Tag: Duterte ouster

Robredo denies involvement in alleged Duterte ouster calls

(Eagle News)–Vice President Leni Robredo on Thursday, Feb. 20, denied she was part of what she said were calls for the ouster of President Rodrigo Duterte. “Hayagan ko pong sinasabi: Hindi ako bahagi ng anumang panawagang bumaba sa puwesto si Pangulong Duterte,” she said in a statement. According to Robredo, her only appeal is for everyone to do their jobs as public servants. Robredo, however, defended those reportedly planning to hold a gathering on Feb. […]

Palace welcomes SC dismissal of Pamatong petition seeking Duterte’s ouster

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Feb. 13, welcomed the Supreme Court’s dismissal of Elly Pamatong’s petition that seeks to oust Rodrigo Duterte as president. “We have treated such petition at the outset as without basis in fact and in law. The Supreme Court has validated our view on the matter,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, Pamatong’s “allegation that he assumed the presidency last June 30, 2016 is nothing but fantasy.” “Neither can […]