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Asian Angle
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What Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest means for Philippines’ politics, global standing
The ex-president’s transfer to ICC risks custody transforming him and his family into political martyrs and stoking civil unrest.
15 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM
Defence
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Philippines faces tricky path to becoming less reliant on US
15 Mar 2025 - 5:30AM
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International Criminal Court
Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing via video link
15 Mar 2025 - 5:23AM
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South China Sea
Will Typhon system feature in Philippines’ full-battle Balikatan drills?
Similar to Balikatan 2024, this year’s drills will feature sinking exercises 12 nautical miles outside the Philippines’ territorial waters.
14 Mar 2025 - 3:04PM
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Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025
Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.
14 Mar 2025 - 9:26PM
Rodrigo Duterte
‘You have to kill me to bring me to The Hague’: how Duterte’s arrest unfolded
The ex-president refused to be fingerprinted and his daughter hurled expletives at a police general during the 12-hour stand-off.
14 Mar 2025 - 10:54AM
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Duterte video message tells supporters not to worry
13 Mar 2025 - 10:20AM
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Duterte says he is ‘responsible’ for drug war as ICC takes him into custody
The ex-president, who was transferred to a detention unit on the Dutch coast, told his supporters ‘I am OK, do not worry’.
13 Mar 2025 - 11:08AM
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Scams and swindles
Philippines investigates possible revival of ‘planted bullet’ scam at airports
Three employees at Manila’s main airport relieved of their posts after passenger says they falsely claimed she had a bullet in her luggage.
13 Mar 2025 - 7:54AM
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Mixed reactions in Manila over Duterte’s ICC arrest
The former leader’s daughter, current Vice-President Sara Duterte, said she will fly to The Hague to assist in his legal defence
12 Mar 2025 - 4:16PM
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China-Philippines relations
China’s alleged spy network in Philippines raises concerns about outdated laws
Officials have long called for an update to its World War II-era espionage law, which may not be sufficient to address modern threats.
12 Mar 2025 - 3:30PM
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‘My prayers answered’: anger and relief in Philippines over Duterte’s arrest
Experts say the ex-president’s chances of avoiding ICC prosecution are slim as supporters take to the streets to protest his arrest.
12 Mar 2025 - 4:21PM
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Rodrigo Duterte
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Duterte is set to enter ICC detention. Here’s what awaits him
Housed in a Dutch prison, the International Criminal Court’s detention unit has cooking facilities and cells with computers, but no internet.
12 Mar 2025 - 1:12PM
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Ex-president Duterte arrested in Philippines
Duterte was detained on orders of the International Criminal Court after arriving in Manila from Hong Kong, the Philippine government said
11 Mar 2025 - 5:00PM
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SCMP Highlights
Nepal’s China-built airport, North Korea’s hackers using AI: 7 Asia highlights
From an Indian summit devolving into food fight to Nepal’s China-built airport, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
11 Mar 2025 - 2:43PM
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Is ICC arrest of Philippines’ Duterte the death knell for his political dynasty?
Analysts say President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s decision to cooperate with the ICC’s arrest warrant is a strategic move aimed at neutralising his rival.
12 Mar 2025 - 4:20PM
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Hong Kong politics
Ex-Philippine leader Duterte has made headlines in Hong Kong many times before
Former leader sparked media frenzy with speech at rally with vice-president daughter, but he has made the news on several previous visits.
11 Mar 2025 - 12:31AM
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International Criminal Court
How Philippines’ Duterte responds to potential ICC arrest could shape midterms
Duterte says he is ready to face arrest, but analysts warn a warrant could threaten his and his family’s political fortunes.
10 Mar 2025 - 10:40PM
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Hong Kong economy
Poll reveals which Hong Kong products are winning over Asean online shoppers
Consumers from Thailand, Indonesia lead in buying products from city, while Singapore respondents have highest spend per purchase.
10 Mar 2025 - 10:04PM
Asia travel
Visiting the Philippines’ Ifugao people and their mountain rice terraces
A remote mountain trek with indigenous rice farmers shows another side of the island nation better known for its beaches.
9 Mar 2025 - 4:43PM
Hong Kong politics
Duterte tells Filipinos in Hong Kong he never committed crimes against humanity
Ex-Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte delivers fiery speech amid speculation over whether International Criminal Court will issue arrest warrant.
10 Mar 2025 - 11:16AM
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Legacy of war in Asia
Philippine documentary rekindles memories of terror during World War II
Survivors of the 1945 Battle of Manila recount in ‘Children of the War’ how they escaped ‘mass executions’ during the Japanese occupation.
8 Mar 2025 - 3:00PM
South China Sea
Philippines sends ‘Angels’ to ease China sea tensions with words not weapons
‘A woman’s patience, composure and the ability to respond or to communicate with empathy makes us unique,’ a member of the Angels of the Sea team says.
8 Mar 2025 - 12:33PM
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South China Sea
Philippines to sign visiting forces deal with Canada to boost military ties
The deal will be the latest security pact in the face of the Philippines’ increasingly tense confrontations with China.
7 Mar 2025 - 8:20PM
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US-China relations
What are Filipinos most worried about? US-China trade war, survey says
Seven in 10 respondents say they fear the trade conflict would affect livelihoods.
7 Mar 2025 - 3:00PM
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Defence
Is the Philippines air force prepared? FA-50 fatal crash raises questions
The grounding of the remaining FA-50 jets has raised concerns about airspace vulnerability and prompted calls for quicker military modernisation.
7 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM
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Crime
Contradictions emerge as Philippine officials probe Alice Guo’s mysterious escape
One senator called for a total revamp of the Bureau of Immigration if it failed to provide ‘satisfactory answers’ about Guo’s escape.
7 Mar 2025 - 12:07AM
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Chinese tourists
Chinese arrivals to Philippines rise despite Pogos ban, bilateral row
The number of Chinese tourists rose 20 per cent to above 500,000 last year, according to the Philippine immigration bureau’s data.
6 Mar 2025 - 2:53PM
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