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Catching The World's Most Wanted: The ICC's Impossible Task

The arrest on Tuesday of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, by police acting on an International Criminal Court warrant tied to his deadly war on drugs, marks a success for the ICC, which has been struggling for almost 23 years against a lack of recognition and enforcement power.

International Business Times

Who is Rodrigo Duterte? Populist architect of Philippines’ bloody ‘war on drugs’

Mayor who rose to president bragged about a violent past and revelled in attacks on women and the press

The Guardian - AU

Philippines' Duterte Earned International Infamy, Praise At Home

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte earned international infamy for the deadly narcotics crackdown that led to his arrest Tuesday on charges of crimes against humanity, despite enjoying huge popularity at home.

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Rodrigo Duterte: Ex-Philippines president sent to Hague after Interpol arrest for ‘crimes against humanity’

Duterte is accused of overseeing nearly 4,000 executions during his war on drugs

The Independent UK

Ex-Philippine President Duterte Arrested For Crimes Against Humanity

Former Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte was arrested Tuesday in Manila by police acting on an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant citing crimes against humanity tied to his deadly war on drugs.

International Business Times

Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrested on ICC warrant

The International Criminal Court has been probing Duterte since 2018 over his anti-drugs campaign that killed thousands.

Al Jazeera

Duterte flown to The Hague after arrest over Philippines drug war killings

Ex-president to face charges of crimes against humanity over ‘war on drugs’ that rights groups say left 30,000 dead

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How to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 – live stream the wilderness survival doc

Travel from the jungles of the Philippines to the American Midwest as new participants survive 21 days in the wilderness. Here's how to watch Naked and Afraid season 18 online from anywhere.

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Canada and Philippines will sign a key defense pact to boost combat drills and military ties

Canada and the Philippines, both vocal critics of China’s increasingly aggressive actions in the South China Sea, have concluded negotiations for a key defense pact that will allow their forces to hold large combat exercises and intensify defense cooperation

The Independent UK

Philippines' Palawan Approves 50-year Ban On New Mining Permits

The local government in a resource-rich Philippine province has unanimously voted in favour of a 50-year ban on new mining permits, a decision its supporters said cannot be overridden by Manila.

International Business Times

Philippine defense chief warns allies will fight if China restricts flights over South China Sea

The Philippine defense secretary says his country and its allies would take measures to counter any attempt by China to impose an air defense zone or restrict freedom of flights over the South China Sea

The Independent UK

Shooting of Philippines pet dog with arrows sparks outrage

Attack on dog named Tiktok drives demand for stricter animal welfare law

The Independent UK

Sovereign wealth funds are back in vogue as 'an extension of a country's industrial policy'

Indonesia, the Philippines and the city of Hong Kong all recently launched new funds. Now Trump's U.S. wants one too.

Fortune

Divers struggle in rough currents moments before tourist swept into deadly shark attack

Underwater footage shows scuba divers in the Philippines battling with strong undercurrents moments before two tourists were swept away, with one later killed in a shark attack.

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Russian tourists die after being swept away by tide in shark-infested waters of popular diving spot

One found floating unconscious and the other seen being attacked by sharks

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Deadly Fire Kills Eight In Residential Building In Philippines

Tragic fire in Quezon city claims eight lives, one injured. Investigation ongoing. Philippines observes fire-prevention month in March.

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Japan, Philippines to boost military ties amid ‘severe’ environment

Japanese and Philippine defence chiefs agree to launch ‘strategic dialogue’ amid concerns over China’s moves in region.

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Japan and Philippines agree to deepen defense ties due to their mutual alarm over Chinese aggression

Japan and the Philippines have agreed to further deepen their defense collaborations and start talks on an arrangement to protect shared military information in the face of mutual alarm over China’s increasing aggressive actions in the region

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French aircraft carrier stages combat drills with Filipinos in disputed sea and visits Philippines

France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier and accompanying warships are in the Philippines after holding combat drills with Filipino forces in the disputed South China Sea in a show of firepower that will likely antagonize China

Al Jazeera

China says Philippines ‘illegally’ flew planes over South China Sea islands

The incident marks the second confrontation this week between Manila and Beijing over disputed South China Sea islands.

The Independent UK

International efforts to hunt online sex predators explored in TV programme

Hunting The Online Sex Predators, to be screened by the BBC next week, takes an in-depth look at cybersex crime.

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Philippine Village Offers Bounty For Captured Mosquitos To Fight Dengue

Innovative mosquito bounty program in Mandaluyong City to combat dengue outbreak in the Philippines.

Al Jazeera

US condemns ‘dangerous’ moves by Chinese navy helicopter in South China Sea

Manila says it will lodge a diplomatic protest after a Chinese helicopter came within 3 metres of a Philippine plane.

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Chinese Navy Helicopter Flies Dangerously Close To Philippine Patrol Plane

Tensions escalate in the South China Sea as China and the Philippines clash over territorial claims, prompting international concern.

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Chinese Navy Helicopter Flies Dangerously Close To Philippine Plane

Recent incident in South China Sea as Chinese navy helicopter confronts Philippine patrol plane, escalating tensions.

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