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Former Philippine leader Duterte and aide accused of steering government contracts to cronies

A former Philippine opposition senator accused ex-President Rodrigo Duterte of plundering state coffers in a criminal complaint filed, alleging that he conspired with aide Christopher Lawrence Go to award government infrastructure contracts worth millions of dollars to cronies

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Philippine court clears Duterte critic Leila de Lima of drugs charges

Former senator and justice secretary was jailed during the Rodrigo Duterte presidency after questioning his drug war.

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Philippine Court Drops Drugs Charges Against Opposition Figure

Philippine court drops drug charges against Duterte critic Leila De Lima, highlighting human rights concerns during Duterte's anti-drug campaign.

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Philippine VP Sara Duterte Quits Cabinet Ahead Of Midterm Election

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday she has resigned from the cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos, with tense relations between the two families turning into a public rift in recent months.

International Business Times

The Philippine vice president resigns from posts in Marcos' Cabinet as alliance flounders

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte has resigned from her posts of education secretary and head of an anti-insurgency body as her whirlwind alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. unraveled over key differences

The Independent UK

Court Finds Four Philippine Police Guilty In Drug War Killings

Four Philippine policemen were found guilty Tuesday of killing a father and son, court officials said, in a rare case of law enforcement officers being prosecuted for taking part in former president Rodrigo Duterte's deadly drug war.

International Business Times

Police officers in the Philippines arrested for kidnapping 4 tourists and demanding a ransom

Philippine officials say four police officers in the capital region have been arrested for kidnapping for ransom that victimized four foreign tourists

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China Reveals Alleged Secret Agreement With Philippines Over South China Sea

China alleges a 2016 agreement with the Philippines on South China Sea access, leading to escalating tensions and disputes in the region.

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Philippine President Seizes Largest Meth Haul Without Casualties

President Marcos Jr. shifts Philippines' drug war tactics, seizes large meth haul without violence, diverging from Duterte's approach.

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Marcos Says Will Not Hand Duterte To ICC Over Drug War

Asked Monday if he would hand Duterte -- who has accused him of being a drug addict and criticized his policies -- to the ICC if it issued a warrant for his arrest, Marcos said "no".

International Business Times

Marcos Jr treads fine line with China as Philippines deepens US, Japan ties

Philiippines president highlights benefits to the Philippines economy of promised $100bn of investments.

Al Jazeera

Why Would The US Defend The Philippines?

Relations between the United States and the Philippines have been in overdrive since President Ferdinand Marcos took power in June 2022, fuelled by China's growing assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region.

International Business Times

Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea

US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty

The Guardian - AU

Summit with US, Japan aimed at economy, South China Sea cooperation: Marcos

Philippine president departs for US for first trilateral meeting seen as countering China’s geopolitical influence.

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Philippines President To Join Trilateral Summit On South China Sea

Philippines President Duterte plans trilateral summit with US and Japan to address South China Sea cooperation and regional security challenges.

International Business Times

Philippine Rise: A Potentially Resource-Rich Ridge Outside SCS That Chinese Vessels 'Intruded'

The Philippines has been pushing back against Chinese aggression in the West Philippine Sea through diplomatic channels, but the Philippine Rise may be a different story as the country's leader has been braver in recent comments about Beijing's aggression in Philippine territory – perhaps triggered by the Philippines' long history…

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Philippine President: No Need To Invoke Defence Treaty

President Duterte's response to South China Sea collision and implications for regional relations and maritime safety.

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‘Left behind’ families look to ICC for Philippines drug war justice

Ferdinand Marcos Jr has shown little interest in helping families find justice, as drug war killings continue.

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Philippine Protesters Say 'Never Again' On Anniversary Of Anti-Marcos Uprising

Hundreds of Filipino protesters marched through Manila on Sunday, marking the anniversary of the uprising that ousted Ferdinand Marcos, while vowing to prevent his son from repeating the dictatorship.

International Business Times

Marcos-Duterte Spat: A Real-Life Philippine 'Game Of Thrones' Threatening National Divide

Both politicians are "strong nationalists," but Marcos Jr. has a "much better idea" on managing US relations: Hudson Institute's Patrick Cronin

Al Jazeera

Sara Duterte-Carpio: Feud puts spotlight on Philippines’ vice president

The spat between her father, Rodrigo Duterte, and her boss, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, is testing her allegiances.

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Indonesia's Presidential Election Shapes US-China Rivalry in the Region

Discover the high stakes of the Indonesian presidential election for the US and China, and the delicate balancing act of Indonesia's non-aligned foreign po...

International Business Times

Philippines' Marcos And Duterte Clan Alliance Ruptures

Less than two years after Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos was swept to power, his family's alliance with his firebrand predecessor Rodrigo Duterte has been shattered.

Al Jazeera

Prospects shaky for Philippines’ government and communist peace talks

The two sides agreed to start talks this month, but continued fighting and mutual distrust have undermined process.

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Australia summons Chinese envoy to protest death sentence; Ben Roberts-Smith’s appeal begins; and Kylie takes home a Grammy

Australian academic Yang Hengjun given a suspended death sentence after five years in detention on espionage charges in China

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