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Australia's help stops Islamists spread, says Philippines war hero
A top Philippines army general and war hero has warned that if Australia did not help his country fight Islamic State-backed jihadists in his country, those militants could carry out attacks in other countries including Australia.
- by David Wroe
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'Don’t be in a hurry to die': Australian motto for Philippines troops
Why patience, caution and survival is the new emphasis for Philippines troops undergoing training with Australian soldiers.
- by David Wroe
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Defence
'Clear and present danger': Inside Australia's anti-terror mission in the Philippines
The Sydney Morning Herald and The Age has been given exclusive access to the year-long training mission.
- by David Wroe
Rodrigo Duterte
Philippines journalist Maria Ressa promises Rappler will keep reporting
The high profile journalist, a target of President Rodrigo Duterte, has vowed to fight tax fraud charges.
- by James Massola
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Philippine policemen jailed for 40 years for killing teen who just wanted to go to school
A Philippine court has found three police officers murdered Kian Loyd Delos Santos who was not a drug suspect as they claimed.
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Duterte's Philippines threatens news website with criminal charges
Website Rappler denied the charges, calling them a "clear form of continuing intimidation and harassment" by a government trying to silence critical coverage.
- by Alexandra Stevenson
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Philippine court orders arrest of ex-first lady Imelda Marcos for graft
The court ordered Marcos to serve six to 11 years in jail for each of the seven counts of graft.
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Philippine lawyer who resisted Duterte’s drug war gunned down
Benjamin Ramos is the 34th lawyer killed since Rodrigo Duterte became president two years ago.
Forced from the Philippines, Sister Patricia Fox lands in Melbourne
Australian nun kicked out of the Philippines by President Rodrigo Duterte for protesting against human rights abuses arrives in Melbourne.
- by Matilda Boseley
Crime
'This is a murder': Australian man shot dead in Philippines dispute
A 70-year-old Australian man, Reginald Rene Hodgens, was shot dead in the Philippines earlier this week. Now, his family wants answers.
- by James Massola & Jocelyn Garcia
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Philippines President Duterte does not have cancer, officials say
The public has been clamouring for information about Duterte's health after the 73-year-old missed two official events last week.