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(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 […]
(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 […]
(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 […]
(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, […]
Former president Fidel Ramos does the trademark “Duterte” closed fist pose in Congress, before the start of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte
(Eagle News) — The helicopter of President Rodrigo Duterte lands on the Batasang Pambansa grounds shortly before 4 p.m. The President is set to deliver his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) today, July 24, 2017, before the session hall of the Philippine Congress. The theme of his SONA this year is “a comfortable life for all,” according to Malacanang.
(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, […]
Masasabing tagumpay na naging “Special Celebrity Screening” ng pelikulang “Kita Kita” dahil ibang klaseng suporta ang ibinigay ng mga celebrity stars dito. Ang pelikula ay pinrodyus ng actor ng Spring Films na pinamumunuan nina Piolo Pascual at Bb. Joyce Bernal. Ang pelikulang “Kita Kita” na pinagbibidahan nina Alessandra de Rossi at Empoy Marquez ay dinaluhan ng mga kilalang pangalan sa show business hindi pilit ang tambalang Alempoy, na kung tawagin ay ‘ang loveteam na hindi […]
(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 […]
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AFP) — Two young elephants washed out to sea were saved from drowning Sunday by the Sri Lankan navy in the second such incident off the island in as many weeks. The navy said the pair of wild elephants were brought ashore after a “mammoth effort” involving navy divers, ropes and a flotilla of boats to tow them back to shallow waters. Photos showed the elephants in distress, barely keeping their trunks […]
BORACAY ISLAND, Aklan (Eagle News) – Boracay is the number one travel destination of Malaysians. This is according to the Department of Tourism, which noted that Malaysian tourists ranked number five in terms of number of tourist arrivals in the first half of the year. Nearly 12,000 Malaysians visited Boracay from January to June. https://youtu.be/m9sLoT5EfXg
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 […]
