Tag: Duterte

President Duterte criticizes ex-DFA chief Del Rosario for inappropriate use of diplomatic passport

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte criticized former Foreign Affairs secretary Albert Del Rosario for using a diplomatic passport although he is already in private practice and went to Hong Kong for a personal business trip. “Naggamit-gamit ng passport na hindi naman dapat. (He used a [diplomatic] passport inappropriately.) When you are no longer an employee of government, you have no business using a government diplomatic passport,” the President said Wednesday night, June 26. Duterte made […]

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President Duterte “comfortable” with all House Speaker nominees, won’t make endorsement, says Panelo

  (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte is “comfortable with any of the candidates” for the House Speakership as all of them are his “political allies,” according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo. In a statement, Panelo said that President Duterte would not make any endorsement even as members of the administration party PDP-Laban chose Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco as its candidate for House Speaker. “PRRD (Duterte’s initials) is comfortable with any of the candidates […]

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Citing PHL Constitution, SC’s Carpio reminds Palace that China should not be allowed to fish in PHL EEZ

(Eagle News) — Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio reminded Malacanang that the Philippine government has the primary obligation to “protect the nation’s marine wealth” including those in the country’s exclusive economic zone. He said that allowing China and other countries to fish in these waters was contrary to the Philippine Constitution. In a statement released on Tuesday evening, Carpio, citing the Constitution, said that the country’s exclusive economic zone should be for the […]

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Duterte names Cebu City police chief as new PCSO general manager

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen the next General Manager of the Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO). Cebu City Police Office Director Col. Royina Garma has been named as the new PCSO GM, replacing the former general manager Alexander Balutan who was axed last March as his stint had been marred by accusations of improper spending. “Balutan has been out, si Garma ang papalit,” Duterte told media at the premiere night of […]

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“I am sorry if that is how they feel,” says President Duterte on Recto Bank fishermen’s hurt feelings

Explains context of his earlier remarks about maritime incident (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte apologized to the 22 fishermen whose vessel sank after a Chinese vessel hit it while anchored at Recto Bank, saying that this was a maritime incident that he was not belittling. Duterte on Monday evening, June 24, said he was sorry if that was how the fishermen felt about his initial statement on the Recto Bank incident. “Well, I’m sorry, […]

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President Duterte expresses “disappointment” with delay in Code of Conduct on South China Sea at ASEAN Summit

    (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte expressed grave concern over activities in the South China Sea that erode trust and confidence with existing mechanisms, as he pressed for the immediate conclusion of the binding code of conduct in the South China Sea. Duterte, who returned to the country Sunday night, was disappointed with the slow action on the Code of the Conduct on the South China Sea even as the Philippines as country […]

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Duterte, Widodo hold bilateral talks on ASEAN Summit sidelines, agree on landmark accord on maritime boundaries

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo held a bilateral meeting Saturday night, June 22, on the sidelines of the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit where they agreed on a landmark accord on maritime boundaries between the two countries “This landmark accord concluded between the two biggest archipelagic states stands as a valuable example of the peaceful and rules-based settlement of maritime borders in accordance with 1982 United […]

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President Duterte joins 34th ASEAN Summit opening

  The 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit formally opened Sunday with President Rodrigo Duterte joining fellow ASEAN leaders during the opening rites held at the Athenee Tower. The ceremony started with the playing of the ASEAN anthem, “The ASEAN Way.” After which, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha delivered his welcome remarks. During the ceremony, Thailand, the host country, presented a cultural performance displaying the rich and […]

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Duterte urges ASEAN to “redouble” efforts to counter terrorism

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, June 22, called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to “redouble our collective efforts to counter” terrorism “effectively and with finality.” Duterte said at the plenary session of the 34th ASEAN summit that terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crimes “continue to threaten our security.” Duterte also expressed support for the establishment of an ASEAN Technical and Vocational Education and Training Development Council. He urged the  audience to “invest […]

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Philippines agree to joint China probe over boat sinking

  MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — China and the Philippines agreed to conduct a joint inquiry over the sinking of a Filipino fishing boat by a Chinese vessel in disputed waters, President Rodrigo Duterte’s spokesman said Saturday. The June 9 incident, when the two boats collided in the South China Sea, has sparked public outrage. Manila has accused the Chinese trawler of abandoning the vessel’s 22 Filipino crew members — later rescued by Vietnamese fishermen — […]

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President Duterte now in Thailand for ASEAN Summit, says he will raise issue of China’s 9-dash line before summit

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Bangkok, Thailand on Friday night, June 21, to attend the 34th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit to participate in the discussions of issues affecting the region, including how to resolve disputes in the South China Sea. Before he left for Thailand, Duterte said he would raise the issue of China’s claim on the nine-dash line before the ASEAN Summit. “I will talk lengthily about […]

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