36 h. ago U.S., Japan, and Philippines Conduct Naval Drill in South China Sea

U.S., Japan, and Philippines Conduct Naval Drill in South China Sea  The Presidential Prayer Team

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4 d. ago Why did the Philippines turn over its former president to the ICC?

Why did the Philippines turn over its former president to the ICC?  Brookings

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5 d. ago After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods

MANILA — The bloodied body of Sheerah Escudero’s 18-year-old brother was found in 2017 with hands bound and head wrapped in packaging tape, a suspected victim of the Philippines’ then-President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs” that left thousands dead. The arrest of Duterte on March 11 on an International Criminal Court warrant over the drug war murders gave her some comfort, but […] The post After Duterte’s arrest, drug war victims face abuse and online falsehoods appeared first on Interaksyon.

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6 d. ago Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — Tens of thousands of supporters of arrested former President Rodrigo Duterte flooded the streets of Davao City on his 80th birthday on Friday, calling for his return to the Philippines from International Criminal Court custody. Duterte was taken by the ICC on March 11 after his arrest in the Philippine capital Manila on murder charges […] The post Supporters and detractors of Duterte rally on his 80th birthday appeared first on Interaksyon.

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8 d. ago Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses geopolitical strategies and deterrence against China

Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses geopolitical strategies and deterrence against China  Washington Examiner

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8 d. ago Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses Chinese deterrence

Hegseth meets with Philippines president, discusses Chinese deterrence  Washington Examiner

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8 d. ago US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines

MANILA — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed the United States’ ironclad commitment to the Mutual Defense Treaty with the Philippines during his meeting with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday. Hegseth, who is in the Philippines as part of a trip to Asia, emphasized the strong alliance, friendship, and cooperation between the two nations. […] The post US Defense Secretary reaffirms ‘ironclad’ commitment to the Philippines appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Allies of Philippine President Marcos poised to win key posts in midterms, poll shows

Allies of Philippine President Marcos poised to win key posts in midterms, poll shows  Reuters.com

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1 week ago Philippine President's Allies Poised to Take Key Posts in Midterms, Poll Shows

Philippine President's Allies Poised to Take Key Posts in Midterms, Poll Shows  U.S. News & World Report

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1 week ago China says it has not received any asylum application from Duterte

BEIJING — China has not received any application for asylum from Philippines’ former President Rodrigo Duterte and his family, a foreign ministry spokesperson said on Monday. Duterte’s trip to Hong Kong was for his personal holidays, ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun told a regular press conference. The former president was arrested on March 11 at Manila’s main airport on his […] The post China says it has not received any asylum application from Duterte appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Duterte supporters in Australia deface national flag with eagle design, imprints

(Updated 4:53 p.m.) Some supporters of former president Rodrigo Duterte in Australia defaced an image of the Philippine flag by placing a graphic of an eagle in its center. An online user on X (formerly Twitter) posted pictures of a gathering of Filipinos with the caption: “Melbourne for Duterte.” Melbourne is a city in Australia. […] The post Duterte supporters in Australia deface national flag with eagle design, imprints appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Can Philippine President Marcos Survive the Wrath of the Dutertes?

Can Philippine President Marcos Survive the Wrath of the Dutertes?  The Diplomat

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2 w. ago Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after former president Duterte’s arrest

Bishops grapple with divided Philippines after former president Duterte’s arrest  Catholic Herald

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2 w. ago ICC Arrest of Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte: Political Tensions Rise at Home as Dynasties Clash

ICC Arrest of Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte: Political Tensions Rise at Home as Dynasties Clash  The Geopolitics

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2 w. ago Cagayan de Oro archbishop refutes claim of special Mass for Duterte

Archbishop Jose Cabantan of Cagayan de Oro has refuted claims that a daily Mass at the metropolitan cathedral is specifically being held for former president Rodrigo Duterte’s return to the Philippines. In a statement issued Wednesday, he said reports suggesting a special mass for Duterte were “categorically incorrect.” He emphasized that the 5:30 p.m. Eucharistic […] The post Cagayan de Oro archbishop refutes claim of special Mass for Duterte appeared first on Interaksyon.

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2 w. ago Duterte ICC Arrest: Philippine Senate Erupts in Fierce Battle Over Ex

Duterte ICC Arrest: Philippine Senate Erupts in Fierce Battle Over Ex-President, Showdown on Cam  Hindustan Times

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2 w. ago LIVE | Rodrigo Duterte's arrest: Philippines Senate hearing on former President's ICC arrest

LIVE | Rodrigo Duterte's arrest: Philippines Senate hearing on former President's ICC arrest  The Economic Times

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2 w. ago Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested After I.C.C. Warrant Issued

Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Arrested After I.C.C. Warrant Issued  The Organization for World Peace

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2 w. ago Philippines: Twenty journalists were killed during Duterte presidency

Philippines: Twenty journalists were killed during Duterte presidency  IFEX

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2 w. ago Video shows massive gathering in January, not after Philippine ex

Video shows massive gathering in January, not after Philippine ex-president's arrest  Yahoo News UK

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