Tag: Duterte

Ex-Presidential spokesman Roque says SEAGames opening, a proud moment for Filipinos; hits Duterte critics

  (Eagle News) — “Proud to be Filipino!” This was one of the tweets of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque when he attended the 30th Southeast Asian Games opening at the 55,000 seater Philippine Arena. Proud to be Filipino! During the opening of the SEA games pic.twitter.com/Hd5BwmkcC7 — Harry Roque (@attyharryroque) November 30, 2019 Go Philippines! pic.twitter.com/EjyNTmSUSq — Harry Roque (@attyharryroque) November 30, 2019 “Go Philippines!” he said in another tweet in support of the […]

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In photos: Pres. Duterte, Sultan Bolkiah strike “Duterte pose” during SEA Games opener at PHL Arena

(Eagle News) — In these series of photos released by Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen striking his signature clenched fist pose together with His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam, during the historic 30th Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies at the Philippine Arena on Saturday night, Nov. 30, 2019. The Brunei leader watched the spectacular opening event to show support for the Brunei athletes. Sultan Bolkiah’s children, […]

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DFA Secretary Locsin thanks Iglesia Ni Cristo for building “Arena of the Nation”

  (Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. thanked and commended the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) for building the world-class 55,000-seater Philippine Arena, making it possible for the successful and spectacular 30th Southeast Asian Games opening that brought pride to the nation. “Thank you Iglesia ni Cristo; thank you for the Arena of the Nation that made this Triumph of the Will to Serve possible,” he said in a tweet. Thank […]

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Proud moment for PHL: President Duterte cheers inspiring historic #SEAGames2019 opening at PHL Arena

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte proudly waved and cheered as he and Brunei’s Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah watched the spectacular opening ceremonies of the 30th Southeast Asian Games at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30. With spectators from the 11 participating nations, the historic opening ceremonies showcased dazzling performances, including cultural dances and songs featuring the best of the Philippine culture with the thematic thread of inclusivity, “We Win as One.” The audience […]

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Just in: President Duterte now at the PHL Arena for #SEAGames2019 opening ceremonies

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has arrived at the Philippine Arena for the 30th SEA Games opening ceremonies.  Duterte arrived at around 6:30 p.m., before the scheduled start of the historic SEA Games opening at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. Upon arrival, he was welcomed by Philippine Southeast Asian Games Organizing Committee (Phisgoc) chairperson and House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, and Atty. GP Santos of Maligaya Development Corporation, and other sports officials. […]

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Pres. Duterte urges Filipinos to take stand vs corruption, criminality, illegal drugs, terrorism in Bonifacio Day message

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, Nov. 30, joined Filipinos in commemorating the 156th birth anniversary of Philippine revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio as he challenged Filipinos to take a stand against corruption, criminality, terrorism and illegal drugs. In his Bonifacio Day message, the President said that this day is an “auspicious occasion to reflect” on Bonifacio’s legacy of “awakening the Filipino consciousness to fight for our freedom and build an entire nation.” He […]

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Pres. Duterte to grace 30th SEA Games opening at PHL Arena after bilateral meet with Brunei’s Sultan Bolkiah

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is set to attend the 30th Southeast Asian Games opening later today, Saturday, Nov. 30, at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena at the Ciudad de Victoria in Bocaue, Bulacan. But before going to the the SEA Games opener, he is scheduled to have a bilateral meeting with Brunei leader Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah whose son, Prince Abdul Mateen, and daughter, Princess Azemah, are members of Brunei’s polo team competing in […]

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Duterte to Robredo: Wala ka talagang alam, don’t run for the presidency

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has slammed Vice President Leni Robredo, urging her not to run for the presidency. “Huwag kang tumakbo ng Presidente. Wala ka talagang alam,” Duterte said in an exclusive interview with CNN Philippines. He made the remark days after he fired Robredo as co-chair of the Inter-Agency Committee Against Illegal Drugs. The Palace has said she was fired over her and her Liberal partymates taunts Duterte dismiss her instead from the post […]

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Pres. Duterte back in Manila after successful trip in S. Korea, invites Pres. Moon to visit PHL

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is back in the country after successful two-day trip in South Korea where he participated in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations-Republic of Korea (ASEAN-ROK) Commemorative Summit. Duterte’s plane arrived in Manila at 6:17 p.m. Tuesday night, returning to the country after taking part in meetings at the ASEAN-ROK Commemorative Summit, and bilateral meeting with South Korean President Moon Jae-in. https://youtu.be/0csRzrWaVIA President Duterte has invited the South Korean […]

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President Duterte “angry “with reported mishandling of SEA Games preps, food for athletes, says spokesperson

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is extremely displeased with the various snafus and inconveniences so far encountered and reported by both foreign and local athletes in the 30th Southeast Asian games due to the lack of foresight of SEA Games organizers. This was according to his spokesperson Salvador Panelo who stressed that those “failures” could have been prevented had the SEA Games organizers made alternative plans. Panelo said that the President, who learned of […]

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PHL, South Korea sign 5 agreements on cooperation in social security, tourism, culture and sports, free trade

  (Eagle News) — The Philippines and South Korea signed five agreements, namely on cooperation in social security, tourism, culture and sports, as well as the much anticipated free trade between the two countries, following the bilateral meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and South Korean President Moon Jae-in. The two leaders witnessed the signing of the agreements which were as follows: · Agreement on social security between the Government of the Republic of the Philippines […]

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President Duterte and President Moon Jae-in vow “strategic partnership” between PHL, South Korea by 2020

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and South Korean President Moon Jae-in both committed to elevate the level of their countries’ relations to “strategic partnership” by 2020, as the two leaders noted the 70 years of strong bilateral relations and friendship between the two countries. “Mr. President, I would like to extend a warm welcome to you together with the Korean people. Your visit comes at a very meaningful time as we celebrate the […]

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