Tag: Duterte

PNP says requests for police info on operations, including drug war, must pass proper procedure

https://youtu.be/i_cNsoW2X4w   (Eagle News) — The Philippine National Police said that any requests for information that they will get from international and local organizations will have to pass through proper procedure. PNP spokesperson Chief Supt. John Bulalacao stressed this, saying that policemen will also follow what President Rodrigo Duterte had said about ignoring questions from human rights probers who are biased against the government. “Anumang request ng international organizations, or maging local organizations ukol dito. […]

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Roque belies women’s groups claims vs Duterte; Don’t take him literally, just seriously, he says

(Eagle News) – The President does not promote violence against women. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque emphasized this during a press briefing at the Eduardo Cojuangco National Vocational High School in Paniqui, Tarlac on Friday, March 2, 2018. Roque’s statement came in the wake of women’s groups claims the Chief Executive used “offensive language” that  shows his “misogynous character.” Roque stressed that President Duterte should not be judged by his words but by his actions. “Palabiro […]

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Roque: PHL-Chinese state firm joint exploration of S. China Sea “likely to happen”

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Thursday said a Philippine-Chinese state firm joint exploration of the South China Sea  was “likely to happen.” “We might enter into an agreement with a Chinese-owned corporation, not the Chinese state itself,” Roque said in an interview aired over national television. Roque declined to name the company, but said it was state-owned. “They’re moving forward and it’s likely to happen,” he added without giving a timetable or the exact terms of […]

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Cayetano tells UNHR council: PHL ready for probe, but Callamard not the right rapporteur

  (Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs secretary Alan Peter Cayetano told the 37th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council on Tuesday, February 27, that the Philippines was ready to have its human rights records scrutinized. But Cayetano also called on the UN council to also hear the side of the Philippine government and to not just listen to “critics who have politicized and even weaponized the issue.” He also appealed to the Council […]

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President Duterte hopes People Power will “foster unity and solidarity”; says opposition rallies to be respected

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte hopes the 32nd anniversary of the February 25 “People Power Revolution” would be an occasion to “foster unity and solidarity” as he instructed officials to allow and respect even rallies staged by the opposition and critical groups. The President, however, did not attend the People Power commemorative rites held at the People Power Monument in EDSA, Quezon City. The Palace said Duterte was in his home province in Davao […]

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In photos: President Duterte during his visit to Demafelis’ wake where he vowed justice for the slain OFW

  Seen here are some of the photos taken by Malacanang when President Rodrigo Duterte visited the wake of the slain overseas Filipina worker (OFW) Joanna Demafelis on February 22, where he personally condoled with the parents of the murdered Filipina. He gave them at least half a million pesos in financial assistance, and assured them that justice will be served as soon as those responsible for the abuse and killing of Joanna will be […]

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President Duterte reiterates call for NPA rebels to surrender to gov’t

Offers them financial, housing, and livelihood assistance (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte once again called on New People’s Army rebels to surrender to government, and offered them financial, housing and livelihood assistance. “I am addressing again to all of you NPAs, you will never even capture a barangay. Stop your dreams, sumurrender kayo,” he said in his speech during the establishment of ‘TienDA Para Sa Mga Bayani’, a farmer and fisherfolk outlet in partnership […]

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President Duterte personally condoles with Demafelis family, extends P500k in financial assistance

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte personally extended his condolences to the family of Joanna Demafelis, the overseas Filipino worker (OFW) who was killed in Kuwait, when he visited the latter’s wake in Sara, Iloilo. The President also gave Joanna’s family half a million pesos in financial and burial assistance, and also promised the parents of the slain OFW that he will be the one to shoulder the expenses needed to complete the reconstruction of […]

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US intelligence claims Duterte, Hun Sen threat to SE Asia democracy; Palace says US report “myopic”, “speculative”

  (Eagle News) – Malacanang hit a US intelligence community report that branded President Rodrigo Duterte as one of the Southeast Asian leaders who allegedly pose a threat to democracy and human rights in the region, saying this was a “myopic” and “speculative at best” assessment. In a 28-page “Worldwide Threat Assessment” report of the US Intelligence Community presented by US Director of National Intelligence Daniel Coats, it listed Philippine president Duterte, Cambodian leader Hun […]

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Duterte pushes for “complete agreement” ensuring OFW welfare in Kuwait

(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday that the deployment ban on Filipino workers to Kuwait stands, but said he may consider lifting it if both governments would come up with a “complete agreement” that would ensure the safety and welfare of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). “Until I’m sure that everything…we’ll have to come up with an agreement that would be complete. Pass ports taken by the employer, no day-off, they are only […]

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Duterte: PHL to deal with China “in friendly, civilized terms” in South China Sea dispute

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated the country will deal with China only through diplomacy. He said before Chinese-Filipino businessmen on Monday, February 19, during an anniversary celebration of the Chinese Filipino Business Club, Inc. (CFBCI) at the Manila Hotel that the country will insist on its sovereign rights over its claims in the West Philippine Sea but in “friendly and civilized terms.” “We cannot go there ride in our, whatever, navy, grey ships, […]

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President Duterte seeks more help for Overseas Filipinos, taps INC Executive Minister Manalo for their “extensive network”

  (Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Philippine government would want to “tap the network” of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) or Church of Christ which has around 6,000 congregations worldwide in addressing the concerns of Filipinos across the globe. This he said was the reason why President Rodrigo Duterte appointed INC Executive Minister Brother Eduardo V. Manalo as special envoy for overseas Filipinos’ concerns. “Meron po talagang network si Mr. […]

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