‘God’ agreed to send all victims of extrajudicial killings to heaven, Duterte claims
All victims of extrajudicial killings will get a free pass to heaven, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte announced after purportedly consulting with “God” on the issue. Speaking at the opening of a drug rehabilitation center on Friday, the eccentric Philippines leader disclosed that he had “asked God” for “all the victims of extrajudicial killings” to go […]
‘He is my idol’: Duterte cheers North Korea’s Kim despite branding him ‘maniac’ earlier
In a sudden change of heart, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte called North Korean leader Kim Jong-un his “idol” and “a good fellow.” Just a year ago, he labeled Kim a “son-of-a-whore maniac.” “He has become my idol, Kim Jong-un. For all of the time, he was pictured to be the bad boy of the community,” […]
‘Dirty’ Rodrigo Duterte on the ropes as ISIS, US Special Forces crash the Philippines
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has found himself in a perilous situation, as Islamic State-linked militants continue a siege in the country’s south, while US Special Forces have arrived to lend ‘technical support.’ What could possibly go wrong? Just last month, Rodrigo ‘Dirty’ Duterte appeared to be riding high on the tiger of geopolitics with surprising […]
Rodrigo Duterte jokes to soldiers that they can rape women with impunity
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has sought to reassure soldiers who might be accused of committing abuses under martial law and jokingly said that if any of them were to rape three women, he would personally claim responsibility for it. Duterte is notorious for comments often deemed offensive and made the remark as a joke, reiterating […]
Philippines ‘Dirty’ Duterte facing ‘same ISIS dynamic’ as Assad in Syria
Someone has unleashed ISIS, which forces the Filipino government to come down hard, to declare martial law, and then the international organizations will demonize Duterte, Patrick Henningsen, Executive Editor of 21st Century Wire.com, told RT. Fighters linked to ISIS went on a rampage in the Philippines’ city of Marawi. The country’s President Rodrigo Duterte has […]
‘West is just double talk, I want more ties with Russia & China’ – President Rodrigo Duterte
The Philippines should have stronger ties with Russia and China, as Western nations are only interested in double talk and disregard Philippines interests, President Rodrigo Duterte told RT and other Russian media ahead of his visit to Moscow. The Philippines leader is due to arrive for a five-day visit on May 22. Duterte said that […]
President Rodrigo Duterte says China’s Xi threatened war if Philippines drills for oil
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Friday Chinese counterpart China Xi Jinping had warned him there would be war if Manila tried to enforce an arbitration ruling and drill for oil in a disputed part of the South China Sea. In remarks that could infuriate China, Duterte hit back at domestic critics who said he […]
Donald Trump invites Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte to Washington
US president Donald Trump has invited Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte to the White House during a phone call that also addressed concerns over North Korea, the White House said in a statement. The White House gave no details of when the leaders would meet in Washington to discuss their alliance, but said Trump looked forward […]
Images of Philippines prisoners sitting naked in contraband raid spark outrage
Photos showing hundreds of prisoners sitting naked at a Philippines jail have prompted outrage and even comparisons on social media to World War II concentration camps, with Amnesty International calling the incident “cruel” and “inhumane.” The pictures show inmates at Cebu provincial jail sitting completely naked on concrete, illuminated by spotlights, as armed police stand […]
Your Key to the Middle East – A Comprehensive Hospitality, Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Agency Launches Operations in Middle East
Claviger, a comprehensive Sales and Marketing Agency specializing in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism recently launched its operations in the Middle East. Founded in March 2016 by experienced hospitality professional Ahmed Baki, the Agency, headquartered in Dubai, provides strategic counsel for clients looking to enhance their outreach and maximize their global sales and marketing efforts in […]
