Philippine President
Donald Trump repeatedly praises Philippines’ President Duterte during Asia trip
What he did not do was what many predecessors have done before: highlight human rights abuses while overseas. Continue reading
Rodrigo Duterte urges Donald Trump to show restraint in dealings with North Korea
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte urged the U.S. to show restraint after North Korea’s latest missile test and to avoid playing into the hands of leader Kim Jong Un, who “wants to end the world”. Continue reading
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte now says he may impose martial law over drug problem
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he would impose martial law if the drug problem became “very virulent”, just a month after dismissing as “nonsense” any suggestion he might do so. Continue reading
Philippines’ Duterte threatens to throw corrupt officials out of a helicopter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to throw corrupt officials out of a helicopter and continue killing drug pushers until his administration is over. Continue reading
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte wants to be ‘friends’ with Trump, Putin
Asked whether his ties with America can improve under Trump, Duterte replied: “I’m sure, we have no quarrel. I can always be a friend to anybody.” Continue reading
With death toll rising, Rodrigo Duterte seeks to extend Philippine war on drugs
The Philippine president said Sunday that he may need to extend a bloody government anti-drug campaign that has left more than 3,000 people dead. Continue reading
Philippine president Duterte ordered killings of 1000 people, former hitman testifies
A former Filipino militiaman testified before the country’s Senate that President Rodrigo Duterte. Continue reading
US government concerned about extrajudicial killings in Philippines
The U.S. government has expressed concern over extrajudicial killings of suspected drug dealers in a bloody crackdown overseen by the Philippine President. Continue reading