Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's political party has thrown their support behind election front-runner Ferdinand Marcos Jr's candidacy in the upcoming May 9 election. The PDP-Laban party has not fielded its own candidate, but announced support to Marcos, the son and namesake of the country's late dictator, who is running alongside Duterte's daughter, Davao city mayor … Continue reading Philippines Presidential Election: Duterte and party members accused of supporting oligarchy
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Philippines President announces retirement from politics
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has said he will not run for vice president in next year’s elections and will retire from politics after the end of his term. Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte Duterte announced the surprise decision on Saturday after accompanying his former longtime aide, Senator Bong Go, who instead filed his own candidacy for … Continue reading Philippines President announces retirement from politics
ICC to investigate Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has approved a formal investigation into Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte’s “war on drugs”, which has left thousands of people dead. Rodrigo Duterte Judges at the Hague-based tribunal said in a statement on Wednesday there was a “reasonable basis” to believe that the crime against humanity of murder had been committed … Continue reading ICC to investigate Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte for crimes against humanity
What celebrity dads in Philippines think of fatherhood
Fatherhood, as they say, changes a person. For these celebrity dads, being a father has been one of their most treasured roles. On top of juggling their busy schedules and being subjected to scrutiny and criticism, here’s how they've tried to be the best dads that they can be: John Lloyd Cruz https://www.instagram.com/p/CPicKxjDMMY/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=45b2c3ab-1390-4b22-94b0-37d2133067e7 It was … Continue reading What celebrity dads in Philippines think of fatherhood
Duterte threatens to bury protesters violating lockdown measures
Over 2,300 COVID-19 cases and 96 deaths have been reported across the Philippines since the outbreak began, and the government has put most of the country under “community quarantine” – essentially a lockdown – to slow the spread of the infection. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to crack down on those who violate the … Continue reading Duterte threatens to bury protesters violating lockdown measures
Memorable pictures from 2018
A resident throws water at his house on fire at a residential neighborhood of an informal settlement, in Muntinlupa, Metro Manila, Philippines, June 4. REUTERS/Erik De Castro A man gets stuck under debris at a damaged site after an airstrike in the Saqba area, in the eastern Damascus suburb of Ghouta, Syria, January 9. … Continue reading Memorable pictures from 2018
Freelancing: A new trend in the Asian job market
Lawmakers in the Philippines recently passed the Telecommuniting Act which provides equal pay and benefits for workers who worked in the office or from home, making the option of freelancing even more attractive for the job market. With over one million freelancers — many of which were telecommuters, individual consultants or service providers — … Continue reading Freelancing: A new trend in the Asian job market
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte fears cancer will end his tenure
Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said he has undergone tests to determine whether he has been struck by cancer and hinted that the potential illness could see an early end to his tenure in office. Image: Rodrigo Duterte Duterte confirmed that he went to the Cardinal Santos Medical Center on Wednesday (Oct 3) where the … Continue reading Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte fears cancer will end his tenure
Duterte – There’s a plot to assassinate me
In a sharp criticism against the country’s military which had refused to arrest one of his most vocal critics without a warrant, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte claims he has evidence of a plot to assassinate him. Image: Rodrigo Duterte On Tuesday, Duterte told a state-owned television network that he possessed a recording provided by a … Continue reading Duterte – There’s a plot to assassinate me
Sukhoi Jets deployed by Indonesia against fleeing Militants
Indonesia has deployed Sukhoi fighters at a base in northern Borneo to beef up security in case Islamist militants who overran a town in the Philippines try to flee southwards, an air force colonel told the Antara news agency. The head of the air base in Tarakan, a town in the Indonesian province of North … Continue reading Sukhoi Jets deployed by Indonesia against fleeing Militants
Philippines Independence Day rocked by bomb blasts
In dishonor of Philippines' annual celebration of its Declaration of Independence which was proclaimed on 12 June, 1898, ISIS militants kept Rodrigo Duterte's soldiers fighting to save lives as the country mourns. While their fellow countrymen raised the nation's flag amid tears and sorrow, the Independence Day celebration was marked by a tearful ceremony. The … Continue reading Philippines Independence Day rocked by bomb blasts
Why Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte joked about raping Women
Rodrigo Duterte sure knows how to attract criticisms from supporters and haters alike, but his recent flop comes from a sickening rape joke. Duterte, a lawyer and politician who served seven terms as the mayor of Davao city in the Philippines, declared martial law in the southern part of his country earlier this week. He was … Continue reading Why Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte joked about raping Women
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