Rodrigo Duterte

Rodrigo Duterte March 11

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at airport on ICC warrant for crime against humanity

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested at Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport following an order from the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Asia June 30, 2022

Philippines inaugurates Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 36 years after father booted from office

Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was sworn in as Philippine president Thursday during his inaugural ceremony after winning the presidential election against Sara Duterte.

Asia May 31, 2022

Philippines files diplomatic protest against China in sea feud

The Philippines has filed a new diplomatic protest against China after the country imposed an annual fishing ban in the disputed waters of the South China Sea.

Rodrigo Duterte August 25, 2021

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he'll run for VP next year

Tough-talking Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed rumblings that he will run next year for vice president, in what critics say is an attempt at an end-run around constitutional term limits.

Rodrigo Duterte June 22, 2021

Philippines' Duterte threatens vaccine decliners with jail, animal drug

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, frustrated by the slow pace of COVID-19 vaccinations in his country, threatened people who refuse to get inoculated with jail or an injection of Ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug widely used to treat animals.

Marines September 7, 2020

Philippine leader pardons US Marine in transgender woman killing

The Philippine president pardoned a U.S. Marine on Monday in a surprise move that will free him from imprisonment in the 2014 killing of a transgender Filipino woman that sparked anger in the former American colony.

Rodrigo Duterte September 1, 2020

Philippines' Duterte to customs chief: 'Shoot and kill' drug smugglers

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte publicly ordered the country’s top customs official to shoot and kill drug smugglers in one of his most overt threats during a deadly four-year campaign that has been the centerpiece of his presidency.

Coronavirus July 23, 2020

Filipino President Duterte suggests disinfecting masks with gasoline, quickly corrected

Philippine health officials on Wednesday swiftly corrected President Rodrigo Duterte after he wrongly advised residents to disinfect face masks with gasoline.

Coronavirus April 2, 2020

Duterte warns those who violate coronavirus lockdown will be shot dead

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte ordered police and military in the country on Wednesday to kill troublemakers who violate coronavirus lockdown measures.

Asia March 26, 2020

Coronavirus lockdown in Philippines lands official in trouble after violators placed in dog cage

A local official in the Philippines is now facing charges after putting coronavirus curfew violators in a dog cage.

Rodrigo Duterte March 11, 2020

Philippines President Duterte to be tested for coronavirus, official says

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte will undergo testing for the coronavirus after members of his cabinet may have been exposed to two people who tested positive for COVID-19, his former executive secretary Christopher Bong Go revealed in a statement Wednesday. 

Rodrigo Duterte February 26, 2020

Philippines' Duterte says country can fight insurgents, Muslim extremists without US military

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said Filipino forces can fight insurgents and Muslim extremists without American military help, in a defense of his recent decision to terminate a U.S. security pact.

Rodrigo Duterte February 20, 2020

Rodrigo Duterte: 5 shocking quotes from the Philippines president

In world politics, there are fewer leaders as outspoken and foul-mouthed as Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte.

World February 12, 2020

Rodrigo Duterte: What to know about the controversial Philippines president

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, an anti-establishment crusader and a ruthless fighter for the war on drugs has been drawn parallels between himself and President Trump, noting his brash rhetoric and embrace of populism. 

Asia February 11, 2020

Philippines announces plan to back out of US military defense alliance after 2 decades

The Philippines notified the United States on Tuesday it would end a major security pact allowing American forces to train in the country – a pivotal move under President Rodrigo Duterte, who threatened to pull out of the agreement after his key ally's U.S. visa was terminated.

Rodrigo Duterte December 27, 2019

Duterte bans US senators from Philippines, threatens new visa rules for Americans

The Philippines announced Friday that it has banned two U.S. senators from traveling to the country, while threatening to impose stricter visa requirements for all Americans in response to new sanctions. 

Rodrigo Duterte November 6, 2019

Duterte taps critic to head up Philippines deadly drugs crackdown

The vice president of the Philippines on Wednesday accepted President Rodrigo Duterte's offer for her to play a lead role in his deadly crackdown against drugs, even though she's been critical of the campaign and has been warned it could be a political ploy to destroy her.

Rodrigo Duterte July 5, 2019

Philippines senator defends police over toddler’s death in drug raid: ‘S--- happens’

A Philippines senator who was police chief during President Rodrigo Duterte’s notorious drug war, has been criticized for dismissing the death of a toddler during a police raid, saying “s--- happens”.

Asia July 3, 2019

Hundreds hospitalized with food poisoning during Imelda Marcos’ lavish 90th birthday celebration

Outside Manila, about 260 people were hospitalized on Wednesday after experiencing food poisoning during Imelda R. Marcos’ birthday celebration.

China June 14, 2019

Filipino fishing boat sunk by suspected Chinese vessel in the South China Sea

A Filipino fishing boat carrying 22 fishermen sank after being hit by a suspected Chinese vessel in the South China Sea, ratcheting up tensions in the disputed area.

Rodrigo Duterte June 1, 2019

Philippines' Duterte says he was once gay but 'cured' himself after meeting his ex-wife

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday that he was once gay but “cured” himself after meeting his former wife.

Canada May 30, 2019

Cargo ship arrives in Philippines to pick up Canadian trash and return it

A cargo ship arrived in the Philippines on Thursday to pick up the tons of garbage Canada apparently shipped to illegally Manila years ago, officials said.

Canada May 16, 2019

Duterte recalls tops diplomats from Canada over trash war

The Philippines recalled its top diplomatic leaders in Canada on Thursday after officials say the North American country has missed the deadline to take back truckloads of trash that was illegally shipped to the Philippines years ago.

Rodrigo Duterte May 9, 2019

Philippines' Duterte bugged by massive cockroach during campaign rally before joking: 'It's a liberal!'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was bugged by a huge “liberal” cockroach during a campaign rally on Wednesday.