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(Eagle News) — The administration of President Rodrigo Duterte got a “very good” +66 net satisfaction rating in the latest survey of the Social Weather Stations (SWS) where even his illegal drugs campaign — much criticized by human rights groups and political opponents — got an “excellent” satisfaction rating of 78 percent. The results of the survey which were first published in Business World, the SWS’ media partner, showed that the over-all performance of the Duterte […]
(Eagle News) — The country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew year-on-year by 7.1 percent in the third quarter of 2016, which comprised the first three months of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority. The growth in the Philippine economy was notable as it was higher than the growth rates of 7.0 percent in the second quarter of 2016, and 6.2 percent in the third quarter of 2015. With […]
by Ben Dooley Agence France Presse BEIJING, China (AFP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s vague and ambiguous foreign policy positions have cast a pall of uncertainty over whether American influence will decline in Asia, or if it will remain a force to be reckoned with, analysts say. The real estate tycoon-turned-politician frequently savaged China on the campaign trail, even calling it America’s “enemy” and pledging to stand up to a country he says views the […]
(Eagle News) — The special rapporteur of the United Nations who had earlier made comments on the rise of extrajudicial killings since the start of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte has set conditions for the visit, including the request for “freedom of inquiry” and “confidential and unsupervised contact with witnesses.” UN special rapporteur on summary executions Agnes Callamard specified her conditions for her visit to the country to the Department of Foreign Affairs. The conditions were disclosed […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to leave for Lima, Peru today, Thursday, to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Summit, where he is looking forward to having a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The President and his party will fly from Davao City International Airport at 1:40 p.m. But his flight route will avoid passing through the United States, with a stop-over in Auckland, New Zealand before […]
(Eagle News) — The reason why high-profile inmate Jaybee Sebastian was stabbed during an alleged riot inside the New Bilibid Prison on September 28, was to prevent him from testifying at the congressional inquiry probing the alleged involvement of Senator Leila De Lima on the illegal drug trade at the national penitentiary. This was revealed in an affidavit of NBP inmate Tomas Doniña who was the one who stabbed Sebastian. Doniña’s affidavit was read […]
MILITARY cooperation between the US and the Philippines is unchanged for now despite inflammatory statements from the Filipino president directed at US President Barack Obama, a top American commander said Tuesday. Filipino President Rodrigo Duterte has voiced willingness to request the withdrawal of American troops from his country. “Despite what he has said, there has been no change in anything with the Philippines,” said Harry Harris, commander of the US Pacific Command, during an […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has granted absolute pardon to controversial actor Robin Padilla upon the recommendation of the Board of Parole under the Department of Justice. In a dinner with the reporters yesterday at the Malacanang palace, President Duterte confirmed this, saying that with his absolute pardon, Padilla’s political and civil rights will be fully restored. “I just granted pardon in favor of Robin Padilla kasi yung original pardon niya hindi sinabi yung full restoration ng […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (November 14) – A lot has been said about the state of the Philippine economy after the first 100 days of President Duterte’s Administration. Critics were quick to say that the economy has weakened. Shuli Ren in his article in Barron’s Asia website cited the 0.6% drop in the Philippine Stock Market right after US President Obama cancelled his meeting with President Duterte following Duterte’s harsh remarks after the media asked him what […]
MALACANANG clarified on Sunday that the suspension of the privilege of the writ of habeas corpus is just an idea aired by President Rodrigo R. Duterte amid his all-out war against illegal drugs. ”He has not yet announced the suspension of the writ of habeas corpus. It is just an idea,” Presidential Communications Operations (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar said in an interview with Radyo ng Bayan dzRB. Last Friday night, President Duterte warned that […]
(Reuters) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte capped off his state visit to Malaysia on Thursday (November 10) in a karaoke session with Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak. At a state banquet hosted by Najib, Duterte was seen singing Bette Midler’s “Wind Beneath My Wings”. Najib responded with a livelier tune and sang “The Young Ones” by British pop singer Cliff Richard. The two later sang a duet of Danish band The Walkers’ “Sha-la-la-la-la” […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived early Friday morning from his successful two-day official visit in Malaysia and from his brief visit to Thailand where he paid his last respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadeh. The President said he was “glad to be back” from his visit to the two countries. Duterte met with Prime Minister Najib Razak in Putrajaya, Malaysia where they discussed cooperation to combat terrorism, piracy, and to strengthen […]
