(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has urged the public to unite under the next administration, “so we can continue the difficult but rewarding task of building a stronger and more progressive nation.” The President made the statement as he thanked and congratulated Filipinos, who he said “made the elections successful because you have made your will known by performing your sacred right and duty to vote.” He expressed hope the winning candidates would “serve […]
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Gatchalian to SUCs, LUCs: Develop meaningful return service agreements for students
(Eagle News)—Senator Sherwin Gatchalian urged state universities and local colleges to “develop meaningful return service agreements” to ensure that their students contribute to nation-building, among others. Gatchalian issued the statement following what he said was pressure being exerted by lawmakers in the House of Representatives on the Commission on Higher Education for it to remove a provision in the Implementing Rules and Regulations of the Free Higher Education Law that says that SUCs and LUCs should […]
In Independence Day message, Pimentel urges Filipinos to do their part in nation-building
(Eagle News)–Former Senate President Koko Pimentel III urged Filipinos to do their part in nation-building by selecting “good leaders,” among others. “Ultimately, bringing our country from the Third World to the First World requires constant effort on our part to (do this), to always put the interests of the country first, and eternal vigilance in holding our leaders accountable for their actions,” he said. He noted that there were also “bold solutions available” such as federalism. […]
Duterte urges student-athletes to contribute to nation-building as Palarong Pambansa 2018 kicks off in Ilocos Sur
(Eagle News) — Palarong Pambansa 2018 kicked off on Sunday, April 15, with President Rodrigo Duterte as guest of honor. In his speech at the Elpidio Quirino Stadium in Bantay, Ilocos Sur, President Duterte hailed the nationwide sports youth competition as a “training ground for future leaders and nation builders whose values and principles are founded on perseverance, discipline, teamwork, integrity and love of country.” He said it was also an event that allows […]





