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‘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

Duterte vows to stay strong on South China Sea, continuing maritime patrols, despite gag order on his ministers

In a statement on Tuesday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said Manila would not “waver” in its position on the South…

3 years ago

‘Our friendship will end here’: Duterte defies Beijing, says he won’t withdraw vessels from disputed waters

Speaking in a televised address aired on Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte said he would not heed Chinese demands and would…

3 years ago

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…

3 years ago

Duterte threatens to end military cooperation with US if he gets ‘hard info’ on nukes stored in Philippines

While there appear to have been no recent statements from American officials about plans to place nukes in the Philippines,…

3 years ago

‘If you want Visiting Forces Agreement, you have to pay!’: Philippines’ Duterte signals freebie for US is over

“I want to put notice, if there is an American agent here, if you want VFA [Visiting Forces Agreement], you…

3 years ago

Duterte sings for trump. Video

Philippine President sang the song at the gala dinner of the 31st ASEAN summit.The President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte…

6 years ago