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Duterte rejects $280m aid from European Union to project Philippines as 'independent nation'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte decided to reject grants to prevent EU from interfering in his drug war policy.
Never mind geography, Duterte says Mongolia and Turkey could join Asean
Philippines president says he is willing to sponsor the two countries to join the 10-member group.
Major-general, running mate... and sexy dancer join Duterte's administration
Philippine president appoints yet more high-ranking military men to Cabinet.
Philippines: Duterte hosts his first annual military drill with US but scales down troop numbers
The drill takes place amid Rodrigo Duterte's efforts to pivot foreign policy away from the US.
US political heavyweights slam Donald Trump for reaching out to dictators
Barack Obama showed a willingness to listen,Trump is taking that a step further.
Philippines' President Duterte may be too 'tied up' to attend meeting with Donald Trump
The controversial figure has a busy calendar, meeting leaders of China, Russia and Israel.
Asean meets amid North Korea missile launch tensions and South China Sea row
The summit comes on the day when North Korea test-fired a ballistic missile that failed.
Duterte promises to look into discovery of 'secret cell' in Manila
The Commission on Human Rights found around 12 people crammed in a windowless room at a Manila police station.
Father of Miss World Philippines dies in police station amid Duterte's brutal 'war on drugs'
Edmundo Parungao allegedly shot himself in the mouth while in a police station.
Lawyer of self-confessed Filipino hitman files case against Duterte at ICC over war on drugs
The Filipino president and 11 senior government officials have been accused of crimes against humanity.
Duterte warns Islamists again: 'I'll eat you alive – just give me vinegar and salt'
The warning comes after a Filipino soldier was found decapitated by Abu Sayyaf militants.
Philippines: Duterte creates new medals to honour supporters of his bloody war on drugs
Duterte's drug war in the Philippines has allegedly seen more than 7,000 people killed.
Beijing's warning prompts Duterte to backpedal on his plan to visit disputed South China Sea island
The Philippine president said he is no longer visiting the Thitu Island out of respect for his friendship with China.
Philippines envoy to UK defends Duterte's bloody drug war after Liam Fox sparks backlash
UK trade minister came under fire for suggesting Britain and Duterte's Philippines could have "shared values".
Duterte assures China that no 'offensive weapons' will be placed in disputed South China Sea
On 6 April, Duterte ordered the military to occupy and fortify the Spratly islands in the South China Sea.
China concerned over Duterte's comments on Philippines upgrading facilities in South China Sea
On 6 April, President Duterte ordered the military to occupy and fortify the Spratly islands in the South China Sea.
Duterte orders military to occupy and fortify Spratly islands amid plans to visit South China Sea
'We tried to be friends with everybody but we have to maintain our jurisdiction now,' the Filipino president said.
Duterte sacks interior minister after 'loss of trust'
Ismael Sueno is the senior-most minister to be dismissed by the Philippine president.
Philippine youth theatre group perform musical against President Duterte's war on drugs
Over 8,000 drug addicts and dealers have been killed since Duterte took office in June 2016
Lawmaker seeking impeachment of Duterte accuses him of 'defeatist stance' on South China Sea
Gary Alejano has charged the Philippine president with corruption and 'betrayal of public trust'.
Duterte slams US for not sending the armada to stop China's constructions in South China Sea
Recent reports claim construction has been completed on 3 of the man-made islands in the disputed waters.
Duterte leads early poll of Time's 100 'most influential' list ahead of Trump, Putin and Theresa May
78% of voters said Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte should be on the '2017 TIME 100'.
China flatly denies reports of building stations on disputed shoal in South China Sea
'That does not exist at all,' China's foreign ministry spokeswomen Hua Chunying said.
'Mind your own business' Duterte snaps at EU over Philippines' plans to reinstate death penalty
The Philippines president said capital punishment was a 'favourite' among Asean countries.
Philippines to build runway and port in disputed South China Sea to boost military presence
Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana disclosed the plans after visiting a military base near Spratly Islands.
Duterte to meet Aung San Suu Kyi during Myanmar-Thailand visit
Philippines President will be in Myanmar on 19 and 20 March, after which he will head to Thailand.
First impeachment complaint filed against Duterte in Philippine Congress for abuse of power
An opposition lawmaker accused the president of violating the constitution, betraying public trust, among other crimes.
Self-confessed Filipino hitman to file case against Duterte at ICC for 'crimes against humanity'
Edgar Matobato is expected to file a case with the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Duterte defends killing of poor as necessary in Philippines drug war
The president explained that it was people from the lower classes who were most likely to peddle drugs.
Philippines: Attempt made to bribe President Duterte, spokesman says
Duterte told a cabinet meeting that Tobacco company Mighty Corporation attempted to bribe him 'with millions'.