Joe Torres And Mark Saludes, Manila

Philippines orders Australian missionary nun to leave

Authorities revoke Sister Patricia Fox's visa, give her 30 days to get out the country

Duterte puts UN special rapporteur on 'red list'

Indigenous peoples expert one of 600 individuals govt is accusing of being communist terrorists

Philippine Supreme Court declares military rule legal

Rights groups warn extension of martial law in Mindanao will curtail people's rights

Philippine plan to limit press freedom draws flak

Move to insert the phrase responsible exercise of freedom of speech in charter leaves media open to oppression, critics say

Duterte declares Christmas truce with communist rebels

Church leaders welcome suspension of military action and urge insurgents to also announce a ceasefire

Seminarians join protests against Philippine killings

Say blatant disregard for the dignity of life must not go left unpunished

Battle is won but not the war, Philippine bishops warn

Despite end to Marawi hostilities further outbreaks of terror in Mindanao are likely, they say

Duterte warns mining firms, vows to pursue drugs war

Philippine church leaders expect firm action, not just words on environment following State of Nation address

'Missionaries of mercy' warned against fake news, trolls

World Apostolic Congress in the Philippines ends with call to offer messages that uplift spirits

Filipino cardinal scolds 'Amoris Laetitia' skeptics

Cardinal Orlando Quevedo of Cotabato says there is no justification for church leaders to question exhortation on family

Rights abuses discovered in Philippine mining town

Study also shows worsened health conditions of residents due to nickel mine

Filipinos usher in Christmas with pre-dawn Masses

Nine-day 'Misa de gallo' celebration begins with call for Catholics to work for mercy

A despairing cry for help in a Vietnam field hospital

Cambodian court convicts 14 activists over protests

Climate refugees find safety in Bangladesh's shanty towns

Filipino priests see red over seaside trip

Hindu group in India insists on idol worship at Catholic school

Daughter of Indonesia's first president becomes a Hindu