Duterte says Russia may give COVID-19 vaccine for free, volunteers to receive first injection

Krissy Aguilar - Reporter / @KAguilarINQ 08/11/2020

MANILA, Philippines — Russia is willing to provide the Philippines a vaccine against COVID-19 for free, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday as he volunteered to receive the first injection and show the public it is safe for…

Russia’s coronavirus cases increase; 3rd highest in the world

05/28/2020

MOSCOW — Russia is continuing to see high numbers of new coronavirus cases even though its far-flung regions have increasingly moved to reopen the economy. The government’s anti-coronavirus task force reported 8,371 new infections Thursday, about the…

Sun draws many out in US, Europe; Russia virus numbers grow

AP 05/03/2020

NEW YORK  — Gorgeous spring weather across the United States and Europe on Saturday drew people cooped up inside for weeks outside to soak in the sun, even as additional coronavirus hot spots in Russia and Pakistan…

Russia distances itself from looming VFA termination

Frances Mangosing 02/18/2020

MANILA, Philippines — The Russian government on Tuesday (Feb. 18) sought to distance itself from the looming termination of a key defense pact between the Philippines and United States, saying its ambassador’s visit to the highest ranking…

Russia moves closer to filling void to be left by US in PH defense sans VFA

Frances Mangosing 02/17/2020

MANILA, Philippines—The Russian government has taken steps toward filling a void in military alliance that could be left by President Rodrigo Duterte’s termination of the Philippines’ Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, which is being…

Sinulog Tribu sa Kabataan: A festivity for all

Immae Lachica 01/12/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines– It is not a surprise that days before the Sinulog Grand Parade a flock of people from all around the world will make their way to Cebu to join in one of the grandest…

Russia providing mood music for House impeachment drama

11/18/2019

WASHINGTON  — For all the talk about Ukraine in the House impeachment inquiry, there’s a character standing just off-stage with a dominant role in this tale of international intrigue: Russia. As has so often been the case…

Robin Padilla slams critics of celebs who joined Duterte’s Russia trip

Krissy Aguilar - INQUIRER.net 10/08/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Robin Padilla lashed out at critics of fellow celebrities who were accused of using government funds when they joined President Rodrigo Duterte’s five-day visit to Russia last week. In a video posted via actor…

Nothing final on Philippines – Russia nuclear energy deal – Palace

Darryl John Esguerra - INQUIRER.net 10/07/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Nothing is final yet on the nuclear energy deal between the Philippines and Russia, Malacañang clarified on Monday after President Rodrigo Duterte admitted the agreement may be unconstitutional after all. “They are discussing if…

Putin assures Duterte of support in counter-terrorism campaign

Christia Marie 10/04/2019

SOCHI, Russia — Russian President Vladimir Putin assured President Rodrigo Duterte that Russia will back the Philippines’ counter-terrorism efforts and initiatives. In a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of a Russian think thank forum here on Thursday,…

Duterte’s official visit to bolster Philippines’ ties with Russia – Panelo

Christia Marie Ramos - INQUIRER.net 10/02/2019

MOSCOW, Russia – Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte views his second visit to Russia as an “auspicious opportunity” to deepen the bilateral relations between the two nations, his spokesman said. “President Duterte went to Russia upon the invitation…

Duterte, Putin hold bilateral talks in Sochi

Donna Pazzibugan - Philippine Daily Inquirer 09/29/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Practical cooperation agreements, trade, business, geo-politics and a cultural show are on President Duterte’s plate in his six-day official visit to Russia next week. His visit on Oct. 1 to 6 to Russia’s capital…

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