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Factbox - Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter

Factbox - Five things to know about Philippine President Duterte's daughter

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's surprise retirement from politics has cleared the way for his daughter Sara's presidential run.
Sun Oct 03 2021
Philippines talking to Russian vaccine maker on trials, seeks 'complete dossier'

Philippines talking to Russian vaccine maker on trials, seeks 'complete dossier'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has lauded the Russian vaccine and offered to be "injected in public", to allay public fears about its safety.
Wed Aug 12 2020
Philippines extends coronavirus lockdown, home quarantine to end-April

Philippines extends coronavirus lockdown, home quarantine to end-April

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday approved the extension of lockdown and home quarantine measures covering more than half of the population.
Tue Apr 07 2020
Philippines drugs war to target 'big fish', police units disbanded

Philippines drugs war to target 'big fish', police units disbanded

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's ferocious war on drugs will shift to a higher gear to target "big fish", officials said on Thursday.
Thu Oct 12 2017
As Duterte's brutal war on drugs drags on, a mother cries for justice

As Duterte's brutal war on drugs drags on, a mother cries for justice

Raymart Siapo, a 19-year-old disabled person became another victim in Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's brutal war on drugs when his bullet-riddled body was found near Barangay Manila.
Sun Oct 08 2017
Philippines' Duterte proposed deal to end city siege, then backed out

Philippines' Duterte proposed deal to end city siege, then backed out

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was preparing to make a deal with Daish-inspired militants in the days after they laid siege to a southern city, but aborted the plan without explanation.
Wed Jul 05 2017
Philippines president Duterte says he 'will not talk to terrorists'

Philippines president Duterte says he 'will not talk to terrorists'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he would not talk to Muslim rebels who are fighting the military and occupying parts of a southern city.
Wed May 31 2017
Trump praises Duterte for an 'unbelievable job' on drug issue

Trump praises Duterte for an 'unbelievable job' on drug issue

Almost 9,000 people, many small-time users and dealers, have been killed in the Philippines since Duterte took office on June 30.
Wed May 24 2017
Duterte warns terrorists - 'I'll be harsh'

Duterte warns terrorists - 'I'll be harsh'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he will deal harshly with terrorism and that martial law on the island of Mindanao would remain in place for a year if necessary.
Wed May 24 2017
ASEAN extremely worried of the escalating tension in Korea - Duterte

ASEAN extremely worried of the escalating tension in Korea - Duterte

ASEAN is extremely worried about the escalating tension in the Korean Peninsula, including North Korea, the Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said.
Sun Apr 30 2017
ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement

ASEAN firms up South China Sea stance as Beijing lobbies over statement

Southeast Asian countries have altered a statement to be issued at Saturday's ASEAN summit to include references to militarization and island-building in the South China Sea.
Sat Apr 29 2017
Philippines' Duterte fires interior minister over corruption allegations

Philippines' Duterte fires interior minister over corruption allegations

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has fired his interior minister for "loss of trust and confidence", the most senior government executive to be removed for corruption issues.
Tue Apr 04 2017
Duterte urges Filipinos to support war on drugs, corruption

Duterte urges Filipinos to support war on drugs, corruption

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday urged Filipinos to support his war on drugs and corruption to attain peace in the archipelagic country of more than 100 million.
Sat Dec 31 2016
Philippine Duterte's admission he killed criminals an impeachable offence - senators

Philippine Duterte's admission he killed criminals an impeachable offence - senators

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte risks impeachment after he admitted "personally" killing criminals when he was the mayor of Davao City.
Thu Dec 15 2016
Philippines' Duterte meets 'hero' Putin

Philippines' Duterte meets 'hero' Putin

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday met the man he calls his hero, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and unburdened his gripes about US "hypocrisy," "bullying" and foreign wars.
Sun Nov 20 2016
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers

Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup

The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024