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Topic: Rodrigo Duterte

India’s plans to export BrahMos get a boost as Philippines sets aside funds for missiles

Snehesh Alex Philip -
Negotiations between India and Philippines regarding BrahMos had been going on for years, but hit a roadblock in 2020, with Manila citing budgetary limitations caused by Covid.

Whiff of big-ticket dynast pact in Philippines as Marcos’ son & Duterte’s daughter eye top posts

Pia Krishnankutty -
Sara Duterte, 43, and Ferdinand Marcos Jr, 64, have entered the race for Philippines vice-president and president, respectively. Elections will be held next year.

‘Go to India, US’: Philippines president threatens citizens who refuse Covid vaccine

Pia Krishnankutty -
During a televised address, Rodrigo Duterte said people who refuse to get Covid shots can also face imprisonment or will be injected with Ivermectin, an anti-parasite drug.

Duterte says presidency not for women, tells daughter not to run in next Philippine election

Andreo Calonzo -
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, who has a history of making vulgar and sexist comments, said he doesn’t intend to extend his six-year term.

Recession over for wealthy Americans, Duterte won’t take Russian vaccine & other Covid news

Srijan Shukla -
As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Philippine President Duterte’s popularity at risk, US dollar weakening & other Covid stories

Srijan Shukla -
As the Covid-19 pandemic shows no signs of letting up, ThePrint highlights the most important stories on the crisis from across the globe.

Long-range missiles, military pact and a tweet: South China Sea’s new strategic reality

Srijan Shukla -
China carries out anti-ship ballistic missile tests, as Philippines asks US for help against growing Chinese naval aggression in the disputed waters.

Philippine president Duterte appears on Facebook Live to dispel rumors he’s dead

Cecilia Yap -
Duterte's spokesman said critics couldn't accept the fact that the president is "indestructible and apparently immune from serious illness".

Even after two years, China doesn’t fulfill $24 billion investment commitments in Philippines

Jason Koutsoukis -
Sparks concerns in the country that President Rodrigo Duterte may have undermined its sovereignty without anything to show in return. 

Global Pulse: The International Criminal Court has begun investigating killings in the Philippines

Vandana Menon -
Meanwhile in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda are about to have an extremely odd election. 
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10X Budget beef-up for Intelligence Bureau capex, after Pahalgam & Red Fort terror attacks

Mayank Kumar -
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