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March 11, 2020

Philippines President Duterte to be tested for coronavirus, official says

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will undergo testing for the coronavirus after members of his cabinet may have been exposed to two people who tested positive for COVID-19, his former executive secretary Christopher Bong Go revealed in a statement Wednesday. 

February 26, 2020

Philippines' Duterte says country can fight insurgents, Muslim extremists without US military

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said Filipino forces can fight insurgents and Muslim extremists without American military help, in a defense of his recent decision to terminate a U.S. security pact.

February 20, 2020

Rodrigo Duterte: 5 shocking quotes from the Philippines president

In world politics, there are fewer leaders as outspoken and foul-mouthed as Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.

February 12, 2020

Rodrigo Duterte: What to know about the controversial Philippines president

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, an anti-establishment crusader and a ruthless fighter for the war on drugs has been drawn parallels between himself and President Trump, noting his brash rhetoric and embrace of populism. 

February 11, 2020

Philippines announces plan to back out of US military defense alliance after 2 decades

The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it would end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country – a pivotal move under President Rodrigo Duterte, who threatened to pull out of the agreement after his key ally's U.S. visa was terminated.

December 27, 2019

Duterte bans US senators from Philippines, threatens new visa rules for Americans

The Philippines announced Friday that it has banned two U.S. senators from traveling to the country, while threatening to impose stricter visa requirements for all Americans in response to new sanctions. 

November 6, 2019

Duterte taps critic to head up Philippines deadly drugs crackdown

The vice president of the Philippines on Wednesday accepted President Rodrigo Duterte's offer for her to play a lead role in his deadly crackdown against drugs, even though she's been critical of the campaign and has been warned it could be a political ploy to destroy her.

July 5, 2019

Philippines senator defends police over toddler’s death in drug raid: ‘S--- happens’

A Philippines senator who was police chief during President Rodrigo Duterte’s notorious drug war, has been criticized for dismissing the death of a toddler during a police raid, saying “s--- happens”.

July 3, 2019

Hundreds hospitalized with food poisoning during Imelda Marcos’ lavish 90th birthday celebration

Outside Manila, about 260 people were hospitalized on Wednesday after experiencing food poisoning during Imelda R. Marcos’ birthday celebration.

June 14, 2019

Filipino fishing boat sunk by suspected Chinese vessel in the South China Sea

A Filipino fishing boat carrying 22 fishermen sank after being hit by a suspected Chinese vessel in the South China Sea, ratcheting up tensions in the disputed area.