Reporters Without Borders (RSF) calls on Philippine’s President-elect Ferdinand Marcos Jr, who will be inaugurated on 30 June, to break with the policy of harassing the media pursued by his predecessor and supporter, Rodrigo Duterte, and to end impunity for crimes against journalists.
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao has conceded defeat in the Philippine presidential election after his rumble for the top job failed to hit the mark with voters.
MANILA, May 11 ― Boxing great Manny Pacquiao has conceded defeat in the Philippine presidential election after his rumble for the top job failed to hit the mark with voters. Pacquiao, who had pledged to fight corruption, crack down on drugs and improve the lives of the impoverished, congratulated.
Outgoing Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could face international charges over his deadly drug war, but his daughter s thumping victory in the vice presidential race shows his popularity remains sky-high.