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President Duterte vows no more talks with Reds; to enforce laws against those who will sow anarchy

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he is fed up with the communists’ actions, including that of their leader Jose Maria Sison, and is categorically putting an end to peace talks with them. “Yes, I am ending it,” he said in a press conference after his two-hour State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Congress and after briefly talking to leftist protesters converged outside the Batasan Road. “Ayaw ninyong makipag-usap, mas lalo na […]

President Duterte calls out communists; tells CPP founder Sison to “not abuse” Norway’s charity

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte only had harsh words for the Communist Party of the Philippines and its founder Jose Maria Sison on Friday, even noting that he welcomed the end of peace talks with his former professor’s group if this was what they wanted. “P***** i** mo Sison ka. Bully talaga ako. Umuwi ka na, marami nang gastos ang Norway. Sige bayad ng ospital sa iyo. You are there at their courtesy, do […]

President Duterte tells protesters outside Batasan complex, “Let us respect each other”

(Eagle  News) — In an unprecedented move, President Rodrigo Duterte briefly talked with protesters gathered outside the Batasan complex, where he had just delivered his State of the Nation Address. “We need to respect each other..Kung ayaw niyo, magsisigaw kayo diyan,” he said. He also referred to the incident several days ago which saw a Presidential Security Group convoy ambushed by members of the New People’s Army. The incident left one person dead and several others […]

President Duterte tells Health Secretary Ubial: Deliver or “I will change you”

  (Eagle News) — Change the procedure, (or) I will change you. President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say to Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, after he learnt equipment that had been purchased a year ago for the treatment of soldiers  at a military hospital had not been delivered. He was referring to a state of the art Xray machine and MRI machine that he said had been bought but had not been delivered to the […]

President Duterte to mining companies: Spend to restore the environment or I will tax you to death

(Eagle News) — Spend to restore the environment, or I will tax you to death. President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say to  mining companies, several of which he said were responsible for the destruction of the environment. He referred to pronouncements made by former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, and to a documentary on the destruction of communities by mining made by ABSCBN, which he said did something right “for once.” He said he was […]

President Duterte to troops: Never fear; do your duty

(Eagle News) — Never fear. Do your duty. President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday reiterated his unwavering support for the military, who he said were the “silent heroes who risk their lives everyday.” He said as such, “in recognition of their valor,” the government was crafting a law that would provide them with comprehensive social and financial assitance “should they meet any harm.” He said the government would also provide health care assistance and education to […]

President Duterte: “It is not the peace of the dead, but the peace of the living that we seek”

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte stressed that he is after the “peace of the living,” and not the peace of the dead, during his second State of the Nation Address before Congress on Monday, July 24, 2017 as he reiterated his support for government forces whom he described as the country’s “silent heroes.” “Today, a multitude of problems confront us,” he said as he observed that one problem after another crops up for […]

President Duterte renews gov’t resolve in fight vs drugs; says fight will be “unrelenting”

(Eagle News Service) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday renewed the government’s campaign against illegal drugs, noting that the country’s economy will not surge without peace and order. “That is why I have resolved that no matter how long it takes, the fight against illegal drugs will continue because that is the root cause of so much evil  and so much suffering,” he said in his second State of the Nation Address. According to Duterte, […]

President Duterte arrives at Batasan complex

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at the Batasang Pambansa, where he is expected to deliver his second State of the Nation Address. The President arrived at the Batasan grounds on board a chopper a few minutes before 4 p.m. Wearing a white barong Tagalog, he went through  the military honor guards before entering the building. To his left was General Eduardo Año, military chief. He was met by Senate President Koko Pimentel, […]

Palace: Duterte’s 2nd SONA with “comfortable life for all” theme, could last for 1 hour and 30 minutes

(Eagle News) — “A comfortable life for all.” This is theme of the President Rodrigo Duterte’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) which is written in English. “On the whole it will be frank, challenging, realistic but hopeful,” said Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella. “The President’s State of the Nation Address will be rendered in broad strokes reviewing past achievements, stating the present situation and announcing future prospects,” he explained. Duterte’s second SONA if read […]

SONA – Facts and Trivia

QUEZON City, Philippines (July 24) – Today, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will deliver his second State of the Nation Address or SONA. It is a yearly speech delivered by the Chief Executive, made at the Plenary Hall of the Batasang Pambansa Complex in Batasan Hills, Quezon City. During the speech, the President is expected to give the nation an update on the country’s current economic, political and social condition. The speech also includes a summary of […]

More camera angles, but less low angle shots to be seen in 2nd Duterte SONA

  (Eagle News) — More camera angles, but less of the controversial low-angle shots will be seen in President Rodrigo Duterte’s second State of the Nation Address (SONA) which will once again be directed by award-winning director Brillante Mendoza. Mendoza will use 18 cameras placed in strategic locations inside the session hall of Batasang Pambansa. He said there will be more dramatic lighting, and more angles but the director had already been asked to lessen […]