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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures as he delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
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Philippines' ex-President Rodrigo Duterte arrested at ICC's request over 'drugs war'

The ICC has said it would pursue an investigation of suspected crimes against humanity related to Duterte's role in overseeing a bloody "war on drugs" that killed thousands of Filipinos

Philippine Defence Minister Gilberto Teodoro speaks during a joint press conference with German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius (not pictured) at a hotel in Makati, Metro Manila, Philippines, August 4, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
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Philippine, Japan ministers agree to further enhance defence partnership

Philippine Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte attends an economic briefing following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's first State of the Nation Address, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/ File Photo
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Philippine lawmakers back petition seeking Vice President Sara Duterte's impeachment

An aerial view shows the BRP Sierra Madre on the contested Second Thomas Shoal, locally known as Ayungin, in the South China Sea, March 9, 2023 Photo: Reuters/File Photo
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Philippines files protest over Beijing's 'escalatory actions' in South China Sea

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, May 31, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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Japan, Philippines, US vow to deepen cooperation: Manila

Philippine Vice-President Sara Duterte attends a legislative inquiry into her office's use of public funds at the House of Representatives, in Quezon City, Philippines, November 25, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Eloisa Lopez/File Photo
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Philippines' Marcos drops estranged VP Duterte from security council

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. delivers his third State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 22, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
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Philippines' Marcos says reported presence of Russian submarine 'very worrisome'

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, May 31, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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Philippines' Marcos vows to fight back after estranged VP's assassination threat

Manila Fire District said around 1,000 houses were burned in the blaze that is thought to have started on the second floor of one of the homes. Photo: AFP/BSS
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Fire rips through slum area in Philippine capital

Philippine Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte attends an economic briefing following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr's first State of the Nation Address, in Pasay City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Lisa Marie David/File Photo
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Philippine VP's assassination threat against president a national security matter: official

Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr delivers a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, in Singapore, May 31, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Edgar Su/File Photo
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Philippines Marcos' says will not block ICC if ex-president Duterte wants to be investigated

A Philippine supply boat sails during a resupply mission for Filipino troops stationed at a grounded warship in the South China Sea, October 4, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/File Photo
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Philippines says it's under pressure from China to cede claims in South China Sea

Philippine Coast Guard personnel evacuate residents after flood waters rose due to heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm Trami in Camarines Sur, Philippines October 24, 2024. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard/Handout via REUTERS
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Tropical Storm Trami wreaks havoc in the Philippines, at least 26 dead