"We strongly urge the Philippines to ensure its law enforcement efforts are consistent with its human rights obligations," the US...

  "These acts were undertaken by a group in many areas simultaneously, following orders from one individual."

  An explosion killed the inmates and wounding the warden

  Police believe the blasts were acts of "local sabotage" and not linked to international militants

  "Both governments are looking into the possibility of getting two more vessels."

  Small improvised bombs have been used frequently for attacks during periods of unrest over the past decade of political turmoil in...

  Police are investigating and as yet do not know the motive or the identity of the bombers

  Philippines says it and Japan share dispute experience

Civil servants indispensable support base for Najib’s party

  ‘Clearly I am the target,’ Ongpin says of Philippine president

  Analysts say a desire for greater political stability drove Sunday's "yes" vote, with 61 percent in favor

  "But of course that also depends on the attitude of the Chinese officials."

  People of Philippine descent living in the United States number around 4 million, making up the second largest population of...

  Ramos would "meet old friends and possibly play a few rounds of golf" in the Chinese territory.

  The central bank has predicted economic growth of 3.1 percent this year, with exports contracting 2.5 percent