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Rodrigo Duterte

Are the Dutertes the New Opposition in the Philippines?

Are the Dutertes the New Opposition in the Philippines?

By Mong Palatino
Despite their recent tensions with President Marcos and his allies, the Dutertes have not yet fully cut their ties with the ruling coalition.

Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power

Ex-Philippine Leader Duterte Accuses Marcos of Plotting to Tighten His Grip on Power

By Jim Gomez
The rivalry between the two leaders has broken into the open amid mutual accusations of drug abuse.
Philippine President Says He Won’t ‘Lift a Finger’ to Help ICC Probe

Philippine President Says He Won’t ‘Lift a Finger’ to Help ICC Probe

By Sebastian Strangio
The International Criminal Court is investigating the extrajudicial killings that occurred on the watch of former President Rodrigo Duterte.

Charter Change Bid Moves Forward in the Philippines

Charter Change Bid Moves Forward in the Philippines

By Mong Palatino
A push is afoot to amend the Constitution introduced after the 1986 People Power uprising, a move that is likely to deepen political polarization.

Philippine Broadcast Regulator Suspends TV Show of Former President Duterte

Philippine Broadcast Regulator Suspends TV Show of Former President Duterte

By Mong Palatino
Duterte’s TV show will be off the air for two weeks. Has the former president finally lost the backing of the ruling coalition?

Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte Hints at Return to Politics

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

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

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’

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

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

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

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.

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