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Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte’s arrest sparks Philippine disinformation frenzy targeting ICC judges
Duterte’s ICC arrest sparked a wave of disinformation, with fake news and fabricated quotes flooding Philippine social media, potentially affecting his interim release.
19 Mar 2025 - 10:18PM
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India
Philippines taps India as nickel trade partner to curb reliance on China
19 Mar 2025 - 5:00PM
Crime
Mother of slain Filipino comedian Goldenier Dagal slams killers as ‘cowards’
19 Mar 2025 - 4:55PM
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Rodrigo Duterte
Filipinos’ anger over cuts, Duterte’s arrest threaten Marcos’ Senate slate
Addressing Filipinos’ concerns about bread-and-butter issues will be key to winning their votes in the midterms, analysts say.
19 Mar 2025 - 12:00PM
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International Criminal Court
Duterte’s ICC arrest justified under obscure Philippine law, legal experts say
Supporters of the former president have slammed the move by Manila to allow Duterte’s transfer to The Hague, calling it a ‘kidnapping’.
18 Mar 2025 - 10:32PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong rolls out smoother entry policy for invited Asean professionals
Scheme allows event attendees and those who can contribute to local economy to make multiple trips to Hong Kong over three-year period.
18 Mar 2025 - 7:04PM
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South China Sea
Filipino activists to hold ‘peace concert’ in the South China Sea
The Atin Ito coalition said they would sail into the disputed waterway in May with musicians to deliver supplies and a message of solidarity.
18 Mar 2025 - 1:07PM
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Asia travel
Insiders’ guide to Manila, Philippine capital and cultural melting pot
Locals share their tips on what to see, do and buy, from discovering iconic landmarks and hidden gems, to encountering Filipino craftsmanship.
18 Mar 2025 - 1:00PM
Rodrigo Duterte
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Domestic politics is why Rodrigo Duterte is facing the International Criminal Court
Former Philippine president’s detention made possible by local rivalry, but a similar fate for Putin and Netanyahu will not happen any time soon, if ever.
16 Mar 2025 - 9:00PM
Cybersecurity
‘Lip service’: Philippines’ cyber defences lag amid Chinese attack claims
With reports of military networks and government sites being breached, experts warn the Philippines is ill-prepared for cyber warfare.
16 Mar 2025 - 8:00AM
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Rodrigo Duterte
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
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Defence
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Philippines faces tricky path to becoming less reliant on US
The second Trump administration’s actions show Manila the urgent need to be more self-reliant and seek other potential defence partners.
15 Mar 2025 - 5:30AM
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International Criminal Court
Philippines’ Duterte attends ICC hearing via video link
The 79-year-old was tired after flying to the Netherlands from the Philippines and was permitted to attend the session 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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Rodrigo Duterte
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Duterte video message tells supporters not to worry
13 Mar 2025 - 10:20AM
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Rodrigo Duterte
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
Rodrigo Duterte
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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
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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Rodrigo Duterte
‘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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Rodrigo Duterte
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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
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
Rodrigo Duterte
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
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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