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Rodrigo Duterte 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.

Rodrigo Duterte 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.

World 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. 

Asia 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.

Rodrigo Duterte 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. 

Rodrigo Duterte 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.

Rodrigo Duterte 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”.

Asia 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.

China 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.

Rodrigo Duterte June 1, 2019

Philippines' Duterte says he was once gay but 'cured' himself after meeting his ex-wife

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday that he was once gay but “cured” himself after meeting his former wife.

Canada May 30, 2019

Cargo ship arrives in Philippines to pick up Canadian trash and return it

A cargo ship arrived in the Philippines on Thursday to pick up the tons of garbage Canada apparently shipped to illegally Manila years ago, officials said.