Tag: Rodrigo Duterte

Manila: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has urged China to temper its behaviour in the disputed areas of South China Sea. In a speech delivered on Tuesday night at the presidential palace, Duterte, who has sought improved ties with Beijing since taking office two years ago, called on China to respect countries’ right of passage through […]

Manila: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday called the country’s Chief Justice his “enemy” and urged the Parliament to hasten her impeachment process. Last week, Maria Lourdes Sereno, known for her opposition to Duterte’s war on drugs and other policies, had blamed him for impeachment proceedings against her. “I am putting you on notice that […]

Washington: US President Donald Trump has invited his Philippine counterpart Rodrigo Duterte to the White House, an official statement announced. “President Trump enjoyed the conversation and said that he is looking forward to visiting the Philippines in November,” the statement said on Saturday, adding that Trump invited Duterte to the White House “to discuss the […]

New York: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte won the 2017 TIME 100 poll after consistently leading the survey, the magazine said. The poll had asked readers who should be included on this year’s TIME 100 – an annual list of the world’s most influential people, a report published in the magazine said. Duterte received five per […]