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Follow RT for recent news and articles on Rodrigo Duterte, president of the Philippines. His domestic policy is based on tackling drug trafficking. Duterte is a controversial political figure and has been condemned for violating human rights, as he’s been trying to reduce crime by killing perpetrators. Get news and updates on the Philippines’ drug war initiated by Rodrigo Duterte in 2016. The UN has condemned Rodrigo Duterte’s policies, and Duterte responded by promising to withdraw the Philippines from the UN, building closer ties with China and Russia. Rodrigo Duterte has been making contradictory statements and public speeches. Don’t miss the most recent news and updates on his public appearances and online statements.
- Philippines’ Duterte orders officials to get his consent before attending Senate probes, accused of trying to ward off scrutiny
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered that members of his cabinet are required to get his consent to appear at Senate investigations, with some critics calling the move an attempt to avert scrutiny.Sep 14, 2021 12:01World News - Philippines’ Duterte accepts vice-presidential nomination for 2022 as constitution blocks serving second termIncumbent leader of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has accepted his party’s nomination to run for the role of vice president in 2022, as the constitution restricts him from serving a second term.Sep 8, 2021 13:27World News
- Philippines’ fiery-tempered leader Rodrigo Duterte agrees to run for vice president in 2022, party official confirmsPresident Rodrigo Duterte agreed to run for vice president of the Philippines next year, one of the country’s main parties has said. Under the constitution, Duterte is barred from seeking a second term in his current office.Aug 24, 2021 07:19World News
- PacMan v Duterte Harry: It’s set to be a true thriller in Manila as boxer Manny Pacquiao lines up a run for presidentThe twelve-times world champion, 42, could take power in the Philippines next year by defeating the populist incumbent Rodrigo ‘the Punisher’ Duterte, 76, but it’s likely to be his toughest and dirtiest fight to date.Jul 20, 2021 12:49
- Philippines President Duterte threatens to jail those refusing Covid shots and ‘inject vaccine in their butts’Angered by the country’s low vaccination rate, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said he may jail people who refuse to get the shot against coronavirus.Jun 22, 2021 07:12World News
- ICC chief prosecutor requests ‘crime against humanity’ probe into Philippines drug war killingsThe International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has asked judges to investigate the killings of thousands of people in the Philippines as part of President Rodrigo Duterte’s so-called “war on drugs.”Jun 14, 2021 16:41World News
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