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Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte Backs Smacking Kids, Vetoes Ban
A draft law that would have made it illegal for parents to smack their children in the Philippines has been vetoed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the presidential palace said Thursday.
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Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Uses Monica Lewinsky Affair To Slam Chelsea Clinton
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte denounced the daughter of former US President Bill Clinton for criticising him over a joke about rape, and questioned whether she was just as outraged by her father's affair with a White House intern.
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Philippines Takes Big Step Back Towards Death Penalty
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign to bring back the death penalty for drug-related crimes has cleared a major hurdle, with supporters backing it in congress but critics denouncing the plans as "inhumane".
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Philippine Mayor, 9 Bodyguards Killed In Police Shootout
A Philippine mayor accused of drug trafficking was killed along with nine bodyguards in a shoot-out with police Friday, authorities said, hours after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to intensify his crackdown on crime.
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Philippines' Duterte Says 'Plenty Will Be Killed' In Anti-Drugs Drive
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday "plenty will be killed" before the end of his campaign against illegal drugs that has led to the death of about 2,400 people since he became president two months ago.
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Rich, Poor, Police Are All Targets In War On Drugs, Declares Philippines Top Cop
The Philippines police chief today warned that his officers were prepared to kill anyone, even rich and influential politicians, as they wage President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs.
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300 Officers Involved In Drug Trade: Philippines Police Chief
The Philippines' national police chief said on Tuesday about 300 of his officers were suspected to be involved in the drugs trade, warning these personnel will be removed and charged in court if found guilty.
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Philippine Police Kill 6 Men As Drug War Shifts To Government Officials
Philippine police commandos killed six bodyguards on Wednesday who worked for a town mayor who had turned himself in over links to the illegal drug trade, as President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug war shifted from street peddlers to officials.
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ASEAN to Boost Cooperation With India in Various Fields
The ASEAN, considered one of the world's fastest growing regions, today resolved to significantly enhance cooperation with India in combating growing challenges of maritime security, terrorism, drug trafficking and cyber crime besides expanding trade ties.
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Philippines' President Rodrigo Duterte Backs Smacking Kids, Vetoes Ban
A draft law that would have made it illegal for parents to smack their children in the Philippines has been vetoed by President Rodrigo Duterte, the presidential palace said Thursday.
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Philippines' Rodrigo Duterte Uses Monica Lewinsky Affair To Slam Chelsea Clinton
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte denounced the daughter of former US President Bill Clinton for criticising him over a joke about rape, and questioned whether she was just as outraged by her father's affair with a White House intern.
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Philippines Takes Big Step Back Towards Death Penalty
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte's campaign to bring back the death penalty for drug-related crimes has cleared a major hurdle, with supporters backing it in congress but critics denouncing the plans as "inhumane".
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Philippine Mayor, 9 Bodyguards Killed In Police Shootout
A Philippine mayor accused of drug trafficking was killed along with nine bodyguards in a shoot-out with police Friday, authorities said, hours after President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to intensify his crackdown on crime.
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Philippines' Duterte Says 'Plenty Will Be Killed' In Anti-Drugs Drive
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday "plenty will be killed" before the end of his campaign against illegal drugs that has led to the death of about 2,400 people since he became president two months ago.
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Rich, Poor, Police Are All Targets In War On Drugs, Declares Philippines Top Cop
The Philippines police chief today warned that his officers were prepared to kill anyone, even rich and influential politicians, as they wage President Rodrigo Duterte's deadly war on drugs.
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300 Officers Involved In Drug Trade: Philippines Police Chief
The Philippines' national police chief said on Tuesday about 300 of his officers were suspected to be involved in the drugs trade, warning these personnel will be removed and charged in court if found guilty.
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Philippine Police Kill 6 Men As Drug War Shifts To Government Officials
Philippine police commandos killed six bodyguards on Wednesday who worked for a town mayor who had turned himself in over links to the illegal drug trade, as President Rodrigo Duterte's anti-drug war shifted from street peddlers to officials.
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ASEAN to Boost Cooperation With India in Various Fields
The ASEAN, considered one of the world's fastest growing regions, today resolved to significantly enhance cooperation with India in combating growing challenges of maritime security, terrorism, drug trafficking and cyber crime besides expanding trade ties.
