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Indian president to visit Philippines October 17-21
The state visit comes as the Philippines and India commemorate the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries
From Abe to Xi: Comparing leaders' PH visits under Duterte
Starting with Japanese Prime Minister Abe's official visit, President Duterte has hosted 4 other leaders, including Xi Jinping. How do these visits compare to one another?
The week in photos: November 17-23, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
‘No meaning’ in Palace displaying only Chinese flag during Xi visit, says Lorenzana
‘They are in our land. This is our country. Perhaps that was just a show of respect to the guest,’ says Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana
Who came to see Xi Jinping at Shangri-La?
Politicians and businessmen make their way in to see Chinese President Xi Jinping and other Chinese officials at the posh hotel in Taguig City
VLOG: Si Xi Jinping, Duterte, at Rizal
Sa pagbisita niya sa Pilipinas, inihahalintulad ni Xi Jinping si Rodrigo Duterte kay Jose Rizal
What can bring Cayetano and Arroyo together? Xi Jinping
Former foreign secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo appear to be friendly after the state visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping
Duterte and Xi tackle drugs, Marawi, infrastructure
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China will give another 50 scholarships for Filipinos, and donate 10,000 tons of rice for typhoon-stricken communities
LIST: Schedule of protests during Xi Jinping's PH state visit
Several protests are lined up on Tuesday, November 20, to express objection to Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit
Over 5,000 cops to secure Xi visit
NCRPO chief Police Director Guillermo Eleazar says 'extensive' security and coordination preparations were done for the Chinese president’s upcoming Philippine visit
Dela Rosa on Undas, Japan invests in PH, Trump aides charged | Evening wRap
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Duterte, Mariano, Trump | Evening wRap
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Duterte, Indonesia's Widodo to step up joint counter-terrorism efforts
The two leaders agree to conduct this year a joint working group to address a common scourge: terrorism and violent extremism
Indonesian President Jokowi arrives in Manila
During Jokowi s state visit Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says he might bring up the case of OFW Mary Jane Veloso who is on Indonesian death row
Sultan Bolkiah wants PH-Brunei cooperation vs drugs
The Brunei leader and President Duterte witness the signing of deals on halal industry development and cultural cooperation
Brunei's Sultan Bolkiah arrives in Manila for state visit
Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah is also in the Philippines to attend the 30th ASEAN Summit and Related Meetings
Duterte to 'bring home' some OFWs on death row
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte leaves for a week long trip which will take him to Saudi Arabia Bahrain and Qatar
Duterte to visit 3 Muslim countries during Holy Week
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to visit 3 countries in the Middle East – Saudi Arabia Bahrain and Qatar – from April 10 to 16
Singapore names orchid after Duterte
Introducing Dendrobium Rodrigo Roa Duterte a violet red orchid the Singaporean government names after the President during his state visit to their country
PH, Singapore to cooperate on nabbing Singaporean terrorist
Philippine officials give their host government the name of the Singaporean leading a terrorist cell in the Southern Philippines
SWS survey, Lacson, U.S. aid | Evening wRap
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Duterte, Singapore's Lee agree to fight terrorism, drugs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte meets Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and President Tony Tan during his two day state visit
Lee Kuan Yew of PH? Filipinos in Singapore weigh in on Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte enjoys a lot of support from Filipinos living in Lee Kuan Yew country
WATCH: Duterte visit to muster biggest crowd of Filipinos in Singapore
How do Singapore based OFWs feel about President Duterte s upcoming state visit?
