Philippine leader says figher jets like F-16s of no use to him.

  Ties had recently "sunk to a low edge for reasons everyone knows", China's official said

  Some U.S. special forces have been killed in the Philippines since 2002, when they were deployed to train and...

  PM Nguyen Xuan Phuc encouraged Philippine businesses to "invest more, have more trade" in Vietnam during his meeting with President...

  U.S. officials played down the impact, saying they did not expect any serious damage to ties

  They agreed to strengthen cooperation to ensure a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute

  Duterte has poured scorn previously on critics, usually larded with curses.

  Meeting with Obama in Laos canceled after Duterte outburst

  "The Punisher", as some call him, denies ordering extrajudicial killings but he does not condemn them.

  14 killed by blast; president declares state of lawlessness  

Asked if he thought drugs gangs were behind it, Duterte said: "It is also being considered ... At least we know who made...

  "They must understand the problem first before we talk about human rights."

 

Investors show concern about list of apparent contradictions

  "unless they respect and recognize the arbitral tribunal, they will be the losers at the end of that day on this matter...