Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (left) raises the hand of senator Christopher 'Bong' Go after he filed his candidacy for president in the 2022 elections before the Nov 15 deadline at the Commission on Election in Manila on Nov 13, 2021. (JAM STA ROSA / AFP) MANILA – Philippine Senator Christopher "Bong" Go, the preferred successor […]
Five members of the US House of Representatives visited Taiwan on Thursday and Friday, and met with senior officials of the island's secessionist-minded administration. This is the second batch of US lawmakers to visit the Chinese island this month in open defiance of the Chinese mainland's strong opposition and the commitments the United States has […]
This file photo taken on Nov 9, 2021 shows Sara Duterte (left), mayor and daughter of outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, posing for a selfie with city hall employees in Davao city, on the southern island of Mindanao. (MANMAN DEJETO / AFP) MANILA – Sara Duterte-Carpio, daughter of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and who is […]
In this file photo taken on Sept 3, 2021, Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte (right) and his daughter look at pictures of Jewish Holocaust victims at the Hall of Names during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem. (GALI TIBBON / AFP) MANILA – Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte will compete for a […]
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (left) raises the hand of senator Christopher 'Bong' Go after he filed his candidacy for president in the 2022 elections before the Nov 15 deadline at the Commission on Election in Manila on Nov 13, 2021. (JAM STA ROSA / AFP) MANILA – Philippine voters were bracing on Sunday for more […]
This photo taken on Nov 9, 2021 shows Sara Duterte (center), mayor and daughter of outgoing Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte, walking with city hall employees in Davao city, on the southern island of Mindanao. (MANMAN DEJETO / AFP) MANILA – The daughter of Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte filed her candidacy for the vice-presidency, her spokesperson […]
In this Sept 3, 2018 photo, the President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte looks on as he signs the guest book next to his daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio (left) during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem commemorating the six million Jews killed by the German Nazis and their collaborators during World […]
Former prosecutor general Yoon Seok-youl speaks during a press conference to declare his bid for South Korea's 2022 presidential election in Seoul, June 29, 2021. (KIM MIN-HEE / POOL / AFP) SEOUL – A former top prosecutor became the presidential candidate for South Korea's main opposition party on Friday, seeking to ride voter anger over […]
In this photo released by the official website of the office of the Iranian Presidency, President Ebrahim Raisi speaks during a cabinet meeting in Tehran, Iran, on Oct 27, 2021. (IRANIAN PRESIDENCY OFFICE VIA AP) TEHRAN – Iran will not leave the negotiating table, the country’s president said on Thursday, after the announcement that the […]
(CAI MENG / CHINA DAILY) It seems the provocative and troubling remarks from high-ranking US officials on Taiwan are not enough, because US President Joe Biden now appears eager to add the trimmings. Startlingly, and for no obvious reason, Biden announced during a CNN show on Oct 21 that the United States has the commitment […]
A handout picture provided by the Lebanese photo agency Dalati and Nohra on October 14, 2021 shows Lebanon's President Michel Aoun giving a televised address at the presidential palace in Baabda, east of Beirut. (DALATI AND NOHRA / AFP) BEIRUT – The Lebanese parliament voted on Thursday to hold legislative elections on March 27, confirming […]
In this photo released by the Lebanese government, Lebanese President Michel Aoun, left, meets with Prime Minister Najib Mikat at the presidential palace, in Baabda, east of Beirut, Lebanon, Sept 10, 2021. (DALATI NOHRA / LEBANESE OFFICIAL GOVERNMENT VIA AP) BEIRUT – Lebanese President Michel Aoun said on Tuesday that Lebanon will not give up […]
In this Dec 22, 1997, file photo former South Korean president Roh Tae-woo, with his wife Kim Ok-sook standing beside him, waves to his supporters and neighbors upon arrival at his home after he was released from the Seoul prison in a special amnesty. (YONHOP VIA AP) SEOUL – South Korean former president Roh Tae-woo, […]
In this file photo taken on Oct 5, 2017, Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jnr, former senator and son of the late president Ferdinand Marcos, gestures during a press conference in Manila. (NOEL CELIS / AFP) MANILA – The son and namesake of late Philippines president Ferdinand Marcos announced on Tuesday he will run for president in […]
Manila Mayor Francisco Domagoso (right), known by his screen name Isko Moreno, and his running mate for vice president Willie Ong (left) pose for the media after filing his candidacy for the country's 2022 presidential race, at Sofitel Hotel in Manila on Oct 4, 2021. (EZRA ACAYAN / AFP) MANILA – Manila City Mayor Francisco […]
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas addresses the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly, via video link, at UN headquarters on Sept 24, 2021, in New York. (JOHN ANGELILLO / AFP / POOL) RAMALLAH – Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Sunday held talks with two Israeli ministers to discuss the peace process between the two […]
In this Sept 3, 2018 photo, the President of the Philippines Rodrigo Duterte looks on as he signs the guest book next to his daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio (left) during his visit to the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial museum in Jerusalem commemorating the six million Jews killed by the German Nazis and their collaborators during World […]
Philippine Senator Christopher "Bong" Go (right), accompanied by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte (left), files his certificate of candidacy to join the vice presidential race in Pasay City, Metro Manila on Oct 2, 2021. (LISA MARIE DAVID / POOL / AFP) MANILA – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced Saturday that he will not run for vice president […]
The Republic of Korea's President Moon Jae-in (right) salutes during the 73rd anniversary of Armed Forces Day on the landing platform helicopter (LPH) ship Marado in Pohang, the Republic of Korea on Oct 1, 2021. (SONG KYUNG-SEOK / POOL PHOTO VIA AP) SEOUL – The Republic of Korea's President Moon Jae-in vowed on Friday to create […]
Retired Filipino boxing star and senator Manny Pacquiao shows his certificate of candidacy for next year's presidential elections shortly after filing before the Commission on Elections at the Sofitel Harbor Garden Tent in Manila, the Philippines on Oct 1, 2021. (JAM STA ROSA / POOL PHOTO VIA AP) MANILA – Newly retired boxing icon Manny […]