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Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘militarizing’ South China Sea with ‘provocative’ presence of 220 naval vessels

Posted on March 22, 2021March 22, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ defense minister has called on Beijing to withdraw boats detected in the South China Sea, describing their presence in the disputed area as a violation of his nation’s maritime rights. … Read More >Philippines accuses Beijing of ‘militarizing’ South China Sea with ‘provocative’ presence of 220 naval vessels

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

Nurses for jabs? Philippines offers to lift cap on health workers traveling abroad…if UK & Germany donate vaccines

Posted on February 25, 2021February 25, 2021By Editor

The Philippines has offered to lift the cap stopping nurses and other healthcare workers from leaving the country if the United Kingdom and Germany send Covid-19 vaccines in exchange. … Read More >Nurses for jabs? Philippines offers to lift cap on health workers traveling abroad…if UK & Germany donate vaccines

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

Philippines to strengthen its naval presence in another sign of rising tensions in South China Sea

Posted on February 10, 2021February 10, 2021By Editor

The Philippines’ new military chief says Manila will increase naval forces to protect fishermen after China tells its coast guard to fire on boats in territorial waters it claims. … Read More >Philippines to strengthen its naval presence in another sign of rising tensions in South China Sea

‘Don’t touch the vaccines’: Duterte warns communists & customs agents to keep their hands off Covid-19 jabs during transit

Posted on February 9, 2021February 9, 2021By Editor

President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte has warned communist rebels and his government’s own customs agents not to delay transport and delivery of Covid-19 vaccines to isolated areas of the country. … Read More >‘Don’t touch the vaccines’: Duterte warns communists & customs agents to keep their hands off Covid-19 jabs during transit

Philippines’ Duterte tells kids to stay home and watch TV, prolonging ban on children leaving the house amid Covid fears

Posted on January 28, 2021January 28, 2021By Editor

The president has extended a ban on youngsters leaving the home that was due to end in February, after the more contagious British strain of Covid-19 was found in the Philippines, including in test results from three children. … Read More >Philippines’ Duterte tells kids to stay home and watch TV, prolonging ban on children leaving the house amid Covid fears