President Rodrigo Duterte last week told soldiers to shoot female rebels in their genitals, the latest in a series of violent, misogynistic remarks.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered to cancel an arms deal with the United States on Monday. Duterte cancelled the deal on the purchase of police rifles from the US amid tensions with Washington over US' accusations of human rights violations in the Philippines.

Pope Francis urged millions gathered in Manila on Sunday to take care of one another -- and help promote peace in the world.Worshippers in ponchos of all colors held up flickering candles in the rain, hanging on his every word.