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International evangelist Pastor Apollo Quiboloy (2nd R) walks with presidential candidates attending his 60th birthday celebration in Davao City, southern Philippines April 25, 2010. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco
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US announces sex-trafficking charges against Duterte ally

A 74-page indictment charges Apollo Carreon Quiboloy, founder of a church called Kingdom of Jesus Christ, The Name Above Every Name (KOJC) and other church officials, including two US-based church...

Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte arrives with daughter Sara Duterte-Carpio to attend the enthronement ceremony of Japan's Emperor Naruhito in Tokyo, Japan October 22, 2019. Carl Court/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
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Duterte's daughter joins Marcos as running mate in Philippines presidential election

Boxing - WBA Welterweight Title Fight - Manny Pacquiao v Lucas Matthysse - Axiata Arena, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia - July 15, 2018 Manny Pacquiao celebrates after winning the bout against Lucas Matthysse. Picture taken July 15, 2018. REUTERS/Lai Seng Sin/File Photo
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Pacquiao quits 'greatest sport in the world' to contest Philippines presidency

Ask everyone you interact with whether they are comfortable with your actions, even if they are children. Credit: TBS Illustration
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Philippines Senate backs bill to raise sexual consent age from 12 to 16

Philippine Senator and boxing champion Manny Pacquiao reads his briefing materials as he prepares for the Senate session in Pasay city, Metro Manila, Philippines September 20, 2016. Picture taken September 20, 2016. REUTERS/Erik De Castro/File Photo
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Boxer Manny Pacquiao to run for Philippine president in 2022

An aerial view shows minimal traffic in a roundabout in Quezon City, during a two-week lockdown following a surge in coronavirus disease (Covid-19) cases, in Metro Manila, Philippines August 9, 2021. Picture taken with a drone. REUTERS/Adrian Portugal/Files
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Philippines to test localised lockdowns in capital region

Damaged buildings and debris are seen after Typhoon Chanthu passed through Sabtang, Batanes, Philippines, in this September 12, 2021 image obtained via social media. Photo :Reuters
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Strong typhoon cuts power, causes flooding in northern Philippines

Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana speaks during a news conference after a bilateral meeting with Philippines' Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana at Camp Aguinaldo military camp in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 30, 2021. Rolex Dela Pena/Pool via REUTERS
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Philippines defense minister says US treaty needs comprehensive review

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
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Philippines' Duterte accepts 2022 vice presidential nomination

Filipinos waiting to be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) gather outside a mall, a day before stricter lockdown measures are implemented, in Manila, Philippines, August 5, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
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Chaos in Manila as thousands rush to get vaccine before lockdown

US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin fist bumps with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during a courtesy call at the Malacanang Palace in Manila, Philippines July 29, 2021. Robinson Ninal/Malacanang Presidential Photographers Division/Handout via REUTERS
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Philippines' Duterte fully restores key troop pact with United States

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his 6th State of the Nation Address (SONA), at the House of Representative in Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines, July 26, 2021. REUTERS/Lisa Marie David
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Philippines' Duterte taunts ICC, saying war on drugs far from over

President Rodrigo Duterte talks to Vice-President Leni Robredo during the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) graduation ceremony in Camp Castaneda, Silang town in Cavite city, south of Manila, Philippines March 24, 2017. REUTERS/Romeo Ranoco/File Photo
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Philippines' Duterte says country cannot afford more lockdowns