10 ways Duterte plans to change the Philippines
Here are 10 ways Rodrigo Duterte plans to change the Philippines during his six years as president.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Duterte sworn in as the Philippines' 16th president
Unlike his predecessors, Duterte took his oath before a small audience inside the Malacanang presidential palace.
Thu Jun 30 2016
Rodrigo Duterte proclaimed new president of Philippines but snubs ceremony
His refusal to attend broke tradition and disappointed even some of his supporters.
Mon May 30 2016
Davao, the new seat of power in the Philippines?
Rodrigo Duterte, who won last week's Philippine presidential election by a landslide, refuses to travel to the nation's capital, turning Davao into the country's new seat of power.
Tue May 17 2016
Five keys to Duterte's Philippine presidential win
Tough-talking Rodrigo Duterte owed his stunning victory in the Philippine presidential election to five key factors.
Tue May 10 2016
Meet Rodrigo Duterte: The Filipino Trump, turned up to 11
Rodrigo Duterte is the man likely to be the next president of the Philippines. His meteoric rise, coupled with his fascist appeal and anti-establishment persona, bears similarities to Donald Trump.
Tue May 10 2016
Duterte wins Philippine presidential election: monitor
Rodrigo Duterte stormed to a huge win in the Philippine presidential elections, according to poll monitor data released Tuesday.
Tue May 10 2016
Trump team signs transition agreement with Biden White House after delays
The move will allow Trump's team to coordinate directly with federal agencies and access documents.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Pakistani forces launch midnight raid on ex-PM Imran Khan's supporters, local media reports
At least six people, including four paramilitary soldiers, were killed before the Tuesday night raid was launched.
Wed Nov 27 2024
IPIC case: Najib, Mohd Irwan granted DNAA for six CBT charges involving RM6.6 billion
The judge made the decision after allowing the DNAA application submitted by the lawyers representing Najib and Mohd Irwan, respectively.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Gunfire heard across Beirut as Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire takes effect
Streams of cars began heading to southern Lebanon, which borders Israel, after the ceasefire.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Australia moves closer to ban social media for children
Australian parliament's lower house passes the bill, even as Google and Meta press the government to delay the legislation
Wed Nov 27 2024
Prospect of Lebanon ceasefire leaves Gazans feeling abandoned
Months of US-backed Arab mediation have yet to secure a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas to end the war in Gaza.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
The boat, the Sea Story, capsized on Monday near the Sataya Reef while carrying 31 tourists and 13 crew on a multi-day diving trip.
Wed Nov 27 2024
UTP introduced a first-of-its-kind Bachelor of Integrated Engineering with Honours
UTP has proudly unveiled Malaysia's first multidisciplinary engineering programme.
Wed Nov 27 2024
Biden to push for Gaza ceasefire after Israel-Lebanon deal
The US "will make another push, with Turkey, Egypt, Qatar, Israel and others, to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza," says Joe Biden.
Wed Nov 27 2024
JPS issues flood warning, 30 villages in Pasir Puteh expected to be inundated
Flooding is expected near Sungai Semerak, Pasir Puteh, affecting low-lying villages within 5km of the river, according to PRABN.
Wed Nov 27 2024