Duterte

The president says emotional set-up of a woman and a man is totally different

As Manila’s lockdown set to surpass the 76-day quarantine of Wuhan this weekend

Philippine leader warns 'leftists' against causing trouble during coronavirus lockdown, rights groups condemn remarks

In July, 30 killings in the Philippines last year made it the deadliest country in the world for land defenders

Philippines has a reputation for openness toward homosexuality, but watchdogs warn legal protections are lacking

More than 18,000 positions at stake including half of the seats in the upper house Senate

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to strengthen his grip on power in midterm polls

Historians say bells were rung to signal start of surprise attack on American forces, who massacred women and children

Duterte is worsening existing climate of fear and impunity by threatening Maoists, leftists and some lawmakers

Duterte has proven a willing recipient of Beijing's attention

The court orders Marcos to serve six to 11 years in jail for each of the seven counts of graft

Duterte repeatedly & unapologetically joked about rape, defended womanising and ordered soldiers to shoot women rebels

Duterte has described Sunday's kiss as "pure showbiz" intended to entertain a crowd of Filipino expatriates

The psychiatrist told me: 'You are okay, mayor. You are just fond of cursing'

War on Drugs was a central objective of Duterte's manifesto

Duterte has made it clear he favours being less dependent on the US

Many Filipinos continue to support Duterte

He thanked the US for helping the fight Islamic State militants who occupied parts of the southern city of Marawi

The incident occurred at an elite security force camp within the sprawling presidential grounds

Police also shot dead 32 drug suspects in what was billed as a "shock and awe" operation against drug traffickers

Legislators overwhelmingly back Duterte's bid to have martial law remain in force

Expresses anger at a US Congress human rights commission hearing where various groups assailed his war on drugs

Despite a relentless offensive, troops have failed to dislodge gunmen from entrenched positions in the city's pockets

The president made the remarks while addressing a military camp aimed at lifting troops' spirits

A fierce bout of fighting erupted during a raid by security forces at a hideout of IS-linked militants.

Trump also extended an invitation for 'good man' Duterte to visit the White House 'anytime you want to come'

More than 8,000 people have been killed in the country since Duterte took power on June 30 last year

'Come here and we will talk because I want to slap you,' says Philippines' president

It comes just days after the church launched its strongest attack against president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs

Mindanao has been wracked by bombings and other forms of violence carried out by militants

Duterte's latest threat comes just a few weeks after he admitted killing people during his 22 years as a mayor

Duterte on Monday revealed that he used to take fentanyl, often prescribed for cancer pain and other chronic ailments

Duterte has called for the withdrawal of American troops from his country

Duterte won a May election by a huge margin and is often compared with Trump

The pair had disagreed on US relations and the domestic crime war, which has claimed more than 4,000 lives

Duterte called Obama a 'son of a bitch' and said he would not be lectured over extrajudicial killings in Philippines

The President-elect warned his campaign threats to kill were not rhetoric