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‘End that son of a b*tch’: Duterte confirms US-Philippines military collaboration agreement is toast

Posted on February 8, 2020February 8, 2020By Editor

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte is “terminating” the Visiting Forces Agreement, which provides legal immunity to US military drills, in retaliation for the US canceling the visa of a political ally and fellow drug-warrior. … Read More >‘End that son of a b*tch’: Duterte confirms US-Philippines military collaboration agreement is toast

First lethal case outside China: WHO confirms death of coronavirus patient in Philippines

Posted on February 2, 2020February 2, 2020By Editor

A man has died in the Philippines after testing positive for coronavirus, becoming the first lethal case of the outbreak outside China. The deceased recently returned from Wuhan, the center of the crisis. … Read More >First lethal case outside China: WHO confirms death of coronavirus patient in Philippines

Philippines’ President Orders Travel Ban on Chinese Nationals From Hubei – Spokesman

Posted on January 31, 2020January 31, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ President Rodrigo Duterte has requested an entry ban on Chinese nationals from the Hubei province, where the novel coronavirus originates in, his spokesman said on Friday. … Read More >Philippines’ President Orders Travel Ban on Chinese Nationals From Hubei – Spokesman

‘I want to open new fronts with Russia & China as US lived off the fat of our land,’ Philippines’ Duterte tells RT

Posted on January 24, 2020January 24, 2020By Editor

Speaking to RT, firebrand President Rodrigo Duterte spewed vitriol at the US for seeing the Philippines as “a vassal state,” revealing that he has sets his hopes on reaching out to Moscow and Beijing instead. … Read More >‘I want to open new fronts with Russia & China as US lived off the fat of our land,’ Philippines’ Duterte tells RT

‘I received an invitation to the US. Will I go? No,’ Philippine’s Duterte tells RT

Posted on January 23, 2020By Editor

Filipino president Rodrigo Duterte told RT in an exclusive interview that he has no plans to visit the US for the ASEAN summit, having already snubbed one invitation over a clash of words with Obama. … Read More >‘I received an invitation to the US. Will I go? No,’ Philippine’s Duterte tells RT

Duterte jokes about peeing on Taal volcano, says ‘beautiful women’ make his problems disappear

Posted on January 16, 2020January 16, 2020By Editor

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte made some characteristically brash remarks prior to and during his visit to areas affected by the Taal eruption, saying he would extinguish the volcano by peeing on it. … Read More >Duterte jokes about peeing on Taal volcano, says ‘beautiful women’ make his problems disappear

WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ Taal volcano has erupted, spewing a large column of ash which prompted raised alert levels and the evacuation of nearby communities. Making the sight even more menacing, lightning was seen hitting the ash plume. … Read More >WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology raises Taal Volcano alert level to ‘hazardous eruption imminent’

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ Taal Volcano has received the fourth out of five alert levels, now standing at ‘hazardous eruption imminent’. The Taal has emitted a massive column of steam and ash, prompting evacuation of nearby settlements. … Read More >Philippine Institute of Volcanology & Seismology raises Taal Volcano alert level to ‘hazardous eruption imminent’

WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

Posted on January 12, 2020January 12, 2020By Editor

The Philippines’ Taal volcano has erupted, spewing a large column of ash which prompted raised alert levels and the evacuation of nearby communities. Making the sight even more menacing, lightning was seen hitting the ash plume. … Read More >WATCH lightning strike over Taal Volcano in the Philippines during 1st eruption in DECADES

World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report

Posted on December 9, 2019December 9, 2019By Editor

The Philippines is on course to become the first foreign nation to acquire BrahMos, the world’s fastest supersonic cruise missile, which was jointly developed by India and Russia, according to a report. … Read More >World’s fastest supersonic cruise missiles, developed by Russia & India, to be purchased by Philippines next year – report