Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday that the Muslim rebel groups should sever their connection with the terrorist Abu Sayyaf group for the peace process to succeed.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday declared an immediate, unilateral ceasefire with communist guerrillas and asked the rebels to do the same to end decades of deadly violence and foster the resumption of peace talks.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed belief that the Philippines could get more benefits from China if the two countries could reach a settlement despite the recent ruling of the arbitral tribunal on the South China Sea issue.
President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that the Philippines will not honour its commitments under a historic agreement concluded last year in Paris that seeks to avoid catastrophic climate change.
President Rodrigo Duterte said yesterday that the Philippines will not honour its commitments under a historic agreement concluded last year in Paris that seeks to avoid catastrophic climate change.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has accused the United States of importing and sowing terror to the Middle East, causing staggering violence and mayhem in that region.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is taking a "soft-landing" approach in exploring ways to renew friendly ties with China, which have been strained in the past years over the disputes in the South China Sea, analysts said on Wednesday.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Vice President Leni Robredo as head of the housing agency.
Philippine President Rodrigo R. Duterte said Tuesday he is willing to grant amnesty to the leftist rebels if they surrender to the government.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte wanted a "conversation" with China on the South China Sea in a bid to work out a "win-win relationship" with the country, presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said on Friday.
Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as the 16th president of the Philippines on Thursday.
As Rodrigo Duterte takes over as Philippine president on Thursday, sparks of hope have arisen for a rapprochement between his country and China after relations soured during his predecessor's tenure.
Cameras from state television will provide live footage from Thursday’s inauguration at Malacañang Palace because there is not enough room for media.
Rodrigo Duterte will take his oath of office on Thursday as the Philippines' 16th president. On the campaign trail, he has promised to "kill" drug lords and shame corrupt government officials and policemen suspected of colluding with criminals.
The incoming minister in charge of Philippine mining has slammed the use of open pits to extract minerals, describing it as “madness” even to consider the method in the resource-rich country because of the environmental impact.
Members of the Cabinet of president-elect Rodrigo Duterte should brace for late night meetings as he admitted being at his best at 6 p.m. and would rather begin his workday officially at 1 p.m.
Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte was on Thursday accused of sexual harassment and disrespecting women after wolf whistling a female journalist on a nationally televised press conference.
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