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Manila, Beijing To Open South China Sea Talks Next Week

The Philippines and China will open bilateral talks on their dispute over the South China Sea next week, Manila's...

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Philippines’ Duterte Rails Against Corrupt Police

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday launched another tirade against corrupt police who are the frontline...

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Philippines Drug War Under Fire At UN Rights Council

Countries across the world put the Philippines on notice over its deadly drug war on Monday, demanding an end to...

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Philippines, US Launch Smaller Military Exercises

The Philippines and United States launched annual military exercises in Manila on Monday but the longtime allies scaled...

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China’s Xi Hails Ties With Philippines As Duterte Cools On US

China's President Xi Jinping on Wednesday hailed the "dialogue" between Beijing and Manila over their border dispute in...

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I Might Not Take Up Trump’s Invitation Says Duterte

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he may turn down an invitation by Donald Trump to visit the United...

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Philippines’ Duterte Hesitant On US Visit, Warm On China

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he may turn down an invitation by Donald Trump to visit the United...

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Trump Invites Philippines’ Duterte To Washington For Talks

US President Donald Trump on Saturday invited his Philippine counterpart to Washington in a "friendly" call in which...

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Philippines’ Duterte Gives China Free Pass Over Sea Row

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte failed to condemn China's push to control most of the disputed South China Sea on...

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China Set For Win At Southeast Asian Summit

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on Saturday set to weaken Southeast Asian resistance to Chinese expansionism in...

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Philippines’ Duterte Says Helpless Against China

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday there was no point protesting Chinese artificial island building in...

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Philippines’ Duterte Set For Summit Drug War Support

Firebrand Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to enjoy much-wanted foreign support for his deadly drug war when...

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Philippines’ Duterte Draws Ire For Defending Adultery

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte faced criticism on Wednesday for defending adultery by a powerful political ally....

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Philippines’ Duterte Fires Minister After ‘corruption’ Row

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has fired the interior minister, his spokesman said Tuesday as infighting and...

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Philippines’ Duterte Threatens Top Newspaper, Broadcaster

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday described two major media outlets as "sons of whores" and warned them...

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Philippines, China To Hold Direct Talks On Sea Row

China and the Philippines will hold direct talks on their maritime dispute in May, Filipino officials said Wednesday,...

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Duterte Offers Authoritarianism As Philippine Panacea

Three turbulent decades after the Philippines shed dictatorship, President Rodrigo Duterte is offering a return to...

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Manila Could Share Maritime Resources With China

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday he was open to sharingBeijing in flashpoint South China Sea waters...

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Philippines’ Duterte Reignites Martial Law Fears

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned Thursday he may impose martial law and suspend elections for tens of...