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(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte confirmed that he had talked with House Speaker Gloria Macapagal Arroyo where he had discussed his firm stand to abolish the controversial graft-ridden “Road Board” which he described as a “milking cow” for corrupt politicians. Duterte also pointed out that House Majority Floor Leader Rolando Andaya had seemed to misunderstand before his position on the Road Board when he claimed the President did not want the Road Board […]
(Eagle News) — Philippine Air Force Chief Lt. Gen. Galileo Gerard Kintanar Jr. will be the new head of the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA). This was announced by President Rodrigo Duterte as Congress crafts a law for the return of the multi-billion Coco Levy Fund to Filipino coconut farmers. In his speech during the PAF change-of-command at Villamor Air Base on Friday, Duterte said that the Coco Levy Fund is now more than P100 […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte made a courtesy call on Friday, December 14, on Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church Of Christ) Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo. This was President Duterte’s third visit to the INC leader. The first time that Duterte visited Brother Eduardo was in April 2016, a month before the May 2016 presidential elections. During his latest courtesy call on Friday afternoon, the President also personally greeted the INC Executive Minister […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace on Wednesday, Dec. 19, said President Rodrigo Duterte would sign the rice tariffication bill into law soon. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the measure has been submitted to the Office of the President. If signed into law, the quantitative restrictions on imported rice will no longer apply. Private traders will also be able to choose from where to import the rice. President Duterte had certified the bill as urgent.
(Eagle News) – Malacanang said that President Rodrigo Duterte is still intent to abolish the Road Board for alleged anomalies in its appropriation of the P45 billion road users’ funds, even if the lower House under the leadership of House Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo had backtracked from the previous House leadership’s position on the Board’s abolition. Palace Spokesperson Salvador Panelo told reporters that President Duterte is just waiting for the copy of the signed bill […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte pushed for the revival of barter trade in Mindanao, saying this would not only help the economy but also magnify regional peace and security. He made the remark while attending 40th birthday celebration of Senator Manny Pacquiao held at KCC Convention Center. “I have ordered also the reopening of the barter trade for a start and maybe if we can agree, a similar setup. I don’t know what […]
(Eagle News) — Walang nakikitang conflict si Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo sa suporta ng kamara kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at sa krusada ni House Majority Leader Rolando Andaya sa usapin ng budget. Ayon sa House Speaker, naipasa ng kamara ang lahat ng legislative agenda ni Pangulong Duterte na isang malinaw na pagpapakita ng suporta sa Pangulo. Ipinagtanggol naman ni Arroyo si Andaya sa ginagawa nitong pagsilip sa pondo ng pamahalan dahil bahagi aniya ito ng kanilang […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said both the Filipino people and the American people should be credited for the return of the historic Balangiga Bells, as he acknowledged the “long and tedious process” as well as “several efforts” made by his predecessors for the return of the bells 117 years since they were taken as war trophies by American soldiers. During the turn-over ceremony of the bells on Saturday, December 15, at the Balangiga […]
Duterte, members of his cabinet, extremely disappointed over inappropriate “disrespectful” conduct of House members in grilling of DBM chief (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is dismayed with the House Resolution which sought his reconsideration of the appointment of Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, as all members of the Duterte cabinet expressed their support for Diokno, vouching for his integrity and competence. Presidential Spokesperson Savador Panelo read statements of support from various members of the […]
