Duterte news
Here are some recent news updates about President Rodrigo Duterte:
Latest News
- Duterte orders release of 12,000 prisoners: President Duterte has ordered the release of 12,000 prisoners to help reduce the country's overcrowded jails and to give relief to those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Duterte signs law creating Department of Overseas Filipinos: President Duterte has signed Republic Act No. 11519, which creates the Department of Overseas Filipinos to protect and empower overseas Filipino workers. (Source: Manila Bulletin)
- Duterte orders probe into alleged corruption in PNP: President Duterte has ordered an investigation into alleged corruption within the Philippine National Police (PNP) following reports of irregularities in the distribution of COVID-19 aid. (Source: GMA News)
Recent Controversies
- Duterte's "war on drugs" criticized by UN: The United Nations has criticized President Duterte's "war on drugs" for resulting in thousands of extrajudicial killings and human rights abuses. (Source: Al Jazeera)
- Duterte's remarks on women spark outrage: President Duterte's comments on women, including his statement that he would "kill" a woman who would not obey him, have sparked outrage and criticism from women's rights groups and opposition lawmakers. (Source: Rappler)
- Duterte's feud with Catholic Church continues: President Duterte's feud with the Catholic Church continues, with the President accusing the Church of being "hypocritical" and "power-hungry". (Source: Inquirer.net)
International Relations
- Duterte meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping: President Duterte has met with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, where they discussed issues such as trade, investment, and security. (Source: Philippine Star)
- Duterte's visit to Russia sparks controversy: President Duterte's visit to Russia has sparked controversy, with critics accusing him of being too close to the Russian government and ignoring human rights abuses. (Source: The Diplomat)
- Duterte's relations with US improve: Despite previous tensions, President Duterte's relations with the United States have improved, with the two countries signing a new agreement on defense cooperation. (Source: CNN Philippines)
Economy and Infrastructure
- Duterte's infrastructure program faces delays: President Duterte's ambitious infrastructure program has faced delays and setbacks, with some projects facing funding issues and corruption allegations. (Source: BusinessWorld)
- Duterte's economic policies criticized: President Duterte's economic policies have been criticized for being too focused on infrastructure development and not enough on social welfare and poverty reduction. (Source: The Philippine Daily Inquirer)
- Duterte's tax reform program faces challenges: President Duterte's tax reform program has faced challenges, with some lawmakers opposing the proposed tax increases and others calling for more reforms. (Source: Manila Times)
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