Philippine president angers China with new laws to demarcate South China Sea territories
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has signed two laws reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, where the new laws clash with Beijing’s extensive territorial claims.
Philippines President’s Bold Move Defies China in Disputed South China Sea
On November 8, 2024, the President of the Philippines signed two significant laws that emphasize the country’s rights over its vast maritime areas, including parts of the South China Sea. This move angered China,
Philippine president signs new laws to assert South China Sea rights, China lodges 'stern protest'
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday signed two new laws that reaffirm the country’s maritime territories and its right to access resources, including in the South China Sea. The move angered Beijing,
China summons Philippine ambassador over new maritime laws
China summoned the Philippines' ambassador on Friday to express its objection to two new laws in the Southeast Asian nation asserting maritime rights and sovereignty over disputed areas of the South China Sea,
Philippines passes maritime laws
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country's maritime territories and right to resources, including in the South China Sea, angering China,
Philippine president signs new laws to secure sea territory, clashing with China’s vast claims
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed two laws on Friday reaffirming the extent of his country’s maritime territories and right to resources, including in the
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Duterte says he had a ‘death squad’ as mayor but didn’t order killings as Philippine president
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he maintained a “death squad” of criminals to kill ...
Former Philippines president admits to keeping ‘death squad’ in war on drugs
He asked police officers to ‘encourage’ suspects to fight back so that officers could justify the slayings, Rodrigo Duterte ...
Former Philippine President Duterte confirms existence of 'death squad'
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed a "death squad" existed under his watch to control crime when he was ...
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Philippines ex-President Duterte says he kept a ‘death squad’ as mayor
Former Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte has told a Senate inquiry that he had maintained a “death squad” of gangsters to kill other criminals when he was the mayor of a southern Philippine city.
Ex-Philippine President Duterte claims full responsibility for bloody ‘drug war’
Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told a Senate inquiry on Monday that he assumes full legal responsibility for the ...
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Philippine ex-President Duterte says he kept a 'death squad' as mayor to kill criminals
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte told a Senate inquiry Monday that he had maintained a "death squad" of gangsters to kill other criminals when he was mayor ...