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MANILA -- The recent international tribunal decision on the South China Sea was the talk of this year's Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) of heads of state, held last Friday and Saturday in Mongolia. [1]

AFP Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “responsible” as the International Criminal Court took him into custody Wednesday to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs. [2]

MANILA -- The Philippines will proceed based on an "award," or decision, made by a tribunal under the Permanent Court of Arbitration against China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, President Rodrigo Duterte told John Kerry, the U.S. [3]

EconomyDuterte vetoes contract labor bill in boost for Philippine business Employers hail last-minute move as a 'wise decision' by self-styled socialist Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, speaks at the Nikkei's Future of Asia conference on May 31,... [4]

ArtsFistfights and impotence recall Indonesia's troubled history Pulp film exploring patriarchal society draws international plaudits Detail of a poster for the movie "Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas" ("Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Ca... [5]

TOKYO -- China is bending over backward to court Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dubbed the Donald Trump of Asia for his tendency to use abusive language and make incendiary remarks. [6]

MANILA, Philippines – 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. [7]

Just hours after his inauguration on June 30, 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte nonchalantly declared that he would not "taunt" China with the landmark international ruling supporting his country's arbitration case on the South China Sea. [8]

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[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-07-21 · 40% match

Duterte thrown off by South China Sea victory

MANILA -- The recent international tribunal decision on the South China Sea was the talk of this year's Asia-Europe Meeting (ASEM) of heads of state, held last Friday and Saturday in Mongolia.

[2] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2025-03-13 · 39% match

Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ as ICC takes him into custody

AFP Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “responsible” as the International Criminal Court took him into custody Wednesday to face charges of crimes against humanity over his war on drugs.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-07-27 · 38% match

Duterte stands on international law in China dispute

MANILA -- The Philippines will proceed based on an "award," or decision, made by a tribunal under the Permanent Court of Arbitration against China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, President Rodrigo Duterte told John Kerry, the U.S.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2019-07-26 · 36% match

Duterte vetoes contract labor bill in boost for Philippine business

EconomyDuterte vetoes contract labor bill in boost for Philippine business Employers hail last-minute move as a 'wise decision' by self-styled socialist Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, speaks at the Nikkei's Future of Asia conference on May 31,

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2021-10-18 · 34% match

Fistfights and impotence recall Indonesia's troubled history

ArtsFistfights and impotence recall Indonesia's troubled history Pulp film exploring patriarchal society draws international plaudits Detail of a poster for the movie "Seperti Dendam, Rindu Harus Dibayar Tuntas" ("Vengeance is Mine, All Others Pay Ca

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-09-10 · 32% match

Japan, US fret as China woos Duterte

TOKYO -- China is bending over backward to court Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, dubbed the Donald Trump of Asia for his tendency to use abusive language and make incendiary remarks.

[7] MM www.irrawaddy.com · 2016-11-11 · 31% match

Philippine Leader to Honor Defense pacts with ‘Friends’ US

MANILA, Philippines – 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.

[8] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-05-02 · 31% match

Duterte's 'transactional approach' undermines ASEAN stance on China

Just hours after his inauguration on June 30, 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte nonchalantly declared that he would not "taunt" China with the landmark international ruling supporting his country's arbitration case on the South China Sea.

[9] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2020-08-27 · 30% match

Can Duterte's vaccine diplomacy kickstart local pharma industry?

MANILA -- When Russian and Filipino scientists met virtually on Aug. 12 to hammer out details for clinical trials of the Sputnik V coronavirus vaccine, they already had one volunteer: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte.

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