Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte

Palace announces suspension of classes in Metro Manila on Tuesday

(Eagle News) — The Palace announced a suspension of classes in Metro Manila on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the decision to suspend was made by President Rodrigo Duterte himself, “in view of actual and/or imminent threats posed by some groups.” He was apparently referring to the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide, which announced it would hold another transport strike in protest of the government’s public utility vehicle modernization program soon. […]

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President Duterte extends “warmest congratulations” to Putin for his re-election

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has extended his “warmest congratulations” to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his re-election. “As he resumes performance of his duties, President Duterte wishes President Putin more success in leading Russia to greater progress and in advancing the cause of peace and security in our region and in the larger international community,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said in a statement issued shortly after he arrived from Sydney where he […]

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Duterte, Saudi prince vow to intensify efforts in fight vs terrorism

  (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte and Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif, Saudi Arabia’s interior minister, vowed to intensify efforts to fight terrorism. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the two government officials made the pronouncements during “very warm and cordial talks” in Malacanang on Monday. Roque said  the prince expressed Saudi’s “readiness” to combat violent extremism, and “reaffirmed the importance of the Philippines to Saudi Arabia.” He said “the prince” also “conveyed the deep respect of […]

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Dela Rosa: Duterte to exercise his power to review dismissed cases vs drug lords

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service President Rodrigo Duterte will exercise his power to review dismissed cases against drug lords. According to Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa, this was Duterte’s assurance himself after Philippine Military Academy graduation rites on Sunday. Duterte made the statement after a first panel of prosecutors junked the drug cases against self-confessed drug distributor Kerwin Espinosa and others, citing a “dearth of evidence.” Dela Rosa noted he also received […]

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Duterte awards house and lot to PMA top graduate

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday awarded a house and lot to the top graduate of the Philippine Military Academy’s Alab Tala Class of 2018. First Class Jaywardene Galilea Hontoria, who was also the class baron and recipient of awards that include the Presidential Saber,  Chief of Staff Saber, among others, received the certificate of ownership during the class’ graduation rites in Baguio. This is reportedly the first time a PMA valedictorian received a house and […]

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Top ICC official “regrets” PHL decision to withdraw from tribunal

The Hague, Netