Women all over the world mark the women’s day with rallies and protests to highlight the… . Women display placards during a rally at the U.S. Embassy to mark International Women’s Day Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Manila, Philippines.
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Women all over the world mark the women’s day with rallies and protests to highlight the… . Women display placards during a rally at the U.S. Embassy to mark International Women’s Day Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Manila, Philippines.
Ex cop links Philippine leader to killings in Senate inquiry
Retired police officer Arturo Lascanas holds documents as he testifies before a Senate inquiry Monday, March 6, 2017 in suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines. Lascanas has linked President Rodrigo Duterte when he was mayor, and his men to nearly 200 killings including foreign drug suspects, that the officer and other members of a so-called death squad allegedly carried out.
Protesters mark Philippine revolt by condemning killings
Protesters clench their fists while displaying a black banner to protest last year’s hero’s burial of the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos as they mark the 31st anniversary of the near-bloodless People Power revolt that ousted the Marcoses from 20-year-rule of the country Saturday, Feb. 25, 2017, in suburban Mandaluyong city, northeast of Manila, Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte, who expressed his support for the Marcoses, skipped the celebration, the first time by a sitting president.
Leading critic of Philippine leader arrested on drug charges
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Leading critic of Philippine leader arrested on drug charges
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures with a fist bump during his visit to the Philippine Army’s Camp Mateo Capinpin at Tanay township, Rizal province east of Manila, Philippines on Wednesday, Aug. 24, 2016. MANILA, Philippines — A Philippine opposition senator and leading critic of President Rodrigo Duterte’s deadly anti-drug crackdown was arrested Friday on drug charges but professed her innocence and vowed she would not be intimidated by a leader she called a “serial killer.”
Philippines’ minister says Duterte agrees with ban on mining in watershed areas
The Philippines’ environment minister on Thursday said that President Rodrigo Duterte had supported her decision to bar mining in watershed areas at a meeting earlier this week. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the Philippine Military Academy alumni homecoming in Fort Del Pilar, Baguio city, north of Manila, Philippines February 18, 2017.
Ex-cop says Duterte paid him, others to kill crime suspects
MANILA, Philippines – A retired Philippine police officer says President Rodrigo Duterte, when he was a city mayor, ordered and paid him and other members of a so-called liquidation squad to kill criminals and opponents, including a kidnapping suspect and his entire family and a critical radio commentator. Human rights lawyers who presented Arthur Lascanas at a news conference Monday said his allegations could be grounds for impeaching Duterte.
Life 28 mins ago 4:04 p.m.Boyfriend buys chicken-nugget bouquet for girlfriend who hates flowers
At least that’s what one college student in Manila, Philippines, did for his girlfriend to celebrate their one-month anniversary. “I told him I didn’t like flowers, so he got me a bouquet of chicken nuggets, and I pretty much became the happiest girl on the planet,” her caption read.
Ambassador says US not building arms depot in Philippines
In this Dec. 1, 2016 file photo, new U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim addresses the media shortly upon his arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in suburban Pasay city, south of Manila, Philippines, to succeed his predecessor Philip Goldberg.
Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
In this July 12, 2016 file image made from video, Lu Kang, the most senior spokesman of China’s Foreign Affairs Ministry, speaks to reporters about the international tribunal’s ruling on the South China Sea during a news briefing in Beijing. The new U.S. administration is heating up rhetoric over the South China Sea with a promise to challenge China’s occupation of disputed islands.
Philippines: Condoms in schools necessary to prevent HIV, group says as protests mount
A Filipino health worker shows condoms that are given for free to the public by the Health Department in Manila, Philippines, on Thursday, Dec 8, 2016. Source: AP/Aaron Favila ANY attempt to block the distribution of condoms in schools would inadvertently lead to higher chances of HIV infections among the Philippine youth, a global rights watchdog said.
Ap Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia
In this Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017 photo, anglers throw lines on a river during a trout catching contest in Hwacheon, South Korea. The contest is part of an annual ice festival which draws over 1,000,000 visitors every year.
Duterte orders troops to blast militants and their hostages
Filipino hostage Glenn Alindajao, left, talks to Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process Secretary Jesus Dureza prior to boarding a plane for Davao city following his release along with South Korean hostage Park Chul-hon… . South Korean hostage Park Chul-hong, center, is greeted by unidentified officials as he prepares to board a plane for Davao city following his release Saturday, Jan. 14, 2017, from his kidnappers in the volatile island of J… MANILA, Philippines – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he has ordered his troops to bomb extremists who flee with their captives in a bid to stop a wave of kidnappings at sea, calling the loss of civilian lives in such an attack “collateral damage.”
Move over Washington, Moscow is coming to the Philippines
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte gestures with Russian Ambassador to the Philippines Igor Khovaev and other officials at the anti-submarine navy ship Admiral Tributs at the south pier in Metro Manila, Philippines Jan 6, 2017. Source: Reuters/Noel Celis/Pool No longer is the United States influencing the region as it once did, leaving space for Russia and China to fill the void.
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, fourth left, shakes hands with Russia’s Rear Adm. Eduard Mikhailov, third left, at the anti-submarine navy ship Admiral Tributs at the south pier in Manila, Philippines on January 6, 2017.
Uber to help cities get a better grasp on traffic patterns
SAN FRANCISCO >> Uber is offering a helping hand to some of the same city leaders it sometimes antagonizes with the aggressive way it runs its popular ride-hailing service. The assistance will come in the form of a free website, called “Movement,” expected to be available to the public in mid-February.
Philippine FDA orders Sanofi to take down dengue vaccine ads
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Ap Photos: Editor selections from the past week in Asia
In this Friday, Dec. 16, 2016, photo, Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, left, share a light moment during their visit to the Kodokan judo hall in Tokyo. Russia and Japan agreed Friday to hold talks on joint economic development on four islands at the center of a territorial dispute between the countries.