The Marcos-Duterte Rift in the Philippines is Getting Nastier and More Personal
The political feud is likely to worsen as the country moves toward the 2025 midterm elections and 2028 presidential election.
Philippines Marcos' Says Will Not Block ICC if Ex-President Duterte Wants to Be Investigated
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Thursday his government would not block the International Criminal Court (ICC) if former leader Rodrigo Duterte wishes to be investigated over alleged crimes against humanity in his bloody anti-drugs crackdown.
Philippines says it will cooperate if ICC seeks Duterte's custody over drug killings
The Philippine government says its law enforcement agencies will be obliged to cooperate if the International Criminal Court seeks the custody of former President Rodrigo Duterte as part of an investi
Philippines’ Duterte says he is ready to face ICC in The Hague over drug war - ‘hurry up’
Rodrigo Duterte taunts lawmakers that they might ‘miss the pleasure’ of seeing him in the International Criminal Court due to his age.
Philippines says obliged to comply if Interpol seeks ex-president Duterte's arrest
The Philippines said on Wednesday it would not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte wants to surrender to the International Criminal Court, and would be obliged to comply with any international arrest warrant over his "war on drugs".
Philippines says it will not stand in the way if ex-president Duterte surrenders to ICC
The Philippine government will not stand in the way if former President Rodrigo Duterte decides to surrender himself to the International Criminal Court (ICC), the office of the current president said on Wednesday.
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In Not Prosecuting Duterte, Marcos Shows Political and Moral Cowardice
The Philippine president is relying on international law in the South China Sea. He should also pursue accountability for ...
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Political dynasties bad for PH; let's end it
Third of a series THE 1987 Philippine Constitution, through Article II, Section 26, establishes a dual national policy: ...
Keep China in focus, analysts warn, as Malaysia and Philippines butt heads over sea claims
Analysts urge Asean to prioritise unity over China amid escalating maritime disputes, and Malaysia’s protest over Philippine ...
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Politics is not dirty, politicians are
Good people do not want to go into politics anymore. The ones who have personal and business agenda are dominating the government, with very few exceptions, of course. Politics is now a dirty word and ...
Philippine defense chief ‘playing victim,’ a scheme of staging a political show: expert
Philippine Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro remarked on Tuesday that the Philippines is a "victim of Chinese aggression," to ...
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How the Philippines and the world can survive Trump
THERE is always a reason why political analysts like me would comment on politics in other countries. Those who would say ...
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Escudero says Philippines must brace for Trump, but Marcos sees no major change
While President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. foresees no changes in the Philippines' relationship with the US following Donald ...
Philippines says China is pushing it to cede claims in South China Sea
China is putting ever greater pressure on the Philippines to cede its sovereign rights in the South China Sea, Manila's ...
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The Philippines disinformation machine
A study published in 2018 showed that when it comes to the production of disinformation in the Philippines, the notorious ...
Philippine defense secretary doesn't expect Trump will demand payment for protection
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro said Tuesday that he didn't expect President-elect ...
Philippines boosts coastguard fleet with 49 new ships from France, Japan
The French deal also promises local vessel production and technology transfer – as Manila plans to add 7,000 coastguard ...