U.S. diplomat says Philippines an ally, but drug killings a concern
The most senior U.S. diplomat for Asia assured the Philippines on Monday that Washington remained its “trusted” ally and that it supported Manila’s blossoming ties Read more
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Duterte in China: Philippine president holds talks with Xi
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has met his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing as they look to boost trade and build closer ties. Mr Duterte Read more
China praises ‘friendly’ Duterte during visit
China offered fresh praise for visiting Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, lauding “friendly” relations as the combative leader reconfigures his country’s diplomatic alliances. Duterte Read more
Duterte wants to ban public smoking in Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is under fire for his deadly war on illegal drugs, is planning to impose a nationwide ban on smoking in Read more
Philippine’s President Duterte tells Obama ‘go to hell’, says can buy arms from Russia, China
MANILA (Reuters) – Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday told U.S. President Barack Obama to “go to hell” and said the United States had refused Read more
Philippines’ Duterte likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill millions of drug users
By Karen Lema and Manuel Mogato MANILA (Reuters) – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte appeared to liken himself to Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Friday and Read more
Philippines’ Duterte gives middle finger to EU
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has launched a profanity-filled tirade against the European Union, in his latest riposte to international criticism of the rising death toll Read more
Saudia Airlines plane from Jeddah is “under threat”, placed in isolation at Manila airport – officials
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine airport officials say a Saudi Arabian Airlines plane from Jeddah is “under threat” and has been put in isolation at Read more
Philippine Abu Sayyaf militants free Norwegian hostage
Islamist militants in the Philippines have released a Norwegian man taken hostage along with two Canadians who the group beheaded, officials say. The Abu Sayyaf Read more
Police officer kills colleague for refusing drugs
A policeman was arrested after killing his fellow policeman and fraternity member for allegedly refusing to take illegal drugs during a party in Tondo, Manila Read more
Philippine president Duterte regrets ‘son of a bitch’ remark, thanks Obama for support at G20
VIENTIANE, Laos (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte expressed regret Tuesday over his “son of a bitch” remark while referring to President Barack Obama, in Read more
Barack Obama cancels meeting after Philippines president calls him ‘son of a whore’
Barack Obama has cancelled a meeting with the president of the Philippines afterRodrigo Duterte appeared to call him a “son of a whore”. The move Read more
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte calls US President Obama a ‘son of a bitch’
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday lashed out at Barack Obama as the “son of a whore” in response to Obama’s plan to question Duterte Read more
Explosion in Philippine president’s home city kills 10-president spokesman
An explosion at a market in the home city of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte killed at least 10 people on Friday and wounded dozens more, Read more
VIDEO: Philippines War on Drug: Investigative Report, Facts and Figures
By Euan McKirdy, CNN Manila, the Philippines (CNN)Lifeless bodies lying on the streets of the Philippines are a visceral sign of new President Rodrigo Duterte’s Read more
Philippines drug war deaths climb to 1,800, president spars with U.N.
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines has recorded about 1,800 drug-related killings since President Rodrigo Duterte took office seven weeks ago and launched a war on Read more
Philippines remains committed to the United Nations – foreign minister
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippine is not leaving the United Nations, the foreign minister said on Monday, a day after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to Read more