Tag: Duterte

WATCH: Presumptive president Marcos Jr., bares Sara Duterte as his nominee to be next DepEd chief

Gives first press announcement of his plans once he assumes presidency after proclamation (Eagle News) — Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand Marcos Jr., gives his first press announcement as presumptive president of the Philippines on Wednesday night, May 11, 2022, announcing that his first cabinet nominee would be his running mate, presumptive Vice-President Sara Duterte, as the next secretary of the Department of Education. Marcos Jr., also said that he and his team have started consultations on […]

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Historic May 2022 elections with fastest vote transmission: Marcos’ lead widens as he gets over 31M votes

Marcos Jr’s lead over rival Robredo hits over 16M votes based on partial and unofficial count of over 98% of votes cast   (Eagle News) – The May 2022 elections is historic with the fastest vote transmission and could prove to be the national elections with the highest voter turnout since 2010, reflecting how the majority of the voters endured long lines and waited patiently to cast their vote, the Commission on Elections said. The […]

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Marcos thanks supporters and Filipinos who voted for him as numbers show landslide win

Asks Filipino nation for their support in case he wins as the 17th PHL president   By Neah Mangawang for Eagle News Service (Eagle News) — Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. addressed the nation shortly after 11:00pm on Monday, May 9, via his Facebook page, expressing his sincere gratitude to his supporters and the Filipino people who believed in him, his running-mate Sara Duterte, and their message of unity. Marcos, Jr. acknowledged that while […]

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Comelec says PDP-Laban is dominant majority political party; Cusi-wing also determined as legitimate wing

Nacionalista Party declared as dominant minority party; 10 other major political parties named   (Eagle News) – The ruling PDP-Laban party has been resolved as a dominant political party in the country by the Commission on Elections, the poll body’s resolution said. In Comelec’s resolution No. 10787 issued on May 5, the poll body also determined that the minority party is Nacionalista Party, as well as named the 10 other major political parties in the […]

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Pres. Duterte says it’s important he remain “neutral” to ensure clean polls; won’t reveal his presidential bet

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he would ensure clean, honest and orderly elections on May 9, and would “remain neutral,” not revealing who is his preferred presidential bet. “Ulitin ko, you better disabuse your minds about getting into guesses and assumptions. Wala. Wala akong kandidato pagka-presidente ngayon hanggang Disyembre,” Duterte said in his latest Talk To The People. The 76-year old Philippine leader, who will be stepping down in June this year, […]

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NET25’s “Mata ng Agila” bares list of nat’l candidates that the INC will be voting for: It’s BBM-Sara for May 9 polls

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L6AxvrKWeWI (Eagle News) — The Iglesia Ni Cristo members will be voting as one on May 9, 2022 as part of the biblical teachings upholding unity in the Church. On May 3, 2022, in the NET25 news program, “Mata ng Agila,” the list of national candidates that the INC members will be voting for was bared. The INC is supporting presidential bet former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., and his running-mate, Davao City mayor and […]

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In his last Labor Day message, Pres. Duterte assures commitment to give Filipinos best opportunities in life

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte joined the entire nation in honoring and remembering Filipino workers on Sunday, May 1, 2022, during the celebration of the 120th Labor Day in the country. This is also the last Labor Day message of President Duterte before he steps down from office in June 2022. But he said that he would remain committed to providing Filipinos the best opportunities “to realize their full potential.” “This administration, even if […]

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Pres. Duterte urges Asia-Pacific leaders on collective effort to urgently address water problems

Says it is time “to decide wisely for future generations” amid climate change   (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte called for a collective effort to address water-related problems amid various water supply issues and water-related disasters due to climate change. During the 4th Asia-Pacific Water Summit (APWS) currently being held in Kumamoto City, Japan, President Duterte said that there is an urgent need “to decide wisely for ourselves and for future generations” regarding water-related […]

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Pres. Duterte expresses sadness in loss of lives due to Agaton as death toll further climbs

Conducts aerial inspection, visits hospital where the injured were taken   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte expressed his extreme sadness with the big number of deaths and persons still missing due to the landslides brought about by storm Agaton. The death toll has risen to 175 as of Tuesday, April 19, but the missing still stood at 110. President Duterte went to Leyte and Capiz to distribute aid to the residents affected by “Agaton” […]

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Pres. Duterte blocks bill seeking to register PHL social media users, cites threat to right to privacy

Says only registration of SIM cards, not social media use, was part of original bill   (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte decided to veto a consolidated Senate and House bill that sought to mandate the registration of all SIM cards and social media accounts, after Congress added social media registration as part of the proposed bill without proper guidelines, the Palace said. The 76-year old Duterte, who had been a prosecutor and long-time local […]

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