Rodrigo Duterte presidential campaign

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Philippine MPs To Vote On Duterte Bid For Longer Martial Rule

The Philippine Congress sits in a special session Saturday to vote on President Rodrigo Duterte's bid for longer...

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‘Rule of Law’ Issues Cloud Philippine Prospects

Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright warned Wednesday that "rule-of-law" issues could harm investments in...

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Duterte Bodyguards Wounded In Philippine Ambush

Four of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's bodyguards were shot and wounded on Wednesday by suspected communist...

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Top Philippine Paper In Sale Talks After Duterte Threat

Top newspaper the Philippine Daily Inquirer said Monday its owners are in talks to sell the publication, months after...

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Supreme Court Backs Martial Law In Southern Philippines

The Philippines' Supreme Court on Tuesday endorsed President Rodrigo Duterte's enforcement of martial law across the...

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Philippines’ Duterte Rides High After ‘rough’ First Year

Rodrigo Duterte ends his first year as Philippine president on Friday as a hugely popular leader, after taking...

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Duterte’s Philippine Presidency By the Numbers

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte marks his first year in power on Friday. Here are key numbers that help explain...

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China Donates Arms To Philippines For Raging Islamist Fight

China on Wednesday donated thousands of guns to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte to help Manila in its battle...

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Philippines’ Duterte Faces Martial Law Legal Challenge

Philippine opposition lawmakers on Monday asked the Supreme Court to reject President Rodrigo Duterte's imposition of...

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Philippines’ Duterte Slams Clinton Over Rape Criticism

Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte angrily hit back Wednesday at Chelsea Clinton for criticising remarks he made about...

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Philippines’ Pacquiao Backs Duterte’s Martial Law

Philippine boxing icon Manny Pacquiao gave staunch support for President Rodrigo Duterte's martial law declaration on...

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Philippines’ Duterte Vows To Ignore Supreme Court On Martial Law

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will ignore Supreme Court and congress as he enforces martial law...

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Philippines’ Duterte Under Fire For Second Rape Joke

The president of the Philippines has come under fire for joking about rape in a speech to soldiers. While speaking at a...

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Philippines Peace Talks With Communist Rebels Break Down

Peace talks between the Philippine government and communist insurgents broke down on Saturday after a dispute over the...

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Philippines’ Duterte Under Fire Over ‘sickening’ Rape Joke

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte came under fire Saturday for making a second joke about rape, with Chelsea Clinton...

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Philippines’ Duterte Makes Rape Joke For Martial Law Troops

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte joked Friday that soldiers could rape up to three women, as he reassured them of...

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Philippine Military Flags Martial Law Censorship

The Philippine military said Friday it would censor the press and social media to protect "national security" across...

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Ex-Philippine President Fidel Ramos Slams Martial Law

Ex-Philippine leader and democracy hero Fidel Ramos on Friday slammed President Rodrigo Duterte's threats to impose...

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Philippines’ Duterte Mulls Imposing Martial Law Nationwide

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he may impose martial law throughout the nation, after declaring...