Philippines

March 13, 2025

Asia

Duterte's first night in a jail cell is a pivotal moment for the ICC

Getty Images Duterte will spend his 80th birthday in the ICC's detention facility, located in the dunes of The Hague

March 11, 2025

World

Former Philippines President Duterte forced onto plane to The Hague after ICC arrest, his daughter says

Duterte speaking at a rally on Sunday. Two days later, he was arrested at an airport in Manila. Vernon Yuen/AP

October 07, 2024

Asia

Philippines: Duterte to run as mayor despite inquiry into his drugs crackdown

Former president to run in his home city of Davao despite ICC’s investigation into possible crime against humanity

Rodrigo Duterte, pictured in 2018, served as mayor in Davao City for about two decades before winning the presidency in 2016. Photograph: Bullit Marquez/AP

June 04, 2018

Asia

Philippine President Duterte condemned for kissing overseas worker

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has drawn criticism for kissing an overseas Filipina worker on the lips during a live event.

Rodrigo Duterte of Philippines draws fire for kiss with overseas Filipina worker - CBS News

July 07, 2017

Asia

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte says he will eat militants with salt and vinegar

HE’S been nicknamed The Punisher for his brutal war on drugs which has claimed thousands of lives.

May 24, 2017

Asia

Duterte says he had to declare martial law to fight ISIS in Mindanao

I had to declare martial law in the Mindanao group of islands

Filipino soldiers hold on to fleeing children following reports of fresh clashes between government troops and rebels in Marawi City, Mindanao Island, southern Philippines, on May 25.Linus G. Escandor II / EPA

April 30, 2017

World

Trump’s ‘Very Friendly’ Talk With Duterte Stuns Aides and Critics Alike

Administration officials said the call to Mr. Duterte was one of several to Southeast Asian leaders that the White House arranged after picking up signs that the leaders felt neglected because of Mr. Trump’s intense focus on China, Japan and tensions over North Korea.

President Trump speaking at a campaign-style rally on Saturday in Harrisburg, Pa. Credit Al Drago/The New York Times

April 28, 2017

Asia

Philippines struck by strong earthquake; warning of tsunami waves

A 7.2-MAGNITUDE earthquake has struck off the coast of the island of Mindanao in the Philippines prompting a tsunami warning.

The Philippines has been shaken by a strong earthquake.

January 15, 2017

Asia

'No one can stop me declaring martial law’, Duterte warns amid escalating drug epidemic

Under the Philippines constitution, martial law can be imposed for up to 60 days in circumstances involving an invasion or armed rebellion.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the Philippines' ASEAN Chairmanship launch at SMX Convention Center in Davao city, southern Philippines January 15, 2017 © Lean Daval Jr / Reuters

September 16, 2016

Asia

We aren’t ‘little brown brothers of America,’ don’t lecture us – Philippines FM

The US had previously said it was “deeply concerned” about the campaign against drugs, and urged the government to ensure that law enforcement officers comply with the country’s “human rights obligation.”

Philippines Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay © Erik De Castro / Reuters

September 16, 2016

World

Japan to join US Navy’s ‘training cruises’ in South China Sea

September 12, 2016

Asia

China launches joint military exercises with Russia and a long-range bomber mission

A FLURRY of fresh military exercises is highlighting rising tensions in the Asia Pacific, with China and Russia today joining forces to practice seizing islands and hunting submarines.

A nuclear-capable H-6K bomber as shown in Chinese media. Beijing yesterday sent a flight of bombers and fighters deep into the Pacific as a demonstration of its growing military reach.

September 06, 2016

Asia

Philippine president reaffirms his deadly anti-drug campaign

On Wednesday he is to attend a gala dinner with both Obama and Ban, as well as join a meeting that the two leaders will have with ASEAN heads of state and government.

August 24, 2016

Asia

Almost 1,800 People Have Died in Seven Weeks in the Philippines’ War on Drugs

The figure is higher than the 900 deaths previously cited by officials

July 12, 2016

Asia

South China Sea row: Hague Tribunal rules in favor of Philippines, China to ignore decision

China has caused irreparable harm to the ecosystem of the Spratly Islands and breached the Philippines' sovereign rights, the Hague Tribunal has ruled.

Chinese dredging vessels are purportedly seen in the waters around Mischief Reef in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea in this still image from video taken by a P-8A Poseidon surveillance aircraft provided by the United States Navy May 21

June 14, 2016

Canada

Philippines Confirms Militants Killed Canadian Hostage Robert Hall

Hall had been held hostage on a remote southern island with three other people since September of last year.

June 06, 2016

Headlines

Philippines president-elect Rodrigo Duterte sparks street executions after public call to arms

EVEN before Philippines president-elect Rodrigo Duterte told citizens he would give a medal to anyone who shot dead a drug dealer in a national address at the weekend, the bodies were starting to pile up.

Philippines President-elect Rodrigo Duterte (check shirt) addresses supporters during a victory party in Crocodile Park in Davao City on Saturday. Picture: Manman Dejeto

May 09, 2016

World

Firebrand Politician Looks Set To Clinch Philippine Presidency

Rodrigo Duterte’s truculent defiance of political tradition has drawn comparisons with U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, as have his references to his libido.

April 25, 2016

Asia

Philippine president vows to stop new Marcos rule

Philippines President Benigno Aquino on Monday said he would do his best to prevent the family of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos f-rom returning to power.

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