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Rodrigo Duterte at ASEAN-US 40th Anniversary Commemorative Summit in 2017. \nWorld leaders are in the Philippines' capital for two days of summits.
POT, KETTLE

Duterte: New Philippine Prez Is Drug-Addicted ‘Son of Whore’

Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who was elected on a ticket with Duterte’s daughter, hit back by calling the former president a fentanyl addict.

Amanda Yen

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FAMILY VALUES

New Philippine President Praises Dictator Dad at Swearing-In

The Marcoses stole an estimated $10 billion during their last time in power.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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SEE THE DIFFERENCE?

Duterte Slams Pal Putin: ‘I Kill Criminals, Not Kids’

“We’re in two different worlds,” said the outgoing pariah, known for his approval of extrajudicial killings.

Dan Ladden-Hall

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SHOE-IN

Queen of Corruption Imelda Marcos Set for Shock Comeback

The son of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos is favorite to become president of the Philippines in 2022 as part of a baffling joint ticket with Rodrigo Duterte’s daughter.

Donald Kirk

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‘FIGHT, PACMAN’

Boxer Manny Pacquiao Is Running for Philippines Presidency

Hardliner Rodrigo Duterte, 76, can’t seek re-election under the country’s constitution.

Jamie Ross

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DUKES UP

Boxer Manny Pacquiao’s Next Title? President of Philippines

The welterweight just lost a big fight but is already gearing up for another one.

Matt Taylor

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BOTTOMS UP

Duterte Refuses Public Vax Because He Wants It in His Butt

The Philippines president’s spokesman said on television that his boss “wants to be injected in the buttocks” so cannot do it on camera.

Jamie Ross

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DISTURBING FINDINGS

ICC Finds Evidence of Crimes Against Humanity Under Duterte

During his four years in office, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has waged a deadly war on drugs in which thousands of people have been killed.

Jamie Ross

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BRAZEN

Duterte Owns Up to Philippines Drug Killings: ‘I’m the One’

“You can hold me responsible for anything, any death that has occurred in the execution of the drug war,” Duterte said on TV.

Tom Sykes

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THE GOOD FIGHT

The Fearless Journalist Targeted by a Murderous Dictator

The documentary “A Thousand Cuts” trails Maria Ressa, a reporter in the Philippines under attack by the Duterte regime. She opens up to Cassie da Costa about her fight for justice.

Cassie da Costa

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‘PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS’

Arch Duterte Critic Maria Ressa Found Guilty of Cyber Libel

The Philippine American journalist was honored as one of Time’s 2018 Person of the Year winners.

Jamie Ross

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