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Karen Lema

Karen Lema

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Asia|Crime|Political

For families of Philippines drug war victims, Duterte's arrest revives hopes for justice

The moment Jerica Ann Pico, the widow of a man who was killed during the war on drugs in the Philippines, heard the news of former President Rodrigo Duterte's arrest,

For families of Philippines drug war victims, Duterte's arrest revives hopes for justice
Asia|Crime|Europe|Political|World

ICC takes Philippines' Duterte into custody to face murder charges for drug war killings

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte was taken into custody by the International Criminal Court on Wednesday following his

ICC takes Philippines' Duterte into custody to face murder charges for drug war killings
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Philippines sends ex-President Duterte to ICC over 'drugs war' killings

Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte was sent to The Hague on Tuesday hours after he was arrested in Manila at the request of the International Criminal Court as

Philippines sends ex-President Duterte to ICC over 'drugs war' killings
Asia|Crime|Election|Political

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte said in Hong Kong that he was ready for possible arrest amid reports the International Criminal

Philippines' Duterte says he will accept arrest if ICC issues warrant
Asia|Political|Technology

Philippines reports foreign cyber intrusions targeting intelligence data, but no breaches

The Philippines has detected foreign attempts to access intelligence data, but its cyber minister said on Tuesday no breaches have been recorded so

Philippines reports foreign cyber intrusions targeting intelligence data, but no breaches
Asia|Election|Political

Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama

Campaigning for the Philippines' midterm elections kicked off on Tuesday against a fractured political backdrop, heightened by a high-profile row among warring elites

Philippines kicks off election campaigning amid high-stakes political drama
Americas|Asia|Election|Political

What's next after the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Duterte?

The Philippines' lower house has impeached Vice President Sara Duterte, the daughter of the country's firebrand former president, setting the stage for a rare, high-

What's next after the impeachment of Philippine Vice President Duterte?
Asia|Political|World

Philippine Congress impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte

(This Feb. 5 story has been corrected to fix the number of impeached senior officials from four to five, and to add details about the fifth official in paragraph 10) By Mikhail Flores and Karen Lema

Philippine Congress impeaches Vice President Sara Duterte
Asia|Political|World

Philippines, U.S. hold joint air patrol over South China Sea, angering China

The air forces of the Philippines and the United States held joint patrols over the South China Sea on Tuesday, a move that angered China, which

Asia|Environment|Political|World

Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing

The Philippines will soon decide on an international platform to sue China for alleged damage to the marine environment, its justice minister said, as it pursues a

Philippines to pick venue soon for second South China Sea case against Beijing
Asia|Crime|Political

Philippines signals softer stance on ICC drug war probe, open to cooperate

The Philippines has signalled a softened stance towards an International Criminal Court (ICC) investigation into thousands of killings in a "war on drugs", a probe

Philippines signals softer stance on ICC drug war probe, open to cooperate
Asia|Political|US|World

US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines

The U.S. military has moved its Typhon launchers - which can fire multipurpose missiles up to thousands of kilometres - from Laoag airfield in the Philippines

US deploys Typhon missile launchers to new location in Philippines
Asia|News|World

Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Friday agreed to start negotiations on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military

Japan, Philippines agree to hold talks on reciprocal troops pact
Asia|News|US|World

Philippines launches joint sea and air patrols with U.S. military

Joint maritime and air patrols in the South China Sea between the Philippines and the United States military were launched on Tuesday, Philippine

Philippines launches joint sea and air patrols with U.S. military
Asia|News|US

No change in Indo-Pacific stance under Trump presidency, says Philippine envoy

The United States' Indo-Pacific strategy will unlikely change should Donald Trump win in the presidential race, the Philippines' longtime ambassador to Washington said

No change in Indo-Pacific stance under Trump presidency, says Philippine envoy
Asia|News|US

Philippines to build new islands port near Taiwan without U.S. help, governor says

The U.S. military will not be involved in development of a port in the Philippines' remote northernmost islands near Taiwan, the local governor said on Friday,

Philippines to build new islands port near Taiwan without U.S. help, governor says
Asia|News|World

South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?

An escalating diplomatic row and recent maritime run-ins between China and the Philippines have made the highly strategic South China Sea a flashpoint.

Asia|News|World

China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters

The Philippines said on Monday that it would keep a closer guard on reefs, shoals and islets in its exclusive economic zone in the South China Sea, as China

China denies Philippine report of "artificial island" in disputed waters
MidEast|News|World

World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire

The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) called on Wednesday for a ceasefire and unimpeded humanitarian access to the Gaza Strip,

World's largest humanitarian network calls for Gaza ceasefire
Asia|News|World

Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard

Philippine troops stationed on a warship grounded on a disputed South China Sea shoal held on to their weapons after Chinese coast guard boats came very close to the

Philippines says troops held weapons but did not point at Chinese coast guard
Election|News

Ex-Philippines president Duterte's senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos

The Philippines' dominant Marcos and Duterte political dynasties, uneasy allies for two years, are gearing up for an election showdown that could

Ex-Philippines president Duterte's senate election bid poses threat to former ally Marcos
Asia|News

Philippine VP Duterte exits Marcos cabinet as their alliance crumbles

Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte resigned on Wednesday from the cabinet of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and another key post, not a surprise

Philippine VP Duterte exits Marcos cabinet as their alliance crumbles
Asia|News|World

Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says

The Philippines and China agreed on Tuesday of the need to "restore trust" and "rebuild confidence" to better manage maritime disputes, even as

Philippines to be 'relentless' in protecting interests in South China Sea, it says
Asia|News

China coast guard personnel a "band of barbarians", says Philippine navy official

China's coast guard personnel acted like a "band of barbarians" during a Philippine resupply mission to a contested shoal in the South China Sea this week that led to

News|US|World

Lawmakers in Philippines push for probe into Pentagon's anti-vax propaganda operation

Lawmakers in the Philippines, including the head of the Senate’s foreign relations committee, are seeking an investigation into a secret U.S.

Lawmakers in Philippines push for probe into Pentagon's anti-vax propaganda operation

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