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Health Secretary Francisco Duque III is unfazed by the criticism he received over the past few days from the public and politikos over the government’s seeming uncoordinated response to the threat of the 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan faced fresh criticism on Tuesday in the wake an emergency royal meeting to discuss their shock announcement to step back from frontline royal duties.

Senator Manny Pacquiao isn't affected at all by the criticism over the taped lighting of the 2019 Southeast Asian Games cauldron, which was broadcast during the opening ceremonies last week.

Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco said organizers of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) should be held accountable following the series of blunders and logistical problems of the event.

Dozens of pro-democracy protesters stood firm within a besieged Hong Kong university on Wednesday, where an "SOS" sign was laid out as supporters took up calls to distract police surrounding the campus by disrupting city transport.

Senator Ramon "Bong" Revilla Jr. is pushing through with his showbiz comeback despite criticism it will interfere with his legislative work.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro "Teddyboy" Locsin has defended the cheap looking welcome sign for foreign athletes at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport amid criticism from netizens.

Will Senator Panfilo Lacson soon hear a mouthful of criticism from President Rodrigo Duterte?

Yale's Singapore college has become embroiled in a row about academic freedom after axing a course on dissent, with the controversy fuelling a wider debate on whether universities are compromising their values to expand abroad.

Singapore's new law to combat "fake news" came into effect Wednesday despite criticism from tech giants and activists, who labelled the tough rules a "chilling" attempt to stifle dissent.

President Rodrigo Duterte used a Russian think-tank’s forum as a platform to launch a scathing criticism of the United States and Western countries that have criticized and meddled in how he ran his administration.

Hong Kong's embattled leader endured a barrage of criticism at a town hall meeting Thursday night that laid bare anger coursing through the city after months of huge, sometimes violent pro-democracy protests.

A Malaysian lawmaker apologised Thursday after his proposal for legislation to protect men from being "seduced" by women into committing sex crimes such as rape sparked a storm of criticism.

President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened to tie Senator Leila De Lima to the firecracker kwitis and lighting it up amid her criticism of his actions in the West Philippine Sea.

Critics have urged Thailand's junta to reconsider the award of a $7.1 billion high-speed rail contract to a consortium led by the kingdom's richest family, just days before a new parliament is set to convene.

Republicans in Congress want to bar Chinese military scientists from obtaining visas to study or work in the United States, drawing criticism Wednesday from Beijing.

Singapore's parliament Wednesday passed laws to combat "fake news" that will allow authorities to order the removal of online content despite fierce criticism from tech giants and rights groups.

Diplomats and activists on Monday denounced intense Chinese lobbying, pressure and even threats to rein in criticism of Beijing during last month's session of the UN Human Rights Council.

Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad on Tuesday defended Malaysia's ban on Israeli athletes, likening it to US President Donald Trump's plan to build a wall along the US-Mexico border.

US Congress' youngest member Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her Twitter savvy with Democratic colleagues Thursday, giving fellow representatives a taste of her influence on the social media platform -- and how to take selfies.

Mexico's austerity-crusader President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador said Friday his official declaration contained virtually no assets, showing his nearly empty wallet to reporters as evidence.

Billionaire ex-premier Thaksin Shinawatra on Tuesday hit out at Thailand's ruling junta, saying coups targeting his family have made the country worse off over the past 12 years.

Neil Armstrong's sons and the director of a new biopic on the space hero are hitting back against criticism that the film is unpatriotic because of the lack of a flag-planting scene.

A Catholic bishop who came under intense criticism after his plans to retire in a $2.3 million home in California's Silicon Valley became public, now says he will finish his days in a rectory.