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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will be physically present at the House of Representatives when he delivers his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27, Malacanang confirmed today, Monday, July 20. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said those present at the President’s 5th SONA will also be limited to 50 lawmakers. “I can confirm for the first time that the President will be physically present in Batasan (Pambansa) pagdating po ng SONA […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to work on getting to the truth regarding the killing of four army personnel in Jolo, Sulu, saying that justice will be served. In his took to the army troops in Jolo, Sulu, the President also expressed his hope that that the killing of soldiers by members of the Philippine National Police in Jolo last month will not happen again, and that this would not lead to […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said that the country should be “very circumspect” in reopening the economy as the COVID-19 virus continues to infect many while there is no vaccine in sight. In his talk to the nation at past 1 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, the President said that opening the entire Philippines would mean thousands more being infected and will put the country in a more dire economic situation. While recoveries […]
(Eagle News) – Cebu City remains under Enhanced Community Quarantine after July 15, while Metro Manila, Cavite, Rizal, Benguet, Leyte, Southern Leyte and other cities and areas which are currently still under General Community Quarantine will stay under GCQ. President Rodrigo Duterte and his officials, including Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, made the announcement on Wednesday, July 8, at past 1 a.m. in a televised press briefing. Duque said that the considerations for the […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the anti-terrorism bill into law. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the confirmation in a statement on Friday, July 3. According to Roque, the President signed Republic Act No. 11479, which effectively replaces the Human Security Act of 2007, after taking the time to study it together with his legal team, and “weighing the concerns of different stakeholders.” Prior to its passage, some sectors including activists already denounced the bill, […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte intends to go around the country to know the real situation on the ground regarding the COVID-19 infections, but he stressed that he would take extra precautions while doing so. In his address to the nation on late Monday, June 22, the President said that he understands how hard it is for Filipinos to endure lockdown measures and community quarantine protocols for now as countries are still developing […]
(Eagle News) — In the first-ever virtual presentation of credentials ceremony, President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed five new ambassadors to the country on Friday, June 19. President Duterte affirmed the Philippines’ “friendly and cooperative” ties with the State of Palestine, New Zealand, Canada, Islamic Republic of Iran, and Socialist Republic of Viet Nam as he received the credentials of their respective ambassadors, hoping stronger ties with the countries or state they represent. Malacanang said that […]
Roque names cities, provinces which filed appeal with IATF for different quarantine protocols (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to announce his decision tonight on what the country will transition into by tomorrow, June 16, whether the current General Community Quarantine (GCQ) areas and Modified GCQ areas would graduate to the next level of less relaxed protocols. So far, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that none of the cities in Metro Manila […]
(Eagle News) — His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan sent his “warm greetings and good wishes” to the Filipino people on the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the Philippine Independence. President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “profoundly honored to receive” Emperor Naruhito’s greetings on behalf of the Filipino people. “His Majesty, The Emperor’s message echoes the beautiful harmony and goodwill heralded by his ascension to the throne last year, and is deeply appreciated by […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte communicated by phone with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi where the two Asian leaders strengthened their cooperation in the fight against COVID-19. During their conversation, Prime Minister Modi “assured the supply of affordable medicines and COVID-19 pharmaceutical products to the Philippines, including Hydroxycholoroquine,” according to a Malacanang statement on the conversation of the two leaders. “Prime Minister Modi likewise said that India is ready to extend all possible […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law, Republic Act No. 11470, which establishes the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in New Clark City (NCC), Capas, Tarlac. The law seeks to produce world-class athletes by integrating a special sports curriculum in secondary schools. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, in a statement, said that President Duterte signed RA 11470 on Tuesday, June 9, in Davao City. The National Academy of Sports (NAS) is “mandated […]
New DOH Usec points out things he could help improve on in DOH including coordination, harmonization of work with IATF and with community’s needs (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the head of the Southern Philippines Medical Center in Davao City as the new undersecretary of the Department of Health (DOH) after expressing his disappointment with the slow release of cash benefits to health care workers who were severely affected by COVID-19, […]
