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December 24,2019 MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday reiterated his willingness to accept Rohingya refugees fleeing war and persecution in Myanmar. “Ako (Me), I am prepared. I have communicated my desire na ‘yung mga Rohingya sa Burma kung gusto nilang mag-migrate, tatanggapin ko...

December 21, 2019 As the possibility of trial at the International Criminal Court draws nearer, President Duterte insists only Filipinos can judge him for crimes linked to the drug war MANILA, Philippines - In his latest outburst against the International Criminal Court (ICC), President...

Lacson nixes UN rights council resolution on PH drug war MANILA - Sen. Panfilo Lacson on Friday rejected the move of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to adopt a resolution seeking a comprehensive report on the human rights situation in the Philippines, including alleged...

Sotto hits nations backing Iceland human rights resolution July 13,2019 MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III advised the Philippine government on Friday to just disregard the “biased” Iceland resolution against the Philippines. Sotto even branded as “dangerous drugs...

July 13,2019 MANILA—President Duterte took a swipe at Iceland on Friday for spearheading a UN resolution to investigate his bloody war on drugs, saying it was a nation made entirely of ice, with no understanding of his country’s problems. “What is the problem of Iceland?—Ice only. That is...

April 6,2019 President Rodrigo Duterte has warned Beijing to back off from a disputed island in the South China Sea, warning of possible military action if China “touches” it amid rising tensions over the key waterway. Duterte, aiming to attract trade and investment from the Asian superpower...

March 8, 2019 Duterte thanks Malaysia for supporting peace process MANILA, Philippines — President Duterte and visiting Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad emphasized yesterday the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight in the South China Sea in maintaining peace and...

February 11,2019 President Duterte has floated the idea of changing the country’s name from Philippines to “Maharlika” as earlier pushed by the late President Ferdinand Marcos. In his speech during the distribution of certificates of land ownership award in Maguindanao, Duterte recalled how...

January 11, 2019 MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte declared that the Philippines would no longer purchase arms and military equipment from the United States for its criticism of the government's campaign against illegal drugs. In a speech before soldiers in Bulacan, the...

In a surprise move, Manila has ordered a review of its 1951 Mutual Defense Treaty with the US. Any downgrade of the alliance would be a boon for Beijing Asia Times January 10,2019 In a move that threatens to roil Philippine-American bilateral relations, Manila has called for a review of the...

November 15, 2018 MANILA, Philippines — Claiming that it would only create tension among claimants states, President Rodrigo Duterte declared that he is not in favor of military drills in the disputed South China Sea, part of which is the West Philippine Sea. Speaking to reporters in...

Now that the PLDT and Globe got a new competitor, they need to step up their game! Our country deserves to have an efficient yet inexpensive telco services.

November 07, 2018 PLDT and Globe Telecom shares plunge at prospect of new entrant Representatives from Udenna and China Telecom hug after their partnership was named the "provisional" winner of a third mobile communications license in the Philippines on Nov. 7. MANILA -- An alliance between...

September 21,2018 President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday slammed the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the European Union (EU) anew in a speech at the Asia Pacific Association of Gastroenterology forum in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu. “You’re all bulls*****. They want to send me to prison and try me...

Sep 2, 2018 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (C) waves upon his arrival in Jerusalem al-Quds at the start of an official visit to Israel, September 2, 2018. (Photo by AFP) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte lands in Israel as part of a regional tour including Jordan, as he pursues a...

July 13,2018 Inquirer.net President Rodrigo Duterte is humbled with his high trust and approval ratings in the latest Pulse Asia survey, Malacañang said Friday. “The Palace expresses its gratitude for our people’s continuing vote of confidence for President Rodrigo Roa Duterte who remains...

Enemies of the gov’t behind red banners claiming PH to be a province of China – Palace July 12,2018 Red banners with the words “Welcome to the Philippines, province of China” that have sprouted in some parts of Metro Manila on Thursday are the handiwork of the enemies of the government...

So what's wrong if I posted it here on this section (China and Far East) ? Do you want me to post this in Indian section?

July 12,2018 MANILA -- Red banners with the words "Welcome to the Philippines, Province of China" were hung on several pedestrian overpasses in the capital on Thursday, the second anniversary of the Philippines win over China in an international arbitration court. The message was written in...

July 11,2018 Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena had told the Cabinet he "was ready to sign the death warrants" of repeat drug offenders COLOMBO (AFP) - Sri Lanka announced on Wednesday (July 11) it would start hanging drug dealers, ending a near-half century moratorium on capital...