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QUEZON City, Philippines – From a “dictator”, President Benigno S. Aquino III did an about-face in his interview in the New York Times and described Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte as a “patriot” and that the latter will look out for what is best for the Filipino people. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
DAVAO City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte and Sen. Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., topped the overseas absentee voting (OAV) for president and vice president in the May 9 elections. Data released by Commission on Elections Commissioner Rowena Guanzon said that Duterte had 313,346 votes followed by Liberal Party standard-bearer Mar Roxas with 41,263. For the vice presidential race, Marcos had the most votes with 176,669 followed by Camarines Sur Representative Leni Robredo with 89,935. The Comelec, sitting […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s transition committee presented his 8-point economic agenda. Briefly, this includes: continuation of macro-economic policies; faster infrastructure spending; encouraging direct foreign investments; encouraging agricultural development strategies; improving management systems; strengthening the basic education system; providing scholarship in tertiary education as well as improving the taxation system. The transition committee is also expecting that corruption in the country will be lessened. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The executive assistant of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Bong Go, confirmed that Duterte already has a list of possible candidates for top officials of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines although he refrained from naming said officials. He added that Duterte’s criteria includes merit, sincerity, faithfulness in duty as well as loyalty. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The European Union guaranteed that it will cooperate with the new President, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte. According to EU Ambassador Franz Jessen, the EU is just waiting for the formal start of Duterte’s presidency before presenting its plans to him, including the peace talks in Mindanao. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s camp explained the mayor’s plans to impose a curfew and liquor ban over the whole Philippines. The curfew is only for minors who will be found outside their homes after 10 in the evening without their parents or guardians. The curfew will ensure that every child would be ready for school. On the other hand, the ban on selling of liquor in public places after 1 […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Once it was clear that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte will win the presidential race, he immediately planned the formation of his transition team that will supervise his transfer to Malacañang. His campaign manager confirmed that Duterte ordered him to form a committee to ensure such transition. The committee will also consider who will be possible members of Duterte’s Cabinet. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – After her speech where she conceded to Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, Senator Grace Poe also announced that she has no plans to run for president in 2022. She will continue to do her job as a senator. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – As of 10 in the morning, Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte continues to lead in the partial and unofficial election results gathered by the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas. Duterte has more than 15 million votes. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV recognized the victory of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte in the presidential race. Trillanes added that he also respects the wishes of the Filipino people. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)
QUEZON City, Philippines – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is hoping that voters will change their mind due to his revelation regarding Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte’s hidden wealth. Trillanes also challenged Duterte to file a libel case against him. On the other hand, Duterte said that no one should pay attention to Trillanes because he is just causing a great disturbance to the country. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by […]
MANILA,Philippines (AFP) — Leading Philippine presidential candidate Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday finally apologized for his apparent joke about the rape and murder of an Australian missionary after initially sneering at the widespread outrage he sparked. Duterte, longtime mayor of the southern city of Davao, told cheering supporters last week that when he saw a female Australian lay minister who was raped and murdered in a Philippine prison riot in 1989, his initial reaction was: […]
