Tag: independent foreign policy

Palace to Sison: Return to PHL and see President Duterte’s independent foreign policy at work

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Sunday, Dec. 9, urged Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison to “stop his propaganda war,” and return to the Philippines instead. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement after Sison criticized President Rodrigo Duterte’s foreign policy on the West Philippine Sea. “We urge Mr. Sison…to  see for himself the independent foreign policy course that the President has charted, including a cautious, pragmatic, and diplomatic stance on how to […]

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Independent foreign policy stressed: Duterte heads to Moscow to strengthen PHL-Russia relations

Russia must cease to be at the margins of Philippine foreign diplomacy,” says Duterte     (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte left for Russia on Monday, May 22, for an official trip saying he is opening up the Philippines for friendship and advancing of shared interests with the Russians, underscoring his commitment to follow an independent foreign policy for the Philippines. The President said his four-day landmark visit is “most anticipated” having been the […]

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Spokesman says President open to criticism

QUEZON City, Philippines – Presidential spokesman Ernesto Abella said that President Rodrigo Duterte is open to criticisms regarding the policies of his administration, especially with regard to the independent foreign policy that he is promoting. Abella said that Malacañang gives weight to remarks made by former President Fidel V. Ramos, which the Palace considers as an elder statesman. Furthermore, Abella added that the Philippines is a democratic country and everyone is free to air out […]

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Call center industry in the Philippines, not affected by independent foreign policy

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang says the desire of President Rodrigo Duterte to pursue an independent foreign policy will not affect the business-processing outsourcing industry in the Philippines. According to Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, American businessmen see the practicality of conducting BPO business in the Philippines, as labor cost is much lower. Also, Filipinos are very proficient in speaking English as well as in speaking in American, British or Australian accent.

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Duterte says objective on national interests was highlighted in ASEAN meet

DAVAO CITY, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed confidence that he was able to push for the country’s and the Filipino people’s national interests during the two-day Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and dialogues with regional partners. “Hindi kayo napahiya (I did not let you down),” the President assured the people at a press briefing following his speech upon his arrival at the Davao International Airport at past 1 a.m Saturday. The […]

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