Dozens of Philippine government and police officials turned themselves in yesterday, a day after president Rodrigo Duterte linked them to the drugs trade, stepping up a war on narcotics that has killed hundreds since he took office in June.

Boxing great Manny Pacquiao has won a seat in the Philippine Senate, bringing him closer to a possible shot at the presidency.

Manny Pacquiao has pressed on with his campaign for a seat in the Philippine Senate despite a reported militant plot to kidnap him.