6 h. ago Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC

THE HAGUE (Updated March 15, 12:08 a.m.) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was “abducted” before being taken to The Hague to face murder allegations and is too ill to give evidence, his lawyer told International Criminal Court judges at his initial appearance on Friday. READ: Duterte does not attend first court hearing in The Hague in person […] The post Lawyer says Philippines’ Duterte was ‘abducted’, too ill to testify at ICC appeared first on Interaksyon.

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11 h. ago ‘Ano kaya nangyari?’: Roque’s 2011 post celebrating Philippines’ ICC membership revisited

A 14-year-old social media post of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque about the International Criminal Court was brought up by Filipinos amid the court’s arrest order for former president Rodrigo Duterte. A Redditor on Thursday, March 13, posted a screenshot of a post made by Duterte’s former spokesperson on Aug. 16, 2011 on the X […] The post ‘Ano kaya nangyari?’: Roque’s 2011 post celebrating Philippines’ ICC membership revisited appeared first on Interaksyon.

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17 h. ago False posts share fabricated Trump quote, old speech after ex

False posts share fabricated Trump quote, old speech after ex-Philippine leader's arrest  AFP Factcheck

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35 h. ago Take responsibility for war on drugs': Philippines leader Duterte posts Facebook video ahead of ICC appearance

Take responsibility for war on drugs': Philippines leader Duterte posts Facebook video ahead of ICC appearance  Firstpost

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37 h. ago ‘This is hard work’: Philippines’ Gallery by Chele is 72nd Asia’s Best Restaurants for 2025

Gallery by Chele is the only Philippine restaurant that made it to this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants extended list (51-100). Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants unveiled the extended list on Wednesday, March 12, which included Chef Chele Gonzalez’s Gallery by Chele on the 72nd spot.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared […] The post ‘This is hard work’: Philippines’ Gallery by Chele is 72nd Asia’s Best Restaurants for 2025 appeared first on Interaksyon.

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41 h. ago Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs”, in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court. “Whatever happened in the past, I will be the front of our law enforcement and the military. […] The post Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle appeared first on Interaksyon.

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50 h. ago For 2nd straight year, Philippines exporting sugar to America

For 2nd straight year, Philippines exporting sugar to America  Inquirer.net

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64 h. ago ‘My prayers answered’: anger and relief in Philippines over Duterte’s arrest

‘My prayers answered’: anger and relief in Philippines over Duterte’s arrest  South China Morning Post

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3 d. ago Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is on a plane bound for The Hague in the Netherlands, the Philippine Star posted on X social media, citing confirmation from a senior police official. READ: Duterte seen boarding jet in Manila, ABS-CBN News reports | ‘They took dad from us, put him on a plane’, Kitty Duterte says Reuters […] The post Duterte headed to The Hague, Philippine Star reports, citing police appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest?

MANILA — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested and taken into custody on Tuesday in Manila on an International Criminal Court warrant for the “war on drugs” that defined his term in office and which killed thousands of Filipinos. READ: Duterte arrested at ICC’s request over ‘drugs war’, government says | Duterte arrives back in Manila, local media […] The post Factbox: What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte’s arrest? appeared first on Interaksyon.

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3 d. ago Philippines' Duterte questions reason for his arrest in video posted by media

Philippines' Duterte questions reason for his arrest in video posted by media  Reuters

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4 d. ago Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defense ties deepen

MANILA — The Philippines and Canada are set to sign a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) after negotiations aimed at enhancing defence and security cooperation between the two nations, Manila’s defense ministry said on Friday. The agreement would establish a framework for increased military and defence cooperation and collaboration between the two nations and improve interoperability […] The post Philippines says to sign troops pact with Canada as defense ties deepen appeared first on Interaksyon.

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7 d. ago Table grape export boost: South Africa taps into the Philippines market

Table grape export boost: South Africa taps into the Philippines market  ZAWYA

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9 d. ago Philippine inflation slows more than expected in February as rice prices drop

MANILA — Philippines‘ annual inflation eased more than expected in February, driven largely by slower increases in food and utility costs, the statistics agency said on Wednesday, likely giving the central bank room to resume cutting interest rates. READ: Philippine inflation at 2.1% in February The consumer price index (CPI) PHCPI=ECI rose 2.1% in February, coming in below the 2.6% […] The post Philippine inflation slows more than expected in February as rice prices drop appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal

BEIJING — China said it monitored a Philippine civilian boat delivering daily provisions to the “illegally grounded” warship at the disputed Second Thomas Shoal on Wednesday, a statement from the coast guard said. China urges the Philippines to honour its commitments, stop hyping up and work with China to manage the maritime situation. The Philippine embassy in […] The post China monitored Philippine supply run to grounded warship on disputed shoal appeared first on Interaksyon.

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9 d. ago Inflation slowed to 2.1 percent in February from 2.9 percent in January, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. | via Louella Desiderio

Inflation slowed to 2.1 percent in February from 2.9 percent in January, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. | via Louella Desiderio  Facebook

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1 week ago Venus Remedies secures firstiInternational market authorization for Sugammadex from the Philippines

Venus Remedies secures firstiInternational market authorization for Sugammadex from the Philippines  Indian Pharma Post

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1 week ago Philippine peso, Taiwan dollar slip amid muted Asian currencies

The following table shows rates for Asian currencies against the dollar at 0206 GMT. CURRENCIES VS U.S. DOLLAR Currency Latest bid Previous day Pct Move Japan yen 148.890 149.5 +0.41 Sing dlr 1.345 1.3462 +0.09 Taiwan dlr 32.951 32.917 -0.10 Korean won 1457.300 1460 +0.19 Baht 33.950 34.01 +0.18 Peso 57.810 57.698 -0.19 Rupiah 16435.000 […] The post Philippine peso, Taiwan dollar slip amid muted Asian currencies appeared first on Interaksyon.

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1 week ago Marcos versus Duterte: War of words heats up Philippines’ midterm polls campaign

Marcos versus Duterte: War of words heats up Philippines’ midterm polls campaign   The Phnom Penh Post

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1 week ago ‘We were surprised’: early heatwave shuts schools in Philippines capital

‘We were surprised’: early heatwave shuts schools in Philippines capital  South China Morning Post

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