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Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics
Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday announced he was retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice president in next year’s elections when his term ends, avoiding a legal…
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‘Go To India,’ Philippines President says to people denying to take COVID-19 vaccine
In a recent address to the media, Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte made serious remarks and even threatened people that he might arrest people resisting taking a COVID-19 vaccine. His remarks come amid…
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Philippines’ Duterte says to ban ‘toxic’ vaping
Manila: A ban on e-cigarettes has been ordered by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who is threatening to arrest anyone vaping publicly in a country that already has some of Asia’s toughest anti-smoking…
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Philippine police recommend drug charges against ex-chief
Manila: Philippine police recommended graft and drug charges against its former chief on Monday over a new scandal that has put President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-narcotics crackdown under the spotlight. The police face…
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Philippines’ Duterte hurt in motorycle crash
Manila: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte hurt his hip and suffered scratches in a motorcycle accident, senior aides of the 74-year-old leader said Thursday. Duterte, whose health has been the subject of intense…
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High-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa arrested at Manila airport
Manila: Vocal critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and a high-profile Philippine journalist Maria Ressa was arrested here on Friday at the airport. Talking to CNN, Ressa said she was detained right…
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Twin explosions kill 27 during Sunday mass in southern Philippines
Manila: At least 27 people were killed and 77 others wounded after deadly twin blasts rocked a church during mass in the southern Philippines on Sunday. The dead were mostly church-goers who…
