Rodrigo Duterte news
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.
- Duterte sees China as a menacing friend, ever since US failed to deliver promised arms
Manila seeks to maintain close ties with Beijing despite any potential tensions in the disputed South China Sea, President Duterte said, emphasizing that the Philippines and China have no issues that can’t be resolved politically.Apr 3, 2019 00:22World News - Philippines leaves International Criminal Court amid drug war investigationThe Philippines officially withdrew from the treaty that set up the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Sunday, after complaints from President Rodrigo Duterte that the body was part of a “concerted effort” by the UN to paint him as a...Mar 17, 2019 11:19Newsline
- ‘God gave him a penis!’ Duterte tells women to avoid ‘stupid’ priests who can’t suppress instinctsGod created penises and vaginas, and all those stupid priests who arrogantly think they can suppress their basic instincts are a threat to women, the Philippines President claimed, in his latest tirade against the Catholic church.Mar 11, 2019 04:37World News
- ‘Just an excuse to grow & smoke weed’: Duterte opposes legalizing medical cannabis in PhilippinesThe Philippines will not legalize medical marijuana because recreational users will likely abuse the legislation to grow and smoke it, Rodrigo Duterte stated, admitting that he had not read any scientific studies on the herb.Mar 9, 2019 01:18World News
- Staging a coup? Get rid of ALL politicians & kill new leaders who ‘f*** up’ – Duterte to troopsPhilippines leader Rodrigo Duterte advised his armed forces to get rid of the establishment next time they stage a coup and to bring young blood to politics instead, on the condition that they’d all be killed if they “f*** up.”Feb 8, 2019 04:19World News
- ‘Most of them are gay’: Duterte urges Vatican to allow its ‘useless’ priests to have boyfriendsThe Catholic Church must embrace homosexual kinship among the clergy, Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte has said in his latest attack on the Vatican… just after calling on the population to rob and even kill “useless” bishops.Jan 11, 2019 00:06World News
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