Factbox - Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's surprise retirement from politics has cleared the way for his daughter Sara's presidential run.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Philippines talking to Russian vaccine maker on trials, seeks 'complete dossier'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lauded the Russian vaccine and offered to be "injected in public", to allay public fears about its safety.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Philippines extends coronavirus lockdown, home quarantine to end-April
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday approved the extension of lockdown and home quarantine measures covering more than half of the population.
Tue Apr 07 2020
Philippines drugs war to target 'big fish', police units disbanded
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's ferocious war on drugs will shift to a higher gear to target "big fish", officials said on Thursday.
Thu Oct 12 2017
As Duterte's brutal war on drugs drags on, a mother cries for justice
Raymart Siapo, a 19-year-old disabled person became another victim in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs when his bullet-riddled body was found near Barangay Manila.
Sun Oct 08 2017
Philippines' Duterte proposed deal to end city siege, then backed out
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was preparing to make a deal with Daish-inspired militants in the days after they laid siege to a southern city, but aborted the plan without explanation.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Philippines president Duterte says he 'will not talk to terrorists'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he would not talk to Muslim rebels who are fighting the military and occupying parts of a southern city.
Wed May 31 2017
Trump praises Duterte for an 'unbelievable job' on drug issue
Almost 9,000 people, many small-time users and dealers, have been killed in the Philippines since Duterte took office on June 30.
Wed May 24 2017
Duterte warns terrorists - 'I'll be harsh'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he will deal harshly with terrorism and that martial law on the island of Mindanao would remain in place for a year if necessary.
Wed May 24 2017
ASEAN extremely worried of the escalating tension in Korea - Duterte
ASEAN is extremely worried about the escalating tension in the Korean Peninsula, including North Korea, the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said.
Sun Apr 30 2017
ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement
Southeast Asian countries have altered a statement to be issued at Saturday's ASEAN summit to include references to militarization and island-building in the South China Sea.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Philippines' Duterte fires interior minister over corruption allegations
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has fired his interior minister for "loss of trust and confidence", the most senior government executive to be removed for corruption issues.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Duterte urges Filipinos to support war on drugs, corruption
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday urged Filipinos to support his war on drugs and corruption to attain peace in the archipelagic country of more than 100 million.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Philippine Duterte's admission he killed criminals an impeachable offence - senators
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte risks impeachment after he admitted "personally" killing criminals when he was the mayor of Davao City.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Philippines' Duterte meets 'hero' Putin
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday met the man he calls his hero, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and unburdened his gripes about US "hypocrisy," "bullying" and foreign wars.
Sun Nov 20 2016