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RODRIGO DUTERTE

Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 21, 2016
China uses island-building skills to develop Duterte's backyard
Among the first to gain from Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's China pivot could be the people who live on rickety wooden stilt-houses in a waterlogged area of his hometown of Davao City.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 20, 2016
Beijing offers $14 million arms package to the Manila, Philippine defense chief says
China has offered to provide $14 million worth of small arms and fast boats to the Philippines for free, aiding President Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs and fighting terrorism, Manila's defense minister said Tuesday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Dec 18, 2016
Meth gangs of China play starring role in Philippines drug crisis
It was around 10 a.m. on Sept. 22 when the raid on the pig farm began. Accompanied by fire and sanitation officials, a police team entered the compound at the foot of the extinct volcano Mount Arayat, north of Manila, on the pretext they were conducting a safety inspection.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Dec 15, 2016
Philippine president's admission he killed criminals an impeachable offense: senators
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte risks impeachment after he admitted "personally" killing criminals when he was the mayor of Davao City, said two Philippine senators.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 14, 2016
Philippines' Duterte says he may not 'be around' till end of term
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that he might not "be around" until the end of his term, and that, after winning the presidency at 71, he had found out late in the day that "I don't need it at my age."
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 13, 2016
Philippine lawmakers file criminal case against Duterte critic
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's allies in Congress on Tuesday filed a criminal complaint against a senator who has been an outspoken critic of a surge of extrajudicial killings unleashed by the president's campaign against drugs.
JAPAN
Dec 3, 2016
Duterte praises Japanese people, aid in early birthday bash for Emperor
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte praised Japanese sincerity and respectfulness as he gave thanks for Japan's aid to the Philippines over the years.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2016
China says it has defeated 'conspiracies' to stir up trouble over the South China Sea
China's success at turning around relations with the Philippines under new President Rodrigo Duterte show the "conspiracies" of certain countries to stir up trouble in the South China Sea have been defeated, China's foreign minister said on Saturday.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Dec 3, 2016
Trump reportedly invites Philippines' Duterte to visit next year
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump invited Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte to the White House next year during a "very engaging, animated" phone conversation, a Duterte aide said on Friday, amid rocky relations between their two countries.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 29, 2016
Duterte calls West's threats of ICC charges 'bullshit' as extrajudicial killings top 2,500
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday hit out at what he called "bullshit" Western threats to seek his indictment by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over his role in a bloody crackdown on drugs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Nov 14, 2016
Duterte says if Islamic State comes to Philippines, forget human rights
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte warned Monday that Islamic State militants driven out of Syria and Iraq could set up in his country, and if that happened he would forego human rights obligations to keep his people safe.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 11, 2016
Duterte says honoring defense pacts with 'friends' U.S.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday he would respect defense treaties with "friends" and "ally" the United States, but still wanted foreign troops to leave his country by the end of his term.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2016
Trump is not the only one casting political risk cloud over Southeast Asia
Donald Trump's protectionist policies aside, rising political risk in Southeast Asia is casting a shadow over economies that have been a driver of global growth in recent years.
Japan Times
WORLD / Politics
Nov 3, 2016
Philippines' Duterte rails at U.S. 'monkeys' for halting gun sale
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte chided the United States on Wednesday for halting the planned sale of 26,000 rifles to his country, calling those behind the decision "fools" and "monkeys" and indicating he might turn to Russia and China instead.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 1, 2016
Billionaire Huang and his rehab centers strengthen Philippines and Chinese ties
At the end of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte's landmark visit to China last month, he held a brief, private meeting with a businessman who may have played a crucial role in improving ties between the two nations.
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Nov 1, 2016
U.S. stops Philippines rifle sale after Senate opposition
The U.S. Department of State halted the planned sale of some 26,000 assault rifles to the Philippines' national police after Senator Ben Cardin said he would oppose it, Senate aides said Monday.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / World
Oct 30, 2016
Behind Manila's pivot to China
America's colonial rule still casts a long shadow over the Philippines and its relationship with the U.S.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Oct 29, 2016
Philippines says Chinese vessels have left disputed South China Sea shoal
Chinese ships are no longer at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea and Philippine boats can resume fishing, the Philippine defense minister said Friday, calling the Chinese departure a "welcome development."
BUSINESS
Oct 27, 2016
Duterte visit yields $1.85 billion in investment commitments
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Japan yielded investment commitments worth $1.85 billion from private companies, a member of his administration said Thursday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics
Oct 27, 2016
Duterte's statements leave Japan, U.S. vexed
After weeks of insulting the U.S. and cozying up to China, the tough-talking leader seemed reasonable at Wednesday's summit in Tokyo.

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