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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized the need to dismantle and destroy the illegal drug trade apparatus in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, saying it was a “scourge” that “threatens” the youth and the “future of our societies.” “We cannot turn a blind eye (to) the scourge of illegal drugs that threatens our youth and the future of our societies. We need to take a committed stand to dismantle and destroy the illegal drug […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte talked with Communist Party of the Philippines (CCP) leaders, including National Democratic Front negotiating panel chairperson Fidel Agcaoili, and the Tiamzon couple in Malacanang on Tuesday, May 9, 2017. The President met with Benito and Wilma Tiamzon, and Agcaoili in a meeting at the Music Room. Also present were Rosario Agcaoili, Dr. Joy Alcantara, and former Manila Vice Mayor Isko Moreno. There were no details released as to […]
President Rodrigo “Rody” Duterte poses with Taiwanese investors in a photo opportunity at the President’s Hall in Malacañang on Monday, May 8, 2017. Joining him are the officials of the Idef Group.
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday afternoon, appointed former Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff Roy Cimatu as the new Department of Environment and Natural resources (DENR) secretary, replacing Gina Lopez. Agricultural Secretary Manny Pinol said in his Facebook post that President Duterte introduced Cimatu to the cabinet as the neweEnvironment chief. Pinol wrote that President Duterte said “Let us put an end to all speculations” when he announced […]
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said private companies that are using government lands to evade their tax liabilities, should give up these lands within three months. The President said that those who are abusing the government should return such lands to the government or else he will give the public the “go” signal to occupy the companies’ properties. “Within the next three months, those occupying government lands but did not pay taxes […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte paid tribute to workers here and abroad as the world geared up to celebrate International Workers Day on Monday. In his May 1 statement, Duterte said workers “play a significant role in pushing for the rights to humane conditions at work, basic wages, and organized acts including collective bargaining and unionism.” “Everyone who contributes labor as part of his commitment to nation-building deserves nothing less than a share of […]
President Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines will play host to fellow Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) when they gather in Manila on 29 April for the 30th ASEAN Summit. This is the first of two ASEAN Summits in this milestone year as ASEAN celebrates its 50th anniversary. President Duterte will preside over the opening ceremony tomorrow at the Philippine International Convention Center and the Leaders’ Retreat at the Coconut Palace. During […]
By Jodi Bustos Eagle News Service QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News)– Senator Chiz Escudero on Wednesday denied that he was behind the proposal to confer a University of the Philippines honorary doctorate to President Rodrigo Duterte, but admitted that he “did not object when it was proposed.” “I did not move but I did not object when it was proposed given that it is a UP tradition that Philippine heads of state (including the Chief Justice […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to sign an Executive Order renaming Benham Rise to Philippine Ridge to strengthen country’s rights over the area. “That is ours,” the President said, claiming the Benham Rise as a part of the Philippine territory. Duterte said this during his departure speech on Monday at the Davao International Airport. He made the speech before he flew for the Middle East for a series of state visits meant to boost […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte visited on Thursday 28 soldiers wounded following a clash with the Abu Sayyaf Group in Sulu days before. Duterte visited Lt. Col. William George Cordova, battalion commander; 1LT Joe Mari S. Landicho; Sgt. Randy G. Balutoc; Sgt. Samian B. Calangan; Cpl. Crispin S. Agoy; Cpl. Brainard T. Dumondon; Cpl. Ronald Allan B. Lorenzo; Cpl. Jonathan D. Mukay; Cpl. Mariel J. Reboredo; Cpl. Ruben G. Olaso; and […]
Chinese Ambassador presents a portrait of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed the Ambassador of China to the Philippines, H.E. Zhao Jianhua, in a meeting at the Presidential Guest House in Panacan, Davao City on March 27, 2017. The Chinese ambassador presented to him two paintings for the President. The first was a painting of a rooster, and the second was a family portrait with President Duterte, his common-law-wife Honeylet Avancena, and daughter […]
(Eagle News) — Today, March 28, is President Rodrigo Duterte’s 72nd birthday and for him, the greatest gift would be for him to spend some private time with his family, and for Filipinos to pray for him so he could have more strength and time to serve the country. “I only have one wish actually. Nakuha ko na lahat. No more gifts except maybe a prayer to God for my country. I’ve already reached […]
