Rodrigo Duterte – Page 2 – THE OVAL CIRCLE

‘Our friendship will end here’: Duterte defies Beijing, says he won’t withdraw vessels from disputed waters

Posted on May 17, 2021May 17, 2021By Editor

The president of the Philippines has vowed not to withdrawal his country’s ships from waters contested by China as a long-running dispute between the two nations over sovereignty of South China Sea territory heats up. … Read More >‘Our friendship will end here’: Duterte defies Beijing, says he won’t withdraw vessels from disputed waters

Manila claims nearly 300 Chinese militia vessels have swarmed Philippines-held islands in latest incursion

Posted on May 16, 2021May 16, 2021By Editor

The Philippines taskforce for the South China Sea has reported incursions into its maritime territory by 287 Chinese militia vessels, one week after President Rodrigo Duterte questioned an international ruling in Manila’s favor. … Read More >Manila claims nearly 300 Chinese militia vessels have swarmed Philippines-held islands in latest incursion

Philippines’ Duterte orders arrest of mask violators… after attending Covid-19 meeting without wearing a mask

Posted on May 8, 2021May 8, 2021By Editor

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has issued a directive calling on police to arrest people who refuse to wear masks properly after a meeting with his Covid-19 task force where he was the only person seen not wearing a mask. … Read More >Philippines’ Duterte orders arrest of mask violators… after attending Covid-19 meeting without wearing a mask

Duterte says he will send Philippines’ navy ships into South China Sea to ‘stake claim’ over oil resources

Posted on April 20, 2021April 20, 2021By Editor

The Philippines will send naval vessels into the disputed South China Sea in a bid to defend what it claims are its oil and mineral resources, President Rodrigo Duterte has said, in remarks he partly directed at China. … Read More >Duterte says he will send Philippines’ navy ships into South China Sea to ‘stake claim’ over oil resources

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Is that you, Rodrigo? California driver caught using fake license with photo of Philippines president

Posted on March 13, 2021March 13, 2021By Editor

Police in Los Angeles say they have seized a fake driving license bearing the photo of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. The police department praised the officers involved for being “up to speed” with world leaders. … Read More >Is that you, Rodrigo? California driver caught using fake license with photo of Philippines president

Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021By Editor

The Philippines human rights watchdog has launched a probe after nine unarmed people died during a police operation. The deaths followed the president’s order to troops to “kill” rebels, but the govt insists the move was legal. … Read More >Philippines human rights watchdog launches probe as nine killed in anti-communist raids Duterte govt says were ‘legal’

Duterte can choose which Covid-19 vaccine he gets because ‘he’s the president’ and he’s old, says Philippines govt spokesman

Posted on March 6, 2021March 6, 2021By Editor

Manila has said the country’s leader can chose which jab he wants because “he’s the president,” dismissing the guidance of the nation’s vaccine Tsar who urged Filipinos not to wait and get the first shot they’re offered. … Read More >Duterte can choose which Covid-19 vaccine he gets because ‘he’s the president’ and he’s old, says Philippines govt spokesman

Duterte Harry: Philippines leader admits ‘faults’ including ‘extrajudicial killings,’ but says corruption isn’t one of them

Posted on March 6, 2021March 6, 2021By Editor

While addressing an official anti-communist taskforce on Friday, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte defended himself against claims of corruption – but said he’s working on his other faults, including “extrajudicial killings.” … Read More >Duterte Harry: Philippines leader admits ‘faults’ including ‘extrajudicial killings,’ but says corruption isn’t one of them

Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country

Posted on February 16, 2021February 16, 2021By Editor

The presidential spokesman has denied allegations that the government is trying to extort money from the US in exchange for a new Visiting Forces Agreement, but is upset that Washington gives more defense aid to other countries. … Read More >Philippines denies trying to ‘extort’ US after Duterte demands Washington pay for its troops staying in the country

‘If you want Visiting Forces Agreement, you have to pay!’: Philippines’ Duterte signals freebie for US is over

Posted on February 13, 2021February 13, 2021By Editor

The President of the Philippines has conceded that the “exigency” of the geopolitical situation makes the presence of US troops in the country a necessity, but warned Washington it won’t be getting anything for free this time. … Read More >‘If you want Visiting Forces Agreement, you have to pay!’: Philippines’ Duterte signals freebie for US is over