'Philippines could go down as world's new top executioner' - Atienza

"The real problem is clearly corruption," says Rep. Lito Atienza The wish of President Rodrigo Duterte to execute 5 to 6 convicts ...

Philippines: A moral, ethical issue for our people

In the ongoing discussion on the death penalty, which President Duterte wants to return so as to strengthen the rule of law, it is useful to...

Youths among dead as Philippine gunmen kill seven in 'drugs den'

"Since Duterte entered office in June, more than 5,000 people have been killed in his war on drugs, some 2,000 at the hands of the poli...

Philippines leader Duterte faces investigation over killings claim

President Rodrigo Duterte The Philippines independent human rights watchdog has said it will investigate claims by President Rodrigo Duterte...

Philippine President Duterte confirms he killed people as mayor, with no remorse

Philippine President Duterte: "Looking for a confrontation so I could kill." Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte affirmed on Frid...