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Philippines’ fiery-tempered leader Rodrigo Duterte agrees to run for vice president in 2022, party official confirms 

The nomination put forward by the Philippine Democratic Party – People’s Power (PDP-Laban). “President Rodrigo Roa Duterte agreed to make the…

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Duterte won’t scrap military pact with US despite prior threats, Philippines defense minister says during Pentagon chief’s visit

Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana announced the move on Friday, saying Duterte wouldn’t jettison the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with Washington,…

3 years ago

Military aircraft carrying at least 85 passengers crashes in the Philippines

Philippines military chief Cirilito Sobejana confirmed that a C-130 transport plane had crashed in Jolo, the province's capital. The plane, which was transporting…

3 years ago

Philippines raises alert level after volcano sends plume 1km skywards, evacuations strongly recommended (PHOTOS)

In a statement shared on Facebook on Thursday, the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology said, “The Taal volcano main…

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Former Philippines President Benigno Aquino III dies at 61

“It is with profound sadness that I learned this morning of the passing of former Pres. Benigno Aquino,” Supreme Court…

3 years ago

Philippines President Duterte threatens to jail those refusing Covid shots and ‘inject vaccine in their butts’

Duterte vented his frustration over vaccine hesitancy during a cabinet meeting late on Monday night.“If you don’t want to get…

3 years ago

‘We do not need foreigners to investigate killings’: Philippines leader Duterte won’t cooperate with ICC killings probe

Speaking on Tuesday, the president’s spokesman, Harry Roque, dismissed the requirement for foreign intervention into the deaths during the nation’s…

3 years ago

Civilians flee as Philippines soldiers dislodge 200 (hungry?) Islamist militants who seized town market – media

Members of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF) seized the public market of Datu Paglas, located on the southern Philippines…

3 years ago

‘GET THE F**K OUT’: Philippines foreign secretary issues not-so-diplomatic request to China amid maritime dispute

On Monday, the Philippines issued a protest against the “belligerent” actions of Chinese vessels in waters claimed by Manila. But…

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Duterte says he will send Philippines’ navy ships into South China Sea to ‘stake claim’ over oil resources

"I will send my grey ships there to stake a claim," Duterte said in a speech on Monday, explaining that…

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