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Philippine news site Rappler ordered to shut down
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Philippine news site Rappler ordered to shut down

Ressa has been a vocal critic of Duterte and the deadly drug war he launched in 2016, triggering what media advocates say is a grinding series of criminal charges, probes and online attacks against her and Rappler.
Duterte unlikely to face court over Philippines drug war killings
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Duterte unlikely to face court over Philippines drug war killings

Duterte's signature policy to rid the country of drugs has been widely condemned and sparked an international probe into a possible crime against humanity.
Biden congratulates Philippines' Marcos but pledges to promote rights
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Biden congratulates Philippines' Marcos but pledges to promote rights

In a phone call, US President Joe Biden congratulated Ferdinand Marcos Jr on his recent election win, the White House said late Wednesday Washington time.
Philippines election sees rematch between late dictator's son and rights lawyer
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Philippines election sees rematch between late dictator's son and rights lawyer

Opinion polls in the days ahead of the vote showed Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr comfortably ahead of his rivals, giving him a real chance at turning the tables on Vice President Leni Robredo, who is running second in the polls.
Duterte blocks bill to register social media users
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Duterte blocks bill to register social media users

The legislation, designed to combat fake news, online abuse, text scams and militant bombings, also required mobile phone users to provide their personal details when buying SIM cards.
Duterte, Xi call for to restraint in South China Sea
Asia & Pacific 3 years ago

Duterte, Xi call for to restraint in South China Sea

The two leaders held an hour-long telephone summit on Friday, discussing a broad range of topics including concerns over the Ukraine crisis and COVID-19 pandemic responses.
Marcos leads Philippine presidency race, backed by young and mid-aged
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

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Marcos leads Philippine presidency race, backed by young and mid-aged

Public records show the Marcos administration from 1965 to 1986 embezzled as much as $10 billion and committed thousands of rights abuses including torture and killings.
Philippines raises age of sexual consent from 12 to 16
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Philippines raises age of sexual consent from 12 to 16

The Catholic-majority nation had one of the lowest ages of consent in the world, allowing adults to have sex with children as young as 12 if they agreed.
Late dictator's son Marcos takes clear lead in Philippine election: poll
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Late dictator's son Marcos takes clear lead in Philippine election: poll

Ferdinand Marcos Jr topped the Pulse Asia Survey of 2,400 respondents with 53 percent of votes, while his running mate, Sara Duterte-Carpio, the daughter of President Rodrigo Duterte, topped a separate poll for vice president with 45 percent.
Duterte withdraws from 2022 Senate race: official
Asia & Pacific 4 years ago

Duterte withdraws from 2022 Senate race: official

"The President has filed his withdrawal from the Senatorial elections," James Jimenez, spokesman for the Commission on Elections office, said on Twitter.
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