Former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has made his first appearance at the International Criminal Court in the Netherlands, where he faces murder charges related to his “war on drugs.”
Analysis-Arrest of Philippines’ Duterte offers a glimmer of hope at troubled ICC
The arrest of former Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has given a timely boost to the International Criminal Court, which is facing U.S. sanctions and an investigation into alleged sexual misconduct by its chief prosecutor.
Philippines: A Nation Divided
In a shocking turn of events that unfolded at breakneck speed, the Philippines finds itself once again at a crossroads. The arrest of former President Rodrigo D
IFC names new Philippines country manager
The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has named Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines. In a statement yesterday, IFC said Arif …
IFC names new Philippines country manager
The International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group, has named Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines. In a statement yesterday, IFC said Arif …
IFC names Pakistani banker new Philippines chief
International Finance Corp. (IFC), the private sector financing arm of the World Bank Group, has appointed veteran Pakistani banker Amena Arif as its new country manager for the Philippines. She …
To the Philippines: Don’t be a ship lost at sea in foreign policy
Yet, the Philippines’ foreign policy resembles a ship that has lost its direction, blindly catering to the strategic deployments of external powers in the Asia-Pacific region. Not only has it changed its course on the South China Sea issue,
Philippine business conditions seen headed in right direction
THE PHILIPPINES is headed in the right direction in terms of becoming a more conducive business environment, the Chandler Institute of Governance (CIG) said. “The attractive marketplace (pillar) is …
Strategic investments in Philippines to generate 300,000 jobs — Marcos
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Thursday that approximately 300,000 jobs are expected to be created through strategic investments across various sectors. Speaking at the Gawad Bayanihan sa …
Duterte takes responsibility for Philippines drug war, anticipates long ICC battle
MANILA – Former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said he takes full responsibility for his administration’s “war on drugs”, in a video message posted on his Facebook account, as he braces for a legal battle at the International Criminal Court.