MANILA, Philippines (AFP) –Authoritarian firebrand Rodrigo Duterte warned of a “rough ride” after being sworn in as the Philippines’ president, promising a relentless war on crime and corruption, but also to be a unifying leader.
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Duterte to lead PNP turnover ceremonies today
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo R. Duterte will lead today’s assumption of command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) at its National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Duterte will be welcomed by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ismael Sueno and incoming PNP chief, Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. The event will include the donning of rank on Dela Rosa conferring on him the four-star rank, which is required of a full-fledged head […]
Turkish forces kill 2 suspected IS members at Syria border: report
ANKARA, Turkey (AFP) — Turkish security forces have killed two suspected members of the Islamic State group on the Syrian border, one of whom was believed to be planning a suicide attack in Turkey, news agencies reported Thursday. The two men were shot dead on Saturday, days ahead of the triple suicide bombings at Istanbul’s Ataturk airport on Tuesday that left 42 people dead, the Anadolu and Dogan agencies said. One of the suspects, named […]
President Duterte: “I am ready to start my work for the nation”
(Eagle News) – “I am here. Why? Because I am ready to start my work for the nation.” These were the words of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines, before he ended his 14-minute inaugural address that stressed what he intended to do as the country’s leader. His speech was punctuated by his favorite quotes about good governance which he said he intended to do to address what he claimed […]
Facts on Aquino’s legacy as Philippine president
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Benigno Aquino stepped down as Philippine president on Thursday after a six-year term that was highly regarded overseas, but partly condemned by voters at home. After his preferred successor was soundly defeated in last month’s elections, here are what political and economic analysts interviewed by AFP say were his key legacies: – Strong, stable economy – Aquino delivered average annual economic growth of just over 6.0 percent, the highest since the […]
Tunisian killed in Istanbul attack seeking IS-linked son
TUNIS , Tunisia (AFP) — A Tunisian killed in the Istanbul airport attack blamed on the Islamic State group was in Turkey to secure the release of his son detained for joining the jihadists, diplomats said Wednesday. Turkish Prime Minister Binali Yildirim quickly pointed the finger at IS over Tuesday’s attack, which killed at least 41 people and wounded 239, although no group has claimed responsibility. One of the dead was a Tunisian identified as […]
Senator Bongbong Marcos at the Duterte inaugural
(Eagle News) — Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., flashes the victory sign before the start of the oath-taking of President Rodrigo Duterte at Malacanang’s Rizal Hall on Thursday, June 30, 2016. Marcos came with his sister, re-elected Ilocos Norte Gov. Imee Marcos, who wore a red terno. A day before the inauguration, he filed a poll protest before the Supreme Court asking the Presidential Electoral Tribunal to set aside the oath-taking of Vice-President Leni Robredo […]
10 ways Duterte plans to change the Philippines
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Rodrigo Duterte was sworn in as Philippine president on Thursday after a landslide election victory last month built on a series of bold and controversial pledges. Here are 10 ways Duterte plans to change the Philippines during his six years as president: War on crime Duterte has said he must take extreme measures to stop the Philippines becoming a narco-state. Security forces will be given shoot-to-kill orders. Bounties will be paid […]
Diplomatic Reception for President Duterte’s inauguration
Diplomatic Reception for President Duterte’s inauguration
Hague court to rule July 12 in South China Sea case
by Jo Biddle and Jan Hennop THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) — A little-known international tribunal will early next month step into a bitter dispute over the South China Sea, handing down a ruling which risks further inflaming tensions between Southeast Asian nations and China. The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) — the world’s oldest international tribunal for the peaceful resolution of disputes between nations — said Wednesday it will rule on July 12 in the […]
Watch: President Rodrigo Duterte’s oath-taking and signing of oath of office
(Eagle News) — At exactly 12 noon on June 30, 2016, President Rodrigo Duterte took his oath as the 16th Philippine President in simple ceremonies inside Malacanang’s Rizal Hall. Administering the oath was Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes. His youngest daughter, Veronica “Kitty” Duterte held the Bible used for the oath-taking while his two sons, Paolo and Sebastian, and daughter, Sara Dutrete, looked on. At exact 12:01 p.m., immediately after his oath-taking, President Duterte […]
Full Military Honors for President Rodrigo Duterte
Full military honors for President Rodrigo Duterte
