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President Rodrigo Duterte’s chief aide says Islamic State-linked militants, other groups pose a threat.

Lawmakers from both houses vote 240-27 in favor of president’s request.

Clash came a day after Congress extended martial law in Mindanao region.

Offshoot extremist groups are recruiting youths to join future battles, officials say.

“This is not just another terroristic act but an act against humanity,” Mayor Frances Cynthia Guiani-Sayadi says.

Authorities said they were gathering information about reports that two Filipinos were kidnapped separately off Nigeria.

Philippine leader released “matrix” naming prominent reporters, editors, spokesman tells reporters.

President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman says candidates in next week’s polls are part of the purported plot.

President Rodrigo Duterte says midterm polls could be seen as referendum on his style of governance.

Early results deliver vote of confidence for Philippine leader, allowing him to push through some of his controversial policies.

Proclaimed senators include President Rodrigo Duterte’s personal aide and former police chief who oversaw his drug war.

Military rule created anxiety among Filipinos, Fidel Ramos says.

Amado Espino, also a former lawmaker, was once wrongly accused by President Duterte as a narco-politician.

Imee Marcos says family will not admit guilt for her father’s 20-year dictatorial rule.

Sen. Antonio Trillanes says decision means he cannot be arrested for roles in uprisings.

But the case that took 26 years to finish can be appealed, prosecutors said.

But the 89-year-old Marcos matriarch, a friend of President Rodrigo Duterte, will likely not be detained, political analysts say.

Rights groups and victims of her late husband’s dictatorship cry foul over court’s decision.

In latest verbal attack, Duterte threatens to cut off a bishop’s head.

“No probable cause” to pursue a case against Gloria Macapagal Arroyo, ombudsman says.

Trip comes amid concerns about Pyongyang’s nuclear tests.

American embassy asks ASEAN Regional Forum members to use meeting to highlight Pyongyang’s “unacceptable” behavior.

Foreign ministers of Philippines and North Korea also meet on sidelines of ASEAN Regional Forum.

At least five killed in Cotabato province, the worst-affected area, officials said.

Man found alive but remains trapped beneath a building toppled by Sunday’s temblor, as rescue teams search for signs of life.

Moro Islamic Liberation Front “will be hurt” if Congress fails to pass autonomy law, rebel group’s senior leader says.

Rare 25-carat pink diamond among collection valued at more than $21 million in 2015.

Attacks occurred after U.N. experts called for probe into alleged human rights violations in Manila’s drug war.

The children were held in an immigration detention center in “less than hospitable conditions,” a rights group said.

Rein in military, Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi told during ASEAN Summit and side meetings in Manila.