Kristina Conti

Philippines Senate race a blow to President Marcos as he feuds with Vice President Duterte

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MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Key allies of detained former President Rodrigo Duterte and two liberal opposition candidates were among top winners in the May 12 Senate race in the Philippines, according to official results released Friday by the Election Commission. The midterm election outcome provided unexpectedly strong backing for Duterte and boosted his daughter, Vice … Read more

Duterte may face more trouble after supporters spam ICC judge's social media, says lawyer – ABS-CBN.COM

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Duterte may face more trouble after supporters spam ICC judge’s social media, says lawyer  ABS-CBN.COM People praised her “no-nonsense” and “surgical” handling of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s first appearance at the International Criminal Court, but ICC Presiding Judge Iulia Motoc also found herself on the receiving end of the vitriol of Duterte supporters.  Facebook Human rights advocates, … Read more