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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 in hot water after cracking sex jokes during govt typhoon briefing
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been accused of objectifying women during a meeting about a destructive typhoon ripping through the country. A government spokesman said Duterte was just trying to lighten the mood.Nov 16, 2020 10:39World News - Duterte seeks best Covid vaccine deal but ‘will not beg’ or allow private suppliers to rip off PhilippinesPhilippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he would pursue a direct government-to-government deal for a coronavirus vaccine with either China or Russia, warning that ‘corrupt’ private suppliers could try to swindle his country.Oct 27, 2020 05:34World News
- Western pharma is ‘all about profit’: Philippines’ Duterte vows to solely procure coronavirus vaccines from Russia & ChinaThe Philippines’ president has promised to “kick the a**” of Western pharma giants if they try to negotiate supplying Covid-19 vaccines to Manila, adding that the country will procure such formulas only from Russia and China.Sep 15, 2020 13:05Russia & Former Soviet Union
- ‘We are not a vassal state’: Philippines’s Duterte won’t stop infrastructure projects with US-sanctioned Chinese firmsThe Philippines will not be cowed by a US blacklist on Chinese companies and will continue doing business with the sanctioned firms, a spokesman for President Rodrigo Duterte said, insisting Manila will not bow to a foreign power.Sep 1, 2020 23:25World News
- Philippines leader Duterte may be injected with Russian Covid-19 vaccine as early as May 2021 – spokespersonPhilippines President Rodrigo Duterte could receive a Russian-made vaccine for the novel coronavirus next year, his spokesperson has said. Duterte previously expressed interest in testing out the promising drug himself.Aug 13, 2020 06:59World News
- ‘Normality will return in December’: Duterte extends coronavirus curbs in PhilippinesThe Philippines reported Southeast Asia’s biggest daily jump in new coronavirus cases for the second consecutive day on Friday. President Rodrigo Duterte has extended restrictions in the capital Manila to quell the spread and promised...Jul 31, 2020 12:15Newsline
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