THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — Judges at the International Criminal Court ruled on Monday that former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is fit to stand trial, after postponing an earlier hearing over concerns about the octogenarian’s health. Duterte is facing charges of crimes against humanity for his alleged involvement in dozens of killings as part of … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced Monday the discovery of a new natural gas deposit near the disputed South China Sea, which could shield his country from a potential power crisis. The “significant discovery” northwest off Palawan province, close to an existing gas field in waters adjacent to the critical waterway, … Read more
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
Archyde U.S. Bolsters deterrence in South China Sea Amid Rising Tensions Table of Contents 1. U.S. Bolsters deterrence in South China Sea Amid Rising Tensions 2. Reaffirming U.S.Commitment to Allies 3. Strategic Importance of the South China sea 4. Joint Military Exercises and Enhanced Capabilities 5. China’s Response and Regional Implications 6. Recent Developments and … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — The Philippine defense chief on Monday called China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea as “the biggest fiction and lie” that no Southeast Asian country would accept and said that Chinese President Xi Jinping’s aggressive policies have undermined the international goodwill fostered by his predecessors. Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro fired … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Ex-Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte threatened a police general with lawsuits, refused to be fingerprinted and told law enforcers “you have to kill me to bring me to The Hague” in a tense confrontation after his arrest in Manila that was ordered by the International Criminal Court, a Philippine police general said … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was arrested by police at Manila’s international airport Tuesday on order of the International Criminal Court in connection with a case of crime against humanity filed against him, the Philippine government said. Duterte was arrested after arriving from Hong Kong and police took him into custody … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to void her impeachment and block a Senate trial that could remove her from office. The House of Representatives, which is dominated by the allies of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., impeached Duterte on Feb. 5 over accusations that included plotting … Read more
Supreme Court Petition Filed by Philippine Vice president Table of Contents Supreme Court Petition Filed by Philippine Vice president Initiation of impeachment Proceedings Challenging the Impeachment Legally Details of the Impeachment Complaint Political Context and Potential Repercussions Frequently Asked Questions Share Your Thoughts What Are Your Thoughts? frequently Asked Questions Share Your feedback MANILA, Philippines … Read more
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Friday that her lawyers were preparing for a legal battle in her upcoming impeachment trial but refused to say if resignation was an option so she could preempt a possible conviction that would bar her from running for president in the future. Duterte was speaking … Read more