturday a day after his ordeal ended, looking frail though officials said he was in good health.

4:45 AM November 25 2016