Police in the Philippines are suspending their war on drugs until they have cleansed their ranks
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Trumpy Thrilla from Manila: President Duterte
Sometimes blips on the diplomatic radar far away can be prescient of larger things to come. In the Philippines, things are happening, and they’re worth taking note of for the psychology of the country’s President Duterte.
Philippines Threatens to Leave UN over Criticism of Drug Policy
Duterte should rethink the extrajudicial killings and allow for a system of law and order to rule his country and give even the worst of people the right to a fair trial
The Most Undiplomatic Insults in World History
Combative new President in the Philippines is only latest to make use of some very undiplomatic insults
Rising Toll in Philippine Drug War Hurting Nation’s Reputation
New President is being widely criticized after new death toll reveals costs of his Philippine drug war
New Philippine President Duterte Sworn In
Philippine President Duterte has taken over the office with expectations of major changes to come
Philippine Mayor Duterte Leads Presidential Voting
The latest exit polls show early lead for Philippine Mayor Duterte in crucial national vote
Opposition Figure Wins Philippine Presidential Run Approval
Senator Grace Poe wins in court to allow her Philippine Presidential run after much delay
A Resurgence in Nostalgia For Philippine Dictator Marcos
Why the current President found it necessary to once again denounce old Philippine Dictator Marcos
Pacquiao Senatorial Bid Moves Forward Despite Controversy
No pause for coming Pacquiao Senatorial election bid after loss of advertising deal over comments