Category:PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE
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Duterte Appears in ICC for First Hearing — Next Hearing Set for September 2025
On March 14, 2025, former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte made his first appearance before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague. He faced charges…
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Duterte Arrives in The Hague to Face Trial Before ICC — Case Proceedings Begins
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is set to face trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, Netherlands, on charges of crimes against…
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Duterte’s Arrest Spark Hope for Families of EJK Victims, Seen as a Step Toward Justice and Accountability
After the arrest of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, varied reactions emerged, especially from families of extrajudicial killing (EJK) victims. Many see this as a…
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Ex-President Duterte Withdraws Candidacy for Davao City Mayor
Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte had planned to return to his former position as mayor of Davao City. However, on October 10, he canceled his…
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The Philippines, Republic of Marites, Duterte jokes
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines is now the “Republic of Marites,” according to President Rodrigo Duterte. During a meeting with his Cabinet colleagues on Wednesday night,…
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Duterte to skip US-ASEAN summit next month
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Tuesday, April 26, that he will not attend the meeting between US Vice President Joe Biden and…
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Duterte calls for urgent action on water issues
KUMAMOTO CITY, JAPAN — President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a more bold vision and quick action to solve the Asia-Pacific region’s water challenges, saying…
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Duterte to spend 77th birthday in Davao, wishes for a clean, honest election
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Today, March 28, Duterte celebrates his 77th birthday, his last birthday as president of the Philippines. “His birthday wish for this year is…
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Duterte’s PDP-Laban faction endorses Marcos’ presidential
President Rodrigo Duterte’s party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), has endorsed presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. PDP-Laban, led by Secretary…
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Duterte signs law enabling foreign ownership of telcos, airlines, railways
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Duterte signed a law amending the Public Service Act on Monday, March 21, allowing foreigners to acquire 100% of corporations in the…
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PRRD raises monthly subsidy up to P500
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Monday (March 21) that the government’s monetary assistance to poor Filipinos, which had earlier been approved at…
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Duterte approves P200 monthly subsidy for low-income Filipinos
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — President Rodrigo Duterte has authorized a proposal from the Department of Finance (DOF) to grant a monthly subsidy of P200 per household…
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Malacañang decision on proposed 4-day work week in the Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — MALACAÑANG released a statement on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s decisions on the planned 4-day work week in the Philippines will be announced on…
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Duterte signs a bill raising the age of sexual consent to 16 years old
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte recently signed a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to under 16 years old, making anyone…