Category: Rodrigo Duterte

Philippines Resupplies Military Outpost on Disputed Shoal After Chinese Blockade

November 24, 2021
Asia & PacificChinaPhilippineRodrigo DuterteSouth China SeaWorld
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The Philippine military successfully delivered supplies to one of its outposts on a disputed shole in the South China Sea on Tuesday after Chinese coast guard vessels last week managed to block supply efforts. Philippine Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said two wooden vessels carrying navy personnel resupplied marines stationed on the Sierra Madre—a dilapidated grounded…

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Chinese Leader Xi Defends Beijing’s Actions in South China Sea Amid Heightened Regional Aggression

November 22, 2021
ASEANChinaChinese RegimeGlobal ExpansionRodrigo DuterteSouth China SeaSpecial TopicsXi Jinping
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Chinese leader Xi Jinping said at a recent summit that China will not “bully” smaller countries, amid growing scrutiny over its escalated military activities in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. Xi made the claim during a virtual summit on Nov. 22 between China and leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian…

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Philippines Duterte Seeks Senate Seat, Avoids Battle With Daughter

November 16, 2021
Asia & PacificelectionPhilippineRodrigo DuterteWorld
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MANILA—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte backed away from political retirement on Monday to launch a late bid for a senate seat, avoiding a clash with his own daughter for the vice-presidency just hours before a 2022 election deadline. Despite last-ditch efforts by supporters to convince her to succeed her father, Sara Duterte-Carpio is set to contest…

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Duterte Confirms He’ll Run for Philippines Vice President Next Year

August 25, 2021
Asia & PacificelectionsPhilippineRodrigo DuterteWorld
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MANILA, Philippines—Tough-talking Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has confirmed rumblings that he will run next year for vice president, in what critics say is an attempt at an end-run around constitutional term limits. Duterte, who is notorious for his vulgar rhetoric and crackdown on illegal drugs, which has killed thousands of mostly petty suspects, said in…

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Philippines’ Duterte Says Won’t Withdraw Ships From Contested Waters

May 14, 2021
Asia & PacificChinaChinese Regimeescalating disputesInternationalPhilippine PresidentRodrigo DuterteSouth China SeaWorld
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MANILA—Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has rebuffed a call from China to withdraw vessels from disputed areas of the South China Sea and said he would not bow to pressure, even if it jeopardizes his friendship with Beijing. The Philippines has boosted its presence in contested areas of its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), including Thitu island,…

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