Philippines marks 3 important events in 3 days; rare succession will repeat only in 2189 This is the first time since 1961 three events are happening in close succession. On February 15 that year, Lunar New Year and Ash Wednesday began within hours of each other, Ramadan followed next day
'Good luck': Marcos taunts Duterte after declaring bid to run as Philippine president Other groups say Duterte's bid is intended to derail impeachment complaints against her and deflect calls for justice and accountability ahead of her father's trial at the International Criminal Court
Philippine VP Sara Duterte to run for president in 2028 elections Duterte’s announcement marks another chapter in the rivalry between the two top political dynasties in the Philippines
Sickly, white-haired? Duterte's next appearance at ICC drug war trial sparks speculation Families of victims of Duterte’s so-called war on drugs and human rights lawyers say the search for truth and justice is more important than unproven claims of frail health and advancing senility
Marcos to allow arrest of Philippine senators linked to Duterte’s war on drugs The offences are so heinous that they transcend national borders, says a legal expert, noting that arrest can be done without the opinion of a Philippine court, as laws and jurisprudence allow it
Why faithful flock to Manila’s Golden Mosque, built for Gaddafi 50 years ago Quiapo’s masjid has a gold-colored dome as a nod to the shiny brass cannons that were used to defend the Muslim city of Manila against Spanish colonisers in 1570s
'Have heart': Jailed Filipina parents urge Marcos clemency for daughter in prison for 16 yrs Mary Jane's parents and supporters, such as Migrante International, noted Philippine courts have already convicted her recruiters of human trafficking, proving her story of being made a drug mule
Ramadan 2026: Rediscover Manila's Islamic origins as Quiapo prepares for the holy month Quiapo’s pre-colonial roots were part of the Rajahnate of Manila. It was not a state but an assembly of barangays that was largely influenced by Islam, particularly in the areas along the Pasig River
Jailed Filipina journalist earns Unesco press freedom award nomination Cumpio had been accused by Philippine security forces of being a supporter of underground organisations in the Philippines and was convicted on January 22 of “terrorism financing” charges
Philippine senator Ronald de la Rosa expected to continue hiding De la Rosa had been in hiding due to rumours of an ICC warrant of arrest against him
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