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Rodrigo Duterte

19 May 2017

Philippine`s Rodrigo Duterte imposes public smoking ban

Rodrigo Duterte has signed an executive order that will impose a ban on singing karaoke at night and a 2:00 am curfew on drinking alcohol in public.

25 Feb 2017

Thousands protest in Manila as President Rodrigo Duterte jails top critic

Ex-Philippine leader Benigno Aquino joined thousands of people on the streets of Manila today as protests broke out against President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs.

Rodrigo Duterte

26 Oct 2016

Philippine's Duterte tells Japan his China visit was just economics, blasts US

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sought to assure Japan on Tuesday that his high-profile visit to rival China last week was only about economics, but had more harsh words for long-time ally Washington, saying he might abrogate defence treaties.

25 Jul 2016

Philippines` Duterte vows no mercy in crime war

He reiterated his plans to shift to a federal form of government that devolves power from central government to the regions,.

The Philippines

15 Jun 2016

Philippines` Aquino says aiming to rescue Abu Sayyaf hostages

Philippine President Benigno Aquino insisted Wednesday a Norwegian man and other hostages being held by Islamic extremists on a remote southern island could be rescued, after the militants beheaded a second Canadian captive.

Philippines Elections

08 May 2016

Philippine elections underway to elect new president

Polls opened at 6:00am (local time) and voting was to continue until 5:00 pm.

27 Apr 2016

Philippines` Aquino vows to `neutralise` Abu Sayyaf kidnappers

Philippine President Benigno Aquino vowed Wednesday to launch a military assault aimed at "neutralising" Islamic militants who beheaded a Canadian hostage and are holding more than 20 other foreigners.

South China Sea

14 Apr 2016

US, Philippines launch joint South China Sea patrols: Ashton Carter

The US said Thursday it has launched joint South China Sea patrols with the Philippines, and will temporarily deploy 275 troops and five warplanes in the country which is locked in a territorial row with China.

The Philippines

30 Mar 2016

Philippines mulls submarines as row with China over SCS simmers

The Philippines may invest in its first ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said on Wednesday.

South China Sea

30 Mar 2016

Philippines mulls submarines as China row simmers: Aquino

The Philippines may invest in its first-ever submarine fleet to help protect its territory in the disputed South China Sea, President Benigno Aquino said on Wednesday.

12 Jan 2016

Philippine Supreme Court upholds US military accord: Spokesman

The Philippine Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday a military accord with the United States was constitutional, paving the way for a greater presence of US forces in the former American colony as tensions simmer in the South China Sea.

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