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Tiniyak ng European Union ang makikipag tulungan sa nakatakdang pag- upo bilang bagong pangulo ng Pilipinas na si Rodrigo Duterte matapos ang halalan nito lamang Lunes. Ayon kay European Union Ambassador Franz Jessen, hinihintay na lamang nila ang official announcement kung saan nakatakda nitong ilatag sa bagong pangulo ang agenda sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at EU. Partikular na ang usaping pangkapayapaan sa Mindanao. Suportado rin ng Spain si Duterte na nangakong palalakasin ang relasyon sa […]
(Eagle News) — Malacanang has denied it had a “Plan B,” referring to circulating reports on an alleged plan that would ensure that Liberal Party vice-presidential bet Leni Robredo would continue the Aquino government’s “agenda”. In a statement, the Palace claims it has no plans to impeach the winning president and install the Vice President who comes from the Liberal Party to continue its agenda. “Masyado yatang malawak na imahinasyon ang ginagamit sa ganyang mga […]
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine president-elect Rodrigo Duterte may release jailed communist rebels in an effort to restart peace talks aimed at ending a decades-old insurgency that has claimed tens of thousands of lives, an aide said Tuesday. The aide said Duterte, set to be sworn into office on June 30 after a landslide election victory on Monday, signalled his readiness to discuss the release of a number of imprisoned rebels, a key factor in […]
(Eagle News) — Presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte maintained his lead (with a margin of more than six million) in the presidential race, while Liberal Party’s Leni Robredo continued her lead (more than 231,693 votes) over Ferdinand Marcos Jr., in the latest tally of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP)-Eagle Broadcasting Corporation (EBC) quick count. The latest numbers came from the unofficial and partial election results from the Commission on Elections […]
Philippine politician and longtime mayor of the southern city of Davao Rodrigo Duterte secured Tuesday a landslide presidential victory built on foul-mouthed populist tirades, to the delight of Davao residents. (Courtesy AFPTV)
(Eagle News) — Here is the partial and unofficial election results of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) and Eagle Broadcasting Corporation quick count for the May 9, 2016 elections as of May 11, 6:08 a.m: #KBPquickcount Unofficial Results as of : 05/11/2016 06:08:51 75.62% Voters Turnout Total # of Clustered Precincts : 94,276 Total # of Precincts reporting : 89,901 Percent Transmitted : 95.36% Presidential Candidate Total Votes 1. DUTERTE, […]
by Mynardo Macaraig MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The election of Rodrigo Duterte as Philippine president marks the latest victory for populist politics, as voters around the world reward candidates offering simple solutions to complex problems. In a country beset by crime, poverty and corruption, Duterte promised voters a raft of quick fixes that many analysts believe will remain empty promises. One of his main campaign pledges was to completely eradicate crime within six months. […]
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) — The yen weakened Tuesday as Japanese officials ramped up a bid to tame the surging currency, while the Philippine peso ticked higher with anti-establishment firebrand Rodrigo Duterte set to become the country’s new president. After soaring to 18-month highs against the dollar, the yen has sagged as officials threaten to intervene in currency markets to stop its “speculative” rally. On Tuesday, finance minister Taro Aso repeated warnings about possible action, after saying […]
Liberal Party standard bearer Mar Roxas on Tuesday conceded to Davao City Mayor Rodriigo Duterte in the Presidential Race. “Galangin at tanggapin natin ang pasya ng ating mga kababayan”, Roxas told his cheering supporters gathered at the Liberal headquarters in Quezon City. He wished his rival success in the presidency. “Digong, I wish you success. Ang iyong tagumpay ay tagumpay ng ating bansa.” In his concession speech, Roxas also thanked all those who helped his campaign. […]
DAVAO, Philippines (AFP) 5/10/2016 –Incendiary Philippine politician Rodrigo Duterte vowed a relentless crackdown on crime after claiming a landslide presidential victory built on foul-mouthed populist tirades that exposed deep voter anger at the establishment. The 71-year-old firebrand stormed to victory in Monday’s election, securing an insurmountable lead of nearly six million votes over his nearest rival, as a growing global howl for strong, populist leaders swept across the Southeast Asian nation. Duterte, the longtime mayor […]
(Eagle News) — The May 9, 2016 elections would define the direction that the Philippines would take as the ASEAN community becomes a force to reckon with in the global community. The complex issues facing the next president would need somebody tough, intelligent, and clear on his direction that would make the Philippines as a lead nation in the ASEAN community. In this part 4 of the May 7 episode of ASEAN in […]
