President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines said he was ready to “declare war” with Canada over hundreds of tons of waste shipped to his country over five years ago.
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Philippine Communist Rebels Kill 6 Soldiers, Military Says
The attack was claimed by the New People’s Army, the Communist guerrillas who have been waging an insurgency in the Philippines since 1969.
Philippine Supreme Court Orders Release of Documents in Duterte’s Drug War
Rights groups said the ruling would give closure to families of the thousands of people killed in the crackdown promoted by President Rodrigo Duterte.
Ex-Police Official Accuses Two Duterte Associates of Drug Crimes
The official, Eduardo Acierto, said President Rodrigo Duterte had taken no action against the two men despite his antidrug crusade.
Philippines Officially Leaves the International Criminal Court
The court has been investigating whether President Rodrigo Duterte committed crimes against humanity in the course of his drug crackdown.
As Elections Near, Duterte Adds Dozens Seeking Office to His Deadly Drug List
Just two months ahead of voting across the Philippines, the president is accused of using his drug war to terrorize political opponents.
Maria Ressa, Philippine Journalist Critical of Rodrigo Duterte, Is Released After Arrest
Her detention in a digital libel case involving her online news site, Rappler, comes amid a crackdown on the news media by the president.
Maria Ressa, Philippine Journalist Critical of Rodrigo Duterte, Is Arrested
Her detention in a digital libel case involving her online news site, Rappler, comes amid a crackdown on the news media by the president.
Philippine Law Would Make 9-Year-Olds Criminally Liable
President Rodrigo Duterte has sought the change as a way to deter drug gangs from using children. Rights advocates called it a “stark mockery” of child development.
Philippines Should Take Over Shipyard to Keep It From Chinese, Officials Say
President Rodrigo Duterte has pursued a China-friendly policy, but it is not clear what he thinks of proposals for the government to control the shipyard at Subic Bay.