One of his sons is expected to fill in. By Sui-Lee Wee Reporting from Davao City, the Philippines Six weeks ago, a van piled high with flowers pulled up at the International Criminal Court’s ...

With 80% of votes counted in an unofficial tally, Duterte, who was brought to The Hague in March over his bloody “war on drugs” that killed thousands of people, was winning the Davao mayoral ...

Former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte, detained at the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, regained the mayorship of family stronghold Davao city in a landslide ...

China's Defense Ministry on Thursday urged the Philippines to stop "risky infringements and provocations" near Huangyan Island in the South China Sea, following recent maritime tensions.

MANILA, Philippines — Former President Rodrigo Duterte, detained at the International Criminal Court for alleged crimes against humanity, regained the mayorship of family stronghold Davao City in a ...

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DAVAO CITY, Philippines — After months of campaigning and offering people alternatives to one family rule in the city, political bets are finally leaving it up to the people to decide what kind of ...

The 2025 midterm elections have highlighted the enduring influence of political dynasties in the Philippines, with the Duterte family's stronghold in Davao City reaffirmed, even as national ...