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US Secretary of State John Kerry is set to arrive in the Philippines on an official visit. He will be the first official representative of a foreign state to visit the archipelago since the inauguration of President Rodrigo Duterte on June 30th, 2016.
A landmark order that would require all government offices under the executive branch to disclose details of their transactions has been signed by the Philippinian President Rodrigo Duterte in a mo
By decision of the Court of Arbitration of the United Nations on July 12th, China cannot claim an exclusive economic zone in the area of the Spratly archipelago. The Court also held that the Chinese law enforcement authorities pursuing Philippine vessels creates dangerous situations at sea.
On June 30th, in Manila, Philippines, Rodrigo Duterte took office as president of the country. He will stay in this position for six years, until the next presidential election. Analysts attribute hope on the new president for an independent foreign policy of the country, reconciliation with communist rebels, and a merciless fight against corruption.
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