Thursday, June 18, 2026

Manila

April 22, 2026

ICC rejects bid to dismiss case against ex-Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte

The former president was arrested in Manila in March 2025 on the basis of an ICC warrant and flown to The Netherlands.

Ex- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte
October 29, 2025

Tinubu reaffirms Nigeria’s commitment to ending TB by 2030

This was noted in a statement on Wednesday during her message as the special guest of honour at the 39th Stop TB Partnership Board Meeting held in Manila, Philippines.

Senator Remi Tinubu at the 39th Stop TB Partnership board meeting in Manila
March 11, 2025

Philippines ex-president Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant

Mr Duterte’s lawyer said his client’s arrest was unlawful, partly because the Philippines withdrew from the court while the former president was in office.

President Rodrigo Duterte
February 23, 2023

Four killed in missing Cessna plane found near Philippines volcano

Officials on Thursday said four people were killed when a Cessna plane crashed near the crater of the Philippines’ most active volcano.

CESSNA PLANE
July 5, 2021

Military plane crashes in Philippines; soldiers, civilians dead

The plane was conveying fresh graduates from military training to Jolo to help in the fight against the Abu Sayyaf terrorist group.