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Rodrigo Duterte
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Hints at Return to Politics
By Mong Palatino
The former president's announcement is a reaction against real and imagined attempts to undercut his family’s political influence.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte Makes Another Threat After Receiving Subpoena
By Mong Palatino
The former leader has been summoned to appear at a court in Quezon City next month.
Prominent Duterte Critic Released on Bail in the Philippines
By Sebastian Strangio
Former Senator Leila De Lima has walked free on bail after nearly seven years in prison on charges that her supporters say were politically motivated.
Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Sued Over ‘Grave Threats’
By Mong Palatino
The case, filed by Representative France Castro over threats made Rodrigo Duterte on his TV program, will be a crucial test of the country's judicial system.
Philippines Drops Chinese Funding For Three Railway Projects
By Sebastian Strangio
The cancellations do not appear to be directly related to the ongoing tensions with China in the South China Sea.
Marcos Allies Quarrel Over Confidential Funds in the Philippines
By Mong Palatino
The controversy over the use of the special funds has opened up rifts within the Marcos "unity government."
Philippine Court Tosses Final Tax Charge Against Nobel Laureate
By Sebastian Strangio
Maria Ressa and her publication Rappler have once again scored a legal victory against charges brought under the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte.
ICC Rejects Philippines’ Final Appeal Against ‘Drug War’ Investigation
By Sebastian Strangio
The ruling opens the way to an investigation of extrajudicial killings, but trials of Philippine officials remain a remote prospect.
Philippine Court Denies Bail to Prominent Duterte Critic
By Sebastian Strangio
The decision came after Leila De Lima was acquitted on the second of three politically motivated drug cases last month.
Former Philippine Foreign Secretary Del Rosario Dies, Aged 83
By Sebastian Strangio
The former top diplomat spearheaded Manila's landmark legal challenge to China's expansive claims over the South China Sea.
US to Host Top Philippine Officials For Third 2+2 Ministerial Meeting
By Sebastian Strangio
This is the first such meeting to take place since late in the administration of President Benigno Aquino III.
A Tale of Two Women
By Kiko Pangilinan
Theary Seng of Cambodia and Leila de Lima of the Philippines have both been imprisoned for standing up for truth and justice.
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