Tag: President Duterte

Brunei’s Sultan Bolkiah watches #SEAGames2019 opening at PHL Arena, together with President Duterte

  (Eagle News) – Brunei’s Prime Minister Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, the the 29th and current Sultan and Yang di-Pertuan of Brunei, attended the historic 30th Southeast Asian Games opening ceremonies at the 55,000-seater Philippine Arena on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019. The Brunei leader was welcomed by President Rodrigo Duterte at the Philippine Arena. They then proceeded to seat together with other officials and their delegation. Sultan Bolkiah’s children, son Prince Abdul Mateen, and daughter Princess […]

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Duterte to hold bilateral talks with Singaporean leader next week

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to hold talks with Singapore’s first female leader next week. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the bilateral meeting with President Halimah Yacob was scheduled on Sept. 9. This is the second day of Halimah’s five-day visit to the country, which was upon President Duterte’s invitation. Halimah assumed the presidency of Singapore in 2017.

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Duterte raises 2016 arbitral ruling before Xi; China’s President does not budge

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte was “steadfast” in raising issues on the South China Sea, including the arbitral ruling that invalidated the nine-dash line delineating China’s expansive claims there, during his meeting with China President Xi Jinping on Thursday night. But in response to Duterte, who had noted that the arbitral award was “final, binding and not subject to appeal,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said  Xi “reiterated his government’s position of not recognizing the arbitral ruling […]

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In photo: President Duterte poses with Honeylet, Kitty in family picture

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte’s family has released a picture of the chief executive, following  reports he had not been seen in public for a time. In the picture released by Honeylet Avanceña, Duterte was seen posing with her and his youngest daughter Kitty. The Palace earlier said the President was fine but was very busy, and had to catch up on some paperwork. It added the chief executive was not suffering from any medical condition. […]

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Duterte urges Congress to reimpose death penalty for heinous crimes

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, July 22, urged members of Congress to reimpose the death penalty. In his fourth State of the Nation Address, Duterte said the death penalty should be reimposed for heinous crimes such as illegal drugs and plunder. In calling for its reimposition, Duterte recalled the Marawi siege, where he said shabu “and millions of pesos, drug money killed 175 and wounded 2000” including soldiers. “It pains me to say we […]

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Tolentino files bill seeking emergency powers for PHL President to address traffic crisis

(Eagle News) – Senator Francis Tolentino filed a bill which will declare the “existence of a national emergency” due to the traffic and congestion crisis in various metropolitan centers in the country. Senate Bill 213 also seeks to grant emergency powers for two years to the President to address this traffic crisis. “This bill proposes to declare the existence of a national emergency in view of the traffic and congestion crisis in Metropolitan Manila, Metropolitan […]

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Duterte urges ASEAN to “redouble” efforts to counter terrorism

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, June 22, called on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations to “redouble our collective efforts to counter” terrorism “effectively and with finality.” Duterte said at the plenary session of the 34th ASEAN summit that terrorism, violent extremism and transnational crimes “continue to threaten our security.” Duterte also expressed support for the establishment of an ASEAN Technical and Vocational Education and Training Development Council. He urged the  audience to “invest […]

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President Duterte honors soldiers killed, injured in clashes with NPA in Samar

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, June 19, honored those who were killed and were injured in separate clashes with the New People’s Army in Samar. The President awarded the Order of Lapu-Lapu to the dependents of Corporal Robert Bueno, Corporal Alix Saliwan, Private First Class Arthur Garcia, Private First Class Danilo Constantino Jr., and Private Elben Lagrimas in Camp General Vicente Lukban in Catbalogan. Also conferred the Order of Lapu-Lapu Rank of […]

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Duterte says he is “working on” increasing salaries of teachers

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, June 12, said he was “working on” increasing the salary of teachers but noted there were “millions” of them. In a speech, Duterte also defended his decision to increase the salaries of uniformed personnel first, saying a country should have a strong armed forces. “If you want a strong country, you need to have a strong army. Nothing will happen if you have a weak armed forces. They are […]

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IBP says Advincula who claims to be “Bikoy” not yet vetted, held presscon in IBP without their knowledge

(Eagle News) – The Integrated Bar of the Philippines (IBP) said that it had not yet accepted under its program for free legal aid the man who recently surfaced, claiming to the “Bikoy” in the viral videos who accused President Rodrigo Duterte’s family of having links with the illegal drug trade. IBP’s incoming president Domingo Cayosa said that Peter Joemel Advincula did not also inform the IBP that he would be holding a press conference […]

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After ASEAN Summit, President Duterte to attend APEC Summit in Papua New Guinea

(Eagle News) — After the 33rd ASEAN Summit in Singapore, President Rodrigo Duterte will fly straight to Papua New Guinea to attend the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders’ meeting. The ASEAN Summit starts on Tuesday, Nov. 13 and ends on Nov. 15. The following day, Nov. 16, is the start of the APEC summit which will end on Nov. 18. In a press briefing, Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella said that President Duterte will […]

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Sotto on President Duterte’s health: Nothing to worry about

(Eagle News)–Senator Tito Sotto on Saturday, Oct. 6, said people should not  worry about President Rodrigo Duterte’s health. According to Sotto, who gave a radio interview, it was normal for any person aged 60 and above to have health issues. “Ang health packages ng mga ospital ngayon ang gagaling. Kahit anong sakit na makita mo, may remedyo sila,” he said. President Duterte admitted on Thursday that he underwent tests at the Cardinal Santos Medical Center. […]

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