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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 lawyers & top congressman ask Supreme Court to strike down Duterte’s anti-terrorism law
Philippines lawyer groups and a top congressman asked the Supreme Court on Monday to strike down the president’s controversial new anti-terrorism law, or parts of it. They call the legislation unconstitutional for infringing on civil...Jul 6, 2020 08:40Newsline - Duterte signs Philippines anti-terrorism law, giving sweeping powers to security forcesThe Philippines president has signed into law a hotly debated anti-terrorism law weeks after he claimed insurgent groups fighting against the government have taken advantage of the Covid-19 epidemic.Jul 3, 2020 10:26World News
- Philippines President Duterte suspends his move to scrap US troop dealPhilippines President Rodrigo Duterte has suspended his decision to scrap a two-decades-old troop deployment agreement with the United States. His foreign minister on Tuesday explained the U-turn citing political and other developments in the...Jun 2, 2020 14:42Newsline
- Philippines coronavirus task force recommends Duterte ease one of world’s toughest lockdowns in ManilaThe Philippines’ coronavirus task force has recommended President Rodrigo Duterte ease one of the toughest and longest lockdowns in the world for residents in the capital, Manila. This weekend, Manila’s lockdown will surpass the 76-day...May 28, 2020 07:50Newsline
- 'You need to use a heavy hand': Former tennis world number one backs Duterte plan to SHOOT anyone flouting Covid-19 lockdownChilean former tennis world number one Marcelo Rios has suggested people should be shot for violating coronavirus lockdown rules as he backed the no-nonsense approach of Filipino strongman Rodrigo Duterte.May 15, 2020 11:16Sport News
- ‘No turning back’: Duterte threatens martial law after soldiers ambushed and killed during Covid-19 aid deliveryThe Philippines’ president, Rodrigo Duterte, accused communist rebels of disrupting the government’s efforts to help its citizens amid the Covid-19 pandemic. He said he is seriously considering imposing martial law.Apr 24, 2020 09:06World News
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