Duterte
Philippine President Duterte Said He Suffers From Rare Autoimmune Disease
Rumours about Duterte’s health have been circulating since he became president in 2016.
Another Block of Cocaine Was Found Floating in Philippine Waters. The Town Mayor Thinks it’s From China
This is just the latest case of cocaine seen floating in Philippine waters.
Duterte Promises Cash Prize for Capturing Felons. But He's Also Fine if You Kill Them.
“The one million prize is available to those who can capture them dead or alive. But maybe dead would be a better option. I will pay you smiling."
The Philippines Is Deploying 'Really Pretty' Female Officers to Distract Drivers from Traffic
Here’s why the sexism is not that surprising.
The Origins of Budots, the Philippines’ Catchiest Viral Dance Craze
In “Budots: The Craze,” filmmakers Jay Rosas and Mark Limbaga try to figure out where the budots genre came from.
Journalist Maria Ressa’s Libel Trial is Underway in the Philippines
“How this is decided will have an impact on...the quality of journalism in the digital age in the Philippines.”
We Ask Duterte’s Critics Why He Remains Popular
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has been heavily criticized for a variety of his policies – yet halfway through his term, he remains as popular as ever.
Stoners From Duterte's Philippines Share How They Get Away With It
Under Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, the Philippine government has waged a bloody war on drugs making it a highly dangerous place for drug users.
Duterte Signs an Anti-Sexual Harassment Bill He'll Have Trouble Following
The Philippine president is on record exhibiting many of the acts deemed unlawful by the bill.
What It’s Like To Deal Drugs In a Country With the Harshest Penalties In the World
Thousands of Filipino citizens have been killed in President Duterte's violent war on drugs. VICE meets a local dealer to learn why anyone would run the huge risk of selling when your life is literally on the line.
Duterte Calls Chinese Vessel Collision With Philippine Fishing Boat A ‘Little Maritime Accident’
The normally strong-mouthed president throws China a softball.
Two Directors Tell Us What They Saw While Shadowing Philippine Police During The Drug War
'The police were convinced they were doing the right thing. They have no doubt in their mind that what they are doing is legitimate.'