CEO of Philippine news website critical of Duterte arrested for libel
CEO Maria Ressa was among several people named “Person of the Year” by Time Magazine in 2018 Continue reading
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Mall bombing leaves 2 dead, nearly 30 injured in the Philippines
Authorities suspect Muslim militants were behind a bombing at a shopping mall in the Philippines, where two people were killed in the blast. Continue reading
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. Continue reading
Philippines’ Rodrigo Duterte appears to admit to extrajudicial killings saying they’re his ‘only sin’
Activists and opponents of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte called for legal action against him on Friday after he appeared to admit responsibility for extrajudicial killings, in remarks his spokesman said were “playful” and misinterpreted. Continue reading
Philippines braces for worst typhoon of the year
Thousands of people are being evacuated in the Philippines ahead of a super typhoon expected to slam into the country on Saturday. Continue reading
Philippines president questions whether Trudeau understands history, politics
Rodrigo Duterte called off plans to buy 16 helicopters from Canada in February after news that Trudeau was reviewing the deal over human rights concerns. Continue reading
Philippine president oversees crushing of $6.8M worth of Lambos, Mustangs and more in crackdown
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“You have to show to the world that you have a viable place of investment and business,” said President Rodrigo Duterte. Continue reading
Rodrigo Duterte says he’ll resign as Philippine president if someone can prove God exists
Duterte said if there’s “one single witness” who can prove, perhaps with a picture, that they were able to see and talk to God, he will immediately resign. Continue reading
Philippines’ Duterte under fire for calling God ‘stupid’
Filipino critics blasted President Rodrigo Duterte for calling God “stupid” in a televised speech. Continue reading
Rodrigo Duterte proposes kill bounty on rebels to decrease war costs
Rodrigo Duterte has offered a nearly $500 bounty for each communist rebel killed by Philippine government forces to save on anti-insurgency costs. Continue reading