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From northern Luzon, Duterte flies to Davao to commemorate All Saints’ Day

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Nov 02 01:31 AM

DAVAO CITY—President Rodrigo Duterte visited the grave of his parents at Davao Public and Roman Catholic Cemetery Thursday night during the observance of All Saints' Day. Read more »

President Xi Jinping visit a 'milestone' but 'not rare' for PH, says Locsin

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 05:32 PM

The visit of Chinese President Xi Jinping is a "milestone" for the Philippines, but it is not a rare event and it signals the continuation of the "great" friendship between the countries, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin said Monday. Read more »

Suspek sa Sagay massacre, tukoy na

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 24 12:10 AM

Hindi natuloy ang pagbisita ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Sagay City, Negros Occidental para sana makiramay sa mga pamilya ng mga namatay na magsasaka sa Hacienda Nene. Read more »

Pope trip to North Korea serious possibility under right conditions: Vatican

Philip Pullella, Reuters
Posted at Oct 19 06:48 PM

It would be the first by a pope to the reclusive East Asian state, which does not allow priests to be permanently stationed there. Read more »

Cayetano says nothing unusual in US embassy official's Senate visit

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 21 07:10 AM

MANILA - Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said Thursday there is nothing irregular about the visit of a US diplomat to the Senate, including the office of Senator Antonio Trillanes IV.   Read more »

Duterte cuts short Jordan visit

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 10:48 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte will cut short his trip in Jordan, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday. Read more »

Jordan, PH sign deals on trade, defense

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 08:14 PM

MANILA - The Philippines and Jordan on Thursday signed deals on labor, foreign affairs, and trade, as President Rodrigo Duterte visits the Arab state. Read more »

WATCH: Steph Curry greets Pinoy fans before heading to Manila

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 06 07:34 PM

The two-time NBA MVP gives his Filipino fans a shout-out before flying to Manila for the first stop of his Asian tour. Read more »

King of Jordan welcomes Duterte

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 07 02:43 AM

MANILA - Jordan's King Abdullah bin Al-Hussein on Thursday welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte to his palace, officially marking the start of the Filipino leader's visit to the Arab state. Read more »

$80-M business deals nalagdaan sa pagbisita ni Duterte sa Israel

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 11:51 PM

Nakatakdang mag-uwi ng higit USD80 milyon investment si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa pagtatapos ng kaniyang apat na araw na official visit sa Israel. Read more »

$82.9-million in business deals signed during Duterte's Israel visit

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 01:32 PM

MANILA - Filipino and Israeli businesses struck 21 business deals worth $82.9 million that could generate 790 jobs during President Rodrigo Duterte's historic visit to Israel, a document Malacañang released Tuesday showed. Read more »

After southern bombings, Duterte says 'we expect more attacks'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 08:12 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said authorities are anticipating more attacks in the south in the wake of 2 deadly bombings that struck Sultan Kudarat province.  Read more »

Why Israeli diplomat calls Sara Duterte’s visit to his country ‘closure’

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 05 03:01 AM

Duterte-Carpio's mother, Elizabeth Zimmerman, has Jewish lineage. Read more »

Hitler was the devil on earth, Israeli president tells Duterte

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 04 06:29 PM

As Duterte and Rivlin were holding a meeting, protesters gathered in front of the Israeli president’s office, Israeli media reported. Read more »

Duterte meets Israel’s Netanyahu

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 08:31 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the two countries signed three deals that seek to enhance ties. Read more »

Duterte informed of Sultan Kudarat blast: Palace

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 03 08:53 AM

Malacañang is "deeply saddened" by the blast that killed an 18-year-old man and wounded 14 others, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Jr said.  Read more »

Duterte pa-Israel para bumili ng armas, makipagkita sa OFWs

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 06:37 PM

Umalis si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte nitong Linggo ng hapon papuntang Israel kung saan inaasahan ang kanyang pagbili ng mga bagong armas at nakatakda ang kanyang pakikipagkita sa mga OFW. Read more »

Duterte visit good for OFWs in Israel: analyst

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 05:18 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Israel will be good for Filipinos working there, an analyst said Sunday as the chief executive leaves for the Middle Eastern country.  Read more »

Duterte flies to Israel for official visit

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 02 04:15 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday flew to Israel for a four-day official visit in a bid to strengthen ties with the Middle Eastern country.  Read more »

In Israel visit, Philippines' Duterte dogged by past rhetoric

Martin Petty and Dan Williams, Reuters
Posted at Sep 01 05:02 PM

JERUSALEM - When Rodrigo Duterte makes the first visit to Israel by a president of the Philippines next week, officials on both sides will try to play down his record of jarring invective while promoting commercial and military ties.   Read more »