Duterte off to Cambodia, Singapore in December
The President continues his tour of ASEAN countries with his upcoming state visits to Cambodia and Singapore
Philippines shopping for 'nice' China-funded infra deals
The country s first subway a massive Northern Mindanao railway and a Tutuban Sorsogon train system are just some of the infrastructure projects the Philippine government plans to fund via official development assistance ODA from China
What Duterte accomplished in China
His visit restored bilateral ties with China but was unable to secure a commitment for Filipino fishermen to be allowed in Scarborough Shoal He comes home with billions worth of deals but some of them are not binding
DOCUMENT: PH-China joint statement during Duterte state visit
The 2 countries agree to cooperate in a variety of areas including the fight against illegal drugs agriculture and defense
Duterte bringing home $24B worth of deals from China
UPDATED Of the total 15 billion accounts for company to company deals while 9 billion accounts for loans to be made available by private banks says Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez
Duterte visit marks ‘full recovery’ of PH-China ties
The visit signifies the full recovery of China the Philippines’ friendship back to the normal level says Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Liu Zhenmin
Ties with China to fill infra spending gap, pose risk to PPP
Increased Chinese involvement may have the dual effect of reducing the number of PPP projects in the pipeline and fulfilling plans for a Golden Age of Infrastructure in the Philippines says a research firm
Duterte announces military, economic split from US
3rd UPDATE Before chuckling the President tells his Chinese audience So please you have another problem of economics in my country I am separated from them so I will be dependent on you for a long time
PH, China sign coast guard cooperation pact, 12 other deals
UPDATED Presidents Duterte and Xi witness the signing of 13 documents on cooperation in a variety of areas from agriculture to law enforcement
IN PHOTOS: Duterte walks through Beijing street to resto
President Duterte steps out of the security of his hotel and car to walk through a busy street in Beijing to a Peking duck restaurant
Super Typhoon Lawin, Con-Ass, U.S. Embassy protest | 6PM wRap
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Duterte won't raise PH fishing rights in Beijing – Yasay
We re taking advantage of the opportunity of making sure that the other aspects of our relationship with our neighbor China will be pursued says Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr
Duterte expects 'plenty of happiness' from China state visit
But the Philippine leader repeats his intention to make a soft landing when it comes to discussing the two countries row over the South China Sea
Duterte arrives in Beijing to begin state visit
The government delegation to accompany President Rodrigo Duterte is updated to include House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez more lawmakers and more Cabinet secretaries
Brunei to help PH tap trillion dollar halal market
The Philippines also seeks to revive the Brunei Indonesia Malaysia Philippines East ASEAN Growth Area BIMP EAGA initiative
Duterte faces Asia's Goliath: What PH stands to gain or lose in China
The unwieldy Philippine President heads to China s capital on Tuesday October 18 Will his visit yield gifts from an old friend a victory against a foe or a deal with the devil?
Duterte to Filipinos in Brunei: I love my country
President Rodrigo Duterte says patriotism drives him to go after drug lords and drug pushers
Duterte's China visit to focus on trade, investments
President Rodrigo Duterte and President Xi Jinping will witness the signing of bilateral agreements as well as a lot of business deals between Philippine and Chinese businessmen says the DFA
PH, China businessmen to sign MOUs during Duterte's Beijing visit
Around 400 Filipino businessmen are set to join President Rodrigo Duterte in his visit to China
Special envoy FVR to skip Duterte's China visit
Former President Fidel Ramos has called out President Rodrigo Duterte s sustained tirades against the the United States the country s longest treaty ally
Duterte on the US, Jakarta visit, North Korea quake | 12PM wRap
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Duterte arrives in Indonesia
Here is Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte s scheduled itinerary in Indonesia
Will Duterte be careful with his words in Indonesia?
Here s a look back at 10 of Duterte s most undiplomatic remarks
Analyst warns Duterte: Expect protests during Indonesia visit
As a democracy we are mindful of human rights The way of vigilantism is not acceptable here
Duterte on Mary Jane: I am ready to accept Indonesia's decision
President Rodrigo Duterte says he will ask for mercy for a Filipina on death row in Indonesia but will respect what President Joko Widodo decides
Emperor Diaries: Little-known facts about Akihito’s PH visit
Here s a wrap of the 5 day visit of Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko to the Philippines – with details that didn t make it to the news
