MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he will not abrogate a defense treaty with the United States but questioned its importance and that of joint combat exercises,…
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Philippine President On Human Rights: Don’t Go There
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte met Monday with America’s top diplomat, where he voiced solidarity with the U.S. amid global concerns over North Korea’s nuclear program and angrily…
Trump Buddies Up To Duterte, Doesn’t Highlight Human Rights
MANILA, Philippines — Winding down his visit to Asia, President Donald Trump repeatedly praised Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, called him by his first name, shared a joke with him about…
Masala: Ramona Diaz Champions Free Speech With New Documentary, ‘A Thousand Cuts’
…match the iron bravado of President Rodrigo Duterte. Since taking office in 2016, Duterte has garnered heavy criticism not only for committing human rights violations during his war on drugs,…
Thai Prime Minister Accepts Trump’s Invitation To Visit US
…for meetings. The invitations followed another one in a call late Saturday to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. Washington’s diplomacy in Asia has focused recently on China and tensions with North…
His Asia Trip Winding Down, Trump Meets With Allies
…who then laughed as he figured out where to place his arms. One of the leaders on his flank: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has overseen a bloody drug war…
