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Legislators called for the release of Sen. Leila de Lima, a critic of the drug war.

Nation braces for crop damage as farmers see early signs of scorching weather.

Investigation will start after appointment of new police inspector general, prime minister says.

Choosing to abstain from voting “is a legitimate political expression,” activists say.

Authorities said the suspect was believed to be a member of the militant network Jamaat Ansharut Daulah.

Separate firefight in the same province killed three soldiers and four militants, military says.

Residents condemn killings believed to have been carried out by insurgents.

Fighting comes months after local leadership of an autonomous region is awarded to MILF.

Defendant reported that 70 million ballots pre-marked for the incumbent president were found at a Jakarta port, prosecutors say.

Victim was kidnapped with two Indonesians in December from a boat off Sabah, Malaysia.

China clearly violated Philippine sovereignty over Pag-asa Island, Manila says.

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad describes the Suhakam report as “hearsay.”

Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit, the leader of the Future Forward Party, says summons is politically motivated.

Jiu-Jitsu Champ Battles Sex Abuse in Philippines

Filipina martial arts star Meggie Ochoa is teaching self-defence to victims of sexual abuse.

Judge orders immediate start after rejecting defense’s last-ditch effort to postpone it.

Blast occurred in region where militants affiliated with the Islamic State group are known to operate.

Expulsions of refugee children have taken place, Bangladeshi school authorities tell BenarNews.

Smog blamed on “man-made fires along with other causes” has blanketed the north.

As many as 50,000 have been uprooted by anti-militant operations in three provinces, ICRC says.

Legal groups asked for documents on behalf of residents affected by killings since 2016.

A presidential spokesman said 275 ships have been spotted near Pag-asa island in 2019.

Troops have fought against militant group during Marawi battle and throughout the southern region.

Vietnamese national Doan Thi Huong is likely to be freed next month, her lawyer says.

Eight slain in one city alone during law-enforcement operations, authorities say.

Agencies will probe whether these people are Indonesian nationals who joined Islamic State, officials say.

“I will not run away from any of these charges,” Rappler head Maria Ressa says.

Trans Musician Rocks in Conservative Malaysia

Shika Corona is a transgender guitarist and singer for LGBT band Tingtong Ketz.

Thailand's Election Commission has released figures for 100 percent of votes cast in the March 24 general election.

People Leap to Deaths in Bangladesh Office Tower Inferno

Blaze is second catastrophic fire to strike Dhaka since late February

Government had spent U.S. $3.5 million for upkeep of seized superyacht, officials say.