Duterte

• Philippine President Duterte announces retirement from politics, drops VP bid

  Duterte said he was dropping plans to run for vice president in next year's elections when his term ends, avoiding a legal battle with opponents who question such a move.

  Politics

  Oct 2, 2021
  
• Philippines’ Duterte says he won’t cooperate with ICC probe into drug war killings

  An International Criminal Court prosecutor sought authorisation on Monday to open a full investigation into the killings, saying crimes against humanity could have been committed.

  World

  Jun 14, 2021
  
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• Duterte says ‘hold me responsible’ for killings under Philippines’ ‘war on drugs’

  Nearly 6,000 killings of drug suspects have been reported by police but rights watchdogs suspect the death toll is far larger.

  World

  Oct 20, 2020
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• Spreading coronavirus a ‘serious crime’ in Philippines, Duterte says as cases spike

  Testing will be ramped up significantly, officials said, while President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to arrest anyone not wearing a mask.

  World

  Jul 21, 2020
• Renowned Philippine journalist Maria Ressa found guilty of libel

  Human Rights Watch called the verdict "a frontal assault on freedom of the press that is critical to protect and preserve Philippines democracy."

  News

  Jun 14, 2020
• Duterte scoffs at trial in international court for drug killings: ‘You must be stupid’

  Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he will never be tried by an international court for mass killings in his war on drugs.

  World

  Jul 17, 2019
• Philippines normalizing Canada relations after garbage dispute

  There is no word yet on a return to Canada of the Philippine ambassador or consuls general, who were withdrawn until Canada took back a big load of garbage that had been festering in Philippine ports.

  Canada

  Jun 6, 2019
• Sri Lanka interviews 47 potential executioners as rights groups slam return of death penalty

  Sri Lanka began advertising the grim career opportunity in newspapers in February. The ad called for applicants with "excellent moral character" and "mental strength."

  Crime

  Apr 3, 2019
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• Despite drug war that killed thousands, Rodrigo Duterte ‘jokes’ about smoking marijuana

  The comment is bound to upset families of the victims of his crackdown on narcotics.

  World

  Dec 3, 2018
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• Sale of Canadian helicopters to Philippines military draws human rights complaints

  The Canadian government is facilitating the sale of 16 helicopters to the Philippines military, which human rights groups have accused of killing civilians and committing other atrocities while waging a war on two rebel groups.

  Canada

  Feb 6, 2018