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Philippines: Duterte set to ban smoking in public

A nationwide ban on smoking in public places is set to be signed by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte this month.

12/10/2016

Philippines

Duterte says foreign critics can keep their aid, Philippines can "do without" America

To mark 100 days in power President Roberto Duterte of the Philippines says he does not care about US and EU threats to cut aid, and that his country does not need the Americans any more.

07/10/2016

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Owners have their pets blessed in Manila

Hundreds of pet owners have had their animals blessed at a Manila shopping mall on Saturday, ahead of the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of…

02/10/2016

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Philippines President likens himself to Hitler, wants to kill 3 million drug addicts

The leader, who backs vigilante death squads in his war on drugs, appeared to answer critics who call him a dictator by likening himself to the Nazi leader.

30/09/2016

Philippines

False alarm sparks full response in Manila

A Saudi Arabian Airlines flight was isolated at Manila airport in the Phillipines on Tuesday morning, when a hijack alarm was accidentally pressed by the pilot.

20/09/2016

Philippines

Philippine hitman says he heard Duterte order killings

A self-proclaimed hit-man in the Philippines says he heard the country’s president order extra-judicial killings in the early ’90s.

15/09/2016

Philippines

What did Rodrigo Duterte call Barack Obama?

Hardliner Duterte has warned the US president not to question him over a surge in drug-related killings since Duterte took office two months ago.

05/09/2016

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Philippines declares 'state of lawlessness' after deadly blast

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared a ‘‘state of lawlessness’‘ in the Philippines after a bomb attack in his home city killed at least 14 people.

03/09/2016

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Philippines: blast in Davao City kills at least 12

Police in the Philippines are investigating the cause of an explosion in Davao City.

03/09/2016

Philippines

Philippines rocked by market blast in Davao

An explosion has ripped through a market in the Philippines killing at least ten people and wounding dozens more.

02/09/2016

Philippines

Philippines police turn to puppets in the war on drugs

Police in the Philippines have turned to puppets in a bid to warn school children about the dangers of drug use.

29/08/2016

Philippines

Kerry urges talks between China and Philippines on South China Sea

Wading into the South China Sea dispute, US Secretary of State John Kerry has said he backs the resumptions of talks between China and the Philippines over the disputed region, as he met with his Fil

27/07/2016

Philippines

Philippines: Rodrigo Duterte sworn in as president

The Philippines has a new president after Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in during a ceremony in Manila following his resounding election victory in May.

30/06/2016

Philippines

Will the Philippines reinstate the death penalty?

President-elect Rodrigo Duterte has pledged to bring back hanging and introduce a "shoot-to-kill" policy for the police.

16/05/2016

Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte: from "The Punisher" to president

He has been called a “maverick” and nicknamed “Digong Duterte”. The 71-year-old former mayor of Davao is perhaps the least orthodox politician to

10/05/2016

Philippines

Duterte out in front in Philippine election

With record turnout and the majority of votes counted, "The Punisher" is poised to be the next president

10/05/2016

Philippines

Rodrigo Duterte claims victory as Philippines president

Rodrigo Duterte, a controversial mayor, accused of having links to death squads and vigilante killers, has claimed victory as president of the

10/05/2016

Philippines

Outspoken mayor Duterte leads Philippines presidential vote in early count

Mayor of Davao city, Rodrigo Duterte was leading with more than 10 million votes, with three-quarters of the precincts counted.

09/05/2016

Philippines

Presidential vote underway in the Philippines

The election campaign exposed widespread disgust with the Southeast Asian country's governing elite. There is widespread poverty and inequality despite years of robust economic growth.

09/05/2016

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Crucifixion in the Philippines

A group Catholics in the Philippines marked Good Friday (25 March) with re-enactments of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. Devotees take part in such

26/03/2016

Philippines

Luzon: from sea to surf to scenic

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25/03/2016

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Filipino Catholics recall suffering of Jesus

Filipino Catholics whip their own backs following a tradition of self-flagellation as a form of repentance during Lent.

25/03/2016

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Five reasons to love the Philippines

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23/03/2016

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Tourism in the Philippines at an all-time high

Euronews spoke at Berlin’s ITB to Domingo Ramon C. Enerio III, President of the Tourism Promotions Board in the Philippines, about how 2015 turned

10/03/2016

Philippines

Mystery surrounds discovery of 'mummified' German sailor in Philippine seas

The mummified corpse of a missing German sailor has been found on a yacht drifting off the southern Philippines coast. Police say documents on board

01/03/2016

Philippines

Japanese Emperor in the Philippines amid protest from wartime sex slaves

Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko paid tribute to the Philippines’ World War II heroes in Manila on Wednesday (January 27). The pair are

27/01/2016