Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine ex-President Duterte to face murder charges at ICC for drug war killings

Duterte, 79, could become the first Asian former head of state to go on trial at the ICC in The Hague.

THE INTERNATIONAL Criminal Court building in The Hague: The ICC has no viable plan to bring to justice the Hamas leaders who conceived the mega-atrocity in Israel, or the terrorist organization’s supporters who slaughtered 1,200 civilians and seized 251 people as hostages on October 7, 2023
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Philippine president lauds guards' courage in using unauthorized vaccine

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte

Philippine army may seek martial law return after suicide attacks

A gavel in a court of law

Philippine court finds news site chief Maria Ressa guilty of libel


Shoot coronavirus lockdown violators dead, says Philippine president

"My orders to the police and military ... if there is trouble and there's an occasion that they fight back and your lives are in danger, shoot them dead."

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Philippines bans two US senators, mulls new visa rules for Americans

The Philippines grants visa-free entry for up to 30 days to Americans, 792,000 of whom visited in the first nine months of 2019, nearly 13% of foreign arrivals, government data showed.

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his State of the Nation address at the House of Representatives in Quezon city, Metro Manila, Philippines July 23, 2018

Why does Netanyahu embrace oppressive Philippines president Duterte?

Even among strongmen, Duterte is uniquely repugnant. He has launched a brutal crackdown on political opponents and drug users, and has publicly pledged to kill millions in his country.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

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Duterte: Israel helping the Philippines in its own war against terrorists

Duterte said that he told his military that when it comes to purchasing weaponry, there is only one country to buy from – Israel.

Rodrigo Duterte (L) and Reuven Rivlin (R), September 4, 2018

Duterte at Yad Vashem: ‘Despots and insane leaders’ should be deposed

Philippines president thanks Israel for assistance critical to preserving his country "when we needed it most."

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte attends a ceremony commemorating the six million Jews killed by the Nazis during the Holocaust, in the Hall of Remembrance at Yad Vashem World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Jerusalem September 3, 2018

Controversial leader of the Philippines and his Jewish-ish family

Despite their Jewish ancestry, their connection to the Jewish people is not necessarily one to be proud of.

Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, eldest daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, speaks before students in Davao city in southern Philippines, August 6, 2017

Duterte thanks Israel for unspecified ‘critical’ help

Duterte, who did not go into detail, said this “very substantial and critical” assistance was “an important help to preserve the republic.”

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte

Filipino care workers head to Jerusalem to welcome President Duterte

Israel counts almost 28,000 legal and illegal Filipinos who work mainly as caregivers, according to the Foreign Ministry.

Care workers from the Philippines welcome President Duterte to Israel

Duterte arrives, though not all are thrilled he’s here

Duterte is known primarily for a ruthless war on drugs in his country - with critics saying the government has executed thousands of people - and for a series of undiplomatic quotes.

Preparations are made at Ben Gurion International Airport ahead of Rodrigo Duterte's arrival in Israel