Tag: Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte

NBP high-profile inmates seek probe on alleged “kill Duterte” plot

QUEZON City, Philippines – In a manifesto submitted to Acting Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas, several high-profile inmates in the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) expressed their concern regarding the alleged conspiracy to kill incoming President Rodrigo Duterte and incoming Philipine National Police Chief Ronald de la Rosa. According to the inmates, the information was intentionally leaked to the public to cover up the eventuality if they are ever killed by corrupt prison officials. The high-profile inmates […]

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Freed Filipina hostage presented to incoming President Rodrigo Duterte

QUEZON City, Philippines – The Abu Sayyaf Group freed its Filipina hostage Marites Flor – one of the four hostages abducted by the group in Samal Island, Davao – through the efforts of incoming Presidential Peace Advisor Jess Dureza. Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte is the one who presented Flor to the media. Also in the media presentation, Duterte said that he will confront the Abu Sayyaf, adding that the group’s kidnappings give the Philippines a […]

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Death penalty not a deterrent – Duterte

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte said that his aim for reinstating death penalty is not for the purpose of criminal deterrence since criminals continue with their illegal activities even when death penalty was enforced. Duterte said that, for him, the death penalty is for the purpose of retribution or for criminals to pay for their heinous crimes. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]

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Duterte’s SONA will be simple

QUEZON City, Philippines – There will be no more traditional fashion show during State of the Nation Address. According to the camp of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte, the public should expect a simpler SONA from President-elect Duterte and members of Congress should also follow his example. Also, the public should expect a strong speech from Duterte for his first SONA. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by […]

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Duterte names more members of his Cabinet

QUEZON City, Philippines – A television news anchor, a leftist leader and two former generals of the Armed Forces of the Philippines were named as new members of the Cabinet of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte announced that his chief aide Christopher Bong Go will become the head of the Presidential Management Staff while TV news anchor Martin Andanar will be the head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office. Former general Edgar Galvante will be […]

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Duterte clears no Cabinet position issue for Robredo

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte revealed his reason why he is not giving a Cabinet position for incoming Vice President Leni Robredo. Duterte said that he does not want to hurt the feelings of Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos whom he considers as a friend. Duterte added that there is no reason to give Robredo a position in the Cabinet because she came from another political party during the elections. (Eagle News Service […]

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Canadian PM Trudeau congratulates Duterte

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte revealed that Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called him to congratulate him in his victory in the May 9 elections. According to Duterte, he and Trudeau discussed in the nine-minute conversation the death of one of the Canadian hostages in Mindanao. Duterte said that he apologized for the incident and added that they also talked about protecting human rights. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, […]

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Duterte offers pardon to former President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte offered pardon to former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo but the third-time Pampanga representative did not accept the offer because she don’t want to plead guilty in the plunder case filed against her. Duterte said that he made the offer because he pities the condition of the former President. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Duterte threatens to open doors to foreign telcos

QUEZON City, Philippines – Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte threatened to open the doors to foreign telecommunication companies if their local counterparts do not provide better and cheaper internet services. Duterte said that creating competition will force the local telcos to improve their services and to lower their charges. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Jericho Morales, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)

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Duterte, hinimok na lutasin ang suliranin ng kagutuman at malnutrisyon sa Pilipinas

(Eagle News) — Hinimok ng grupong Philippine Legislator’s Commitee on Population  and Development (PLCPD) si incoming President Rodrigo Duterte na lutasin ang suliranin ng kagutuman at malnutrisyon sa bansa. Ayon kay PLCPD Director Romeo Dongeto, dito masusubok ang susunod na administrasyon at ang kongreso  mula sa kanilang ipinangako na  paglutas sa mga suliranin ng bansa kabilang na ang kagutuman at malnutrisyon. Binigyang diin pa ni Dongeto ang kahalagahan ng pagrepaso sa mga umiiral na batas […]

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Seguridad ni Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte, hihigpitan na

(Eagle News) — Nakatakdang higpitan ang seguridad kay Incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. Ito ay makaraang muntik nang matumba si Duterte kahapon matapos na dumugin ng mga taong nais na magpakuha ng picture dito. Ayon kay Chief Inspector Milgrace Driz  tagapagsalita ng PNP-Davao city kinakailangang ipatupad ang bagong protocol upang matiyak ang kaligtasan ng Incoming President.. Kabilang dito ang pagpapatupad ng masinsinang “Screening Process” sa mga nais na bumisita kay Duterte. At paglilimita sa bilang ng […]

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