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A combination of photos showing Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte (left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Marcos should deliver ‘two-punch blow’ to VP Sara to ease tensions: analysts

Arrest and detention may not be enough to curb Duterte-Carpio’s ability to wrest control of the government, observers say.

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The Philippines

Philippine crackdown on Pogos sparks fears of underground scams and espionage

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The Philippines

Philippines’ Marcos calls assassination threat ‘troubling’ after VP’s comments

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Michelle Yeoh, offering candid reflections on infertility and acceptance, said she has no regrets. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Filipinos back ICC probe of Duterte’s drug war, but will it sway midterm voters?

While his anti-narcotics campaign once had widespread support, a survey indicates 59 per cent now approve of the investigation into it.

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The Philippines

‘Hurry up’: Duterte says he is ready to face ICC in The Hague over drug war

Rodrigo Duterte taunts lawmakers that they might ‘miss the pleasure’ of seeing him in the International Criminal Court due to his age.

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The Philippines

Harry Roque: from Philippine presidential aide to human trafficking suspect

Roque’s alleged links to Pogos and growing legal troubles could affect the Dutertes given his close association with them, analysts say.

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Harry Roque, presidential spokesman of the Philippines, in 2018. Photo: Edmond So
The Philippines

‘Scratch the surface’: Manila probes land-owning Chinese with fake citizenship

These Chinese nationals reportedly own huge plots of land in Luzon after acquiring fake Philippine citizenship, local reports say.

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The Philippines

Are the walls closing in on Sara Duterte as impeachment threat grows?

Facing allegations of corruption and betrayal of public trust, the Philippine vice-president is striking back at her accusers.

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The Philippines

Duterte’s ‘bombshell’ admission: ‘I had a death squad … I used gangsters’

Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he also ordered the police to ‘encourage’ arrested suspects into fighting back so that they could be killed.

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Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte takes his oath on Monday during a Senate inquiry on the so-called war on drugs during his administration. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Philippine pastor Quiboloy coerced hundreds in his church into sex acts: police

‘Quiboloy aimed to acquire 1,000 women anchored on the biblical story of Solomon,’ a top police official testified before a senate hearing.

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Filipino televangelist Apollo Quiboloy takes the oath during a Senate investigation in Manila on October 23. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

Why a little-known domestic law could lead Philippines’ Duterte to an ICC trial

Ex-senator Leila De Lima tells Congress RA 9851 recognises ICC jurisdiction over crimes against humanity committed in the Philippines.

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The Philippines

As hunger rises, Marcos-Duterte political feud threatens Philippines’ stability

Analysts warn the bitter fight between the two powerful political clans could undermine efforts to address growing hunger and economic woes.

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The Philippines

Philippines’ VP Sara slams Marcos over deception claims as clan feud worsens

Duterte-Carpio holds press conference to set the record straight, recounts incident when she realises her ties with Marcos Jnr turned toxic.

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte gestures during a press conference at her office in Metro Manila, on Friday. Photo: EPA-EFE
The Philippines

‘Smoking gun’ testimony implicates Philippines’ Duterte in drug war killings

A lawyer aiding the ICC probe into extrajudicial killings during the former president’s drug war says the new evidence could be critical.

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Supporters of Philippine lawmaker France Castro hold a noise barrage before the preliminary investigation of her grave threat complaint filed against former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte in Quezon City, Metro Manila on December 4, 2023. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Most Filipinos won’t support pro-China candidates in 2025 elections: survey

Such views are driven by concerns over the South China Sea dispute and pro-China candidates undermining national security, an analyst says.

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The Philippines

Will arrest of Pogo ‘kingpin’ in the Philippines expose wider web of corruption?

Authorities say Lyu Dong established a ‘a network of scam farms’, including a Pogo facility in the town where Guo formerly served as mayor.

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The Philippines

Apollo Quiboloy Senate bid tests religion’s ‘unholy’ grip on Philippine politics

As his legal troubles mount, the Duterte-linked pastor’s candidacy blurs the lines between religious influence and political power.

Apollo Quiboloy with presidential candidates at his 60th birthday celebrations in 2010. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

Mayoral bid by Philippines’ Duterte signals dominance of political dynasties

Besides the Duterte and Marcos families, the Nograles, Cayetano, Estrada, Villar and Tulfo clans are also contesting in the 2025 elections.

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The Philippines

‘I want to serve you’: Philippines ex-president Duterte to run for city mayor

This move is seen as a bid to bolster support for his daughter, Sara, who is expected to run for president in 2028.

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The Philippines

Senate showdown: Philippine president’s picks lead polls ahead of 2025 elections

The 2025 race is set to be fiercely contested, with Marcos’ slate of candidates including his sister Imee, who is running as an independent.

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Ferdinand Marcos Jnr (centre) announces his slate of senators for next year’s midterm elections. Photo: Presidential Communications Office of the Philippines/Handout
The Philippines

Alarm in Philippines as new evidence links Alice Guo to Chinese espionage

With Guo accused of soliciting funds from a gaming kingpin and confessed Chinese ‘asset’, concerns grow over foreign infiltration via Pogos.

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Alice Guo attends a Philippine Senate hearing last month. Photo: Reuters
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Explainer | Who is winning the fight for the South China Sea’s resources?

Claimants are competing for fish, oil and gas amid unresolved maritime boundaries and differing interpretations of law.

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The Philippines

Philippines set to file criminal case against Chinese businessman Tony Yang

Tony, the elder brother of an economic adviser of ex-president Rodrigo Duterte, is accused of having links to illegal gaming operators.

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The Philippines

ICC probe on Duterte may be ‘final card’ for Marcos administration as rift deepens

The ICC’s investigation is focused on extrajudicial killings, and the Marcos administration’s stance on cooperating with the ICC remains unclear.

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The Philippines

China wants to win over the Philippines. Are its ‘indirect mechanisms’ working?

Despite extensive media partnerships, scepticism among Filipinos hampers China’s influence efforts, a report by US-based AidData finds.

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Filipino journalists on board a Philippine coastguard ship report on a Chinese vessel blocking their path in the South China Sea earlier this year. Photo: AP
The Philippines

Philippine ‘Son of God’ pastor pleads not guilty to child abuse, trafficking

Apollo Quiboloy, a long-time friend of former president Rodrigo Duterte, is on a US Federal Bureau of Investigation’s ‘most wanted’ list.

The Philippines

Feud between Duterte and Marcos camps worsens over embezzlement allegations

The budget for Vice-President Sara Duterte-Carpio’s office has been slashed as she alleges an impeachment ‘plot’ against her.

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Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo Duterte
Rodrigo 'Rody' Roa Duterte was the 16th President of the Philippines. The former lawyer and mayor of Davao built a reputation on fighting crime and corruption. He had a zero-tolerance policy against drug traffickers, organised crime and vowed to re-introduce the death penalty.
Born
28 Mar 1945
Industry
Politics, Law
Job Title
Politician, Lawyer
last updated:
7 October, 2024
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