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Since he took office on June 30, 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has waged a brutal campaign against illegal drugs without facing any significant resistance. [1]

MANILA--President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday classified the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing as a terrorist organization in a move that could trigger fresh armed clashes. Peace talks were terminated in November. [2]

MANILA -- Rodrigo Duterte, the frontrunner in the Philippine presidential election, talked with businessmen about killing criminals and tackling drug problems on Wednesday at an event intended for him to spell out his economic policies. [3]

PoliticsDuterte's public support falls amid killings in drug war Philippine president's satisfaction, trust scores slip from high levels Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's net satisfaction rating from the public fell during the third quarter to t... [4]

MANILA -- Doubts over Rodrigo Duterte's health -- and his latest threat to step down as president -- lay bare deep political divisions in the Philippines. [5]

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has played down concerns about his state of health after sparking alarm by revealing that he had a rare disease and has been taking a powerful painkiller. [6]

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Sources
[1] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-10-12 · 37% match

Richard Heydarian: Fading criticism allows Duterte to continue his violent drug war

Since he took office on June 30, 2016, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has waged a brutal campaign against illegal drugs without facing any significant resistance.

[2] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-12-05 · 36% match

Duterte labels Communists as terrorists, heightening tension

MANILA--President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday classified the Communist Party of the Philippines and its armed wing as a terrorist organization in a move that could trigger fresh armed clashes. Peace talks were terminated in November.

[3] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-04-28 · 32% match

Duterte fails to calm nervous investors

MANILA -- Rodrigo Duterte, the frontrunner in the Philippine presidential election, talked with businessmen about killing criminals and tackling drug problems on Wednesday at an event intended for him to spell out his economic policies.

[4] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2017-10-09 · 32% match

Duterte's public support falls amid killings in drug war

PoliticsDuterte's public support falls amid killings in drug war Philippine president's satisfaction, trust scores slip from high levels Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's net satisfaction rating from the public fell during the third quarter to t

[5] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-10-05 · 31% match

Duterte health doubts lay bare Philippine political divisions

MANILA -- Doubts over Rodrigo Duterte's health -- and his latest threat to step down as president -- lay bare deep political divisions in the Philippines.

[6] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2016-12-19 · 31% match

Duterte brushes off growing concerns about his health

MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has played down concerns about his state of health after sparking alarm by revealing that he had a rare disease and has been taking a powerful painkiller.

[7] MM www2.irrawaddy.com · 35% match

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