Rodrigo Duterte

June 25, 2022 | Aldgra Fredly

ICC Prosecutor Urges to Reopen Probe on Duterte’s Drug War, Cites No Action From Govt

The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has requested to reopen an investigation into killings and suspected human rights abuses committed under Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” campaign. The ICC probe was suspended in November last year after the Philippine government requested a deferral and pledged to undertake its own investigations into […]

December 14, 2021 | Aldgra Fredly

Philippines’ Duterte Withdraws From Senate Race to Ensure ‘Peaceful Elections’

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday has pulled out of the 2022 senate race to ensure “orderly and peaceful elections,” Duterte’s acting spokesman said, following his preferred successor’s official withdrawal from the presidential race. Duterte, 76, is barred by the Philippines constitution to seek reelection as president. He announced his retirement from politics in October, […]

August 25, 2021 | The Associated Press

Duterte Confirms He’ll Run for Philippines Vice President Next Year

MANILA, Philippines—Tough-talking Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed rumblings that he will run next year for vice president, in what critics say is an attempt at an end-run around constitutional term limits. Duterte, who is notorious for his vulgar rhetoric and crackdown on illegal drugs, which has killed thousands of mostly petty suspects, said in […]

May 14, 2021 | Reuters

Philippines’ Duterte Says Won’t Withdraw Ships From Contested Waters

MANILA—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rebuffed a call from China to withdraw vessels from disputed areas of the South China Sea and said he would not bow to pressure, even if it jeopardizes his friendship with Beijing. The Philippines has boosted its presence in contested areas of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), including Thitu island, […]

November 12, 2020 | Reuters

Seven Dead as Typhoon Vamco Triggers Philippine Capital’s Worst Floods in Years

MANILA—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday ordered government agencies to hasten relief efforts after a powerful typhoon killed at least seven people and unleashed some of the worst flooding in years in the capital Manila. Duterte cut short his attendance of a virtual meeting of Southeast Asian leaders to inspect the damage from Typhoon Vamco, […]

January 30, 2020 | Reuters

Philippines’ Duterte Threatens to End Military Deal With the United States

Philippine President Duterte warned he would repeal an agreement on deployment of troops if Washington did not reinstate the visa of a political ally.

December 27, 2019 | Jack Phillips

Philippines Bans Two US Senators, Considering New Visa Rules

The Philippines has banned two U.S. Senators from visiting the country and may impose more restrictions on American citizens over the detention of a leading critic of President Rodrigo Duterte. “We will not sit idly if they continue to interfere with our processes as a sovereign state,” Philippine presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said, according to […]

May 11, 2017 | NTD Staff

ASEAN leaders address World Economic Forum

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen spoke hopefully about ASEAN nations on May 11, the opening day of the World Economic Forum, which Cambodia is hosting the for the first time. “Cambodia is optimistic that it will see this century allow ASEAN get ahead not only economically but also in the technology field,” he said. The […]

April 24, 2017 | Chris Jasurek

Lawyer claims Philippines President Duterte linked to murders

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP)—A Filipino lawyer on Monday presented documents to the International Criminal Court which he said contain evidence of the alleged involvement of President Rodrigo Duterte in extrajudicial killings of suspected drug dealers and other crime suspects. “It is a case for crimes against humanity against President Rodrigo Duterte and senior officials in […]

October 27, 2016 | DNN NTD

Philippine President Breaks Ties With US, Realigns With China and Russia

The Philippines’ controversial President Rodrigo Duterte has been criticized for his violent campaign against crime, but it is the former mayor’s foreign policy overhaul that is shifting tides in the South China Sea. On Oct. 20, Duterte made explicit a threat he has been brandishing for months: that he would break a historical alliance with […]

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