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Philippine court acquits former justice minister of drug charges after key witnesses said they lied

Philippine court acquits former justice minister of drug charges after key witnesses said they lied

  • Leila de Lima has been detained since 2017 on drug charges she says were fabricated by former President Rodrigo Duterte and his officials
  • Multiple witnesses have recanted their testimonies, claiming they were coerced into making allegations against de Lima
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Special Philippines to buy US helicopters after dropping Russia deal

Philippines to buy US helicopters after dropping Russia deal

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Special Duterte slams ICC prosecutor’s plan to resume probe into Philippines’ drug war

Duterte slams ICC prosecutor’s plan to resume probe into Philippines’ drug war

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Special Philippines president-elect says Duterte urged him to uphold ‘war on drugs’ video

Philippines president-elect says Duterte urged him to uphold ‘war on drugs’

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Special Philippine Congress proclaims Ferdinand Marcos winner of presidential election video

Philippine Congress proclaims Ferdinand Marcos winner of presidential election

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Special Philippine dictator’s son leads presidential race to succeed Duterte

Philippine dictator’s son leads presidential race to succeed Duterte

By Ellie Aben ·
Philippines’ Duterte, China’s Xi call for to restraint in South China Sea

Philippines’ Duterte, China’s Xi call for to restraint in South China Sea

By Reuters ·
Philippine president Duterte signs into law raising sexual consent age from 12 to 16

Philippine president Duterte signs into law raising sexual consent age from 12 to 16

By Reuters ·
Special Philippines to revive nuclear energy program to help replace coal plants

Philippines to revive nuclear energy program to help replace coal plants

By Ellie Aben ·
UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed meets Robert Borje, presidential assistant on foreign affairs and special envoy. (WAM)

Abu Dhabi crown prince, Philippines president talk growing ties

By Arab News ·
Philippine president Duterte signs into law creating a department for overseas Filipino workers

Philippine president Duterte signs into law creating a department for overseas Filipino workers

By ROMMER M. BALABA ·
Philippines’ Duterte withdraws candidacy for a senate seat

Philippines’ Duterte withdraws candidacy for a senate seat

By Reuters ·
Special Duterte pledges ‘better days’ as Filipinos prepare to celebrate Christmas

Duterte pledges ‘better days’ as Filipinos prepare to celebrate Christmas

By Ellie Aben ·

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