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Philippine groups demand Duterte allies comply with ‘plundemic’ probe
published : 4 Oct 2021 at 19:54 Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte speaks to the media after Philippine Senator Christopher "Bong" Go filed his certificate of candidacy to join the vice presidential race in Pasay City, metro Manila on Saturday. (AFP photo) MANILA: A group of 13 high-profile organisations has urged government cooperation in a probe…
Philippine leader Duterte announces retirement from politics…
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday announced he was retiring from politics and dropping plans to run for vice president in elections next year, when his term ends, paving the way for his politician daughter to make a possible bid for the top post.Speaking before reporters, Duterte said many Filipinos have…
‘It is a Circus’: Philippine Election Season Kicks Off
Candidates are expected to perform on stage, with their charisma, singing and dancing skills judged more harshly than their policiesCandidates are expected to perform on stage, with their charisma, singing and dancing skills judged more harshly than their policiesAFP Last Updated:October 01, 2021, 10:49 ISTFOLLOW US ON:The Philippines’ election season kicked off Friday with TV…