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Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

At the age of 16, I already killed someone. A real person, a rumble, a stabbing. I was just 16 years old. It was just over a look. How much more now that I am president? Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte bragged in a defiant speech on 9 November. He was addressing the local Filipino community in the Vietnam. Nov 10, 2017
Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

At the age of 16, I already killed someone. A real person, a rumble, a stabbing. I was just 16 years old. It was just over a look. How much more now that I am president? Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte bragged in a defiant speech on 9 November. He was addressing the local Filipino community in the Vietnam. Nov 10, 2017
Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

Philippine President Duterte claims he stabbed someone to death at 16

At the age of 16, I already killed someone. A real person, a rumble, a stabbing. I was just 16 years old. It was just over a look. How much more now that I am president? Philippines leader Rodrigo Duterte bragged in a defiant speech on 9 November. He was addressing the local Filipino community in the Vietnam. Nov 10, 2017
Protesters burn Duterte-Hitler effigy in Philippines

Protesters burn Duterte-Hitler effigy in Philippines

Thousands of protesters took to the streets to burn effigies of Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte. The anti-government rally was an outcry against Dutertes dictatorship and his bloody war on drugs campaign. Up to 4,000 people have reportedly been killed since the start of the campaign. Sep 22, 2017
Philippines Congress cuts budget of Human Rights Watchdog To $20

Philippines Congress cuts budget of Human Rights Watchdog To $20

The Philippines House of Representatives has voted to slash the budget of a government agency investigating President Rodrigo Dutertes war on drugs. The budget of the Commission on Human Rights was cut from $38m to $20, but the new proposal still requires approval by the Philippines Senate. Sep 13, 2017
Philippines crowd riots over bargain burgers

Philippines crowd riots over bargain burgers

Huge crowds gathered outside Zarks Burgers branches across the Philippines on 28 August, try and profit from a special offer in which a burger could be purchased at less than 10 percent of its normal price, leading to chaotic scenes. The promotion gave the first 80 customers the chance to buy a burger for 8 pesos, or about 15 US cents. Aug 29, 2017
Manila shootings and explosions

Manila shootings and explosions

Eyewitnesses reported gunshots and explosions at Resorts World Manila casino and hotel early Friday morning, June 2, as the building near the capitals international airport was evacuated and heavily armed police descended. Other hotels in the area were also on lockdown. Jun 2, 2017
Hundreds flee Philippines city of Marawi amid Islamist attacks

Hundreds flee Philippines city of Marawi amid Islamist attacks

Clashes between Islamist militants and government officials have left at least 82 people dead after fighting began on May 23. President Rodrigo Duerte has declared martial law across the southern third of the Philippines, and many residents of the city are now fleeing Marawi in search of a safer location. May 26, 2017
Philippine President Duterte: Martial law will be harsh

Philippine President Duterte: Martial law will be harsh

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte promised army rule would be harsh after imposing martial law on 23 May in the southern island of Mindano, following clashes between Islamic militants and the security forces in Marawi City. Duterte imposed martial law after announcing his official visit to Russia would be cut short and he would return to the Philippines.  May 24, 2017
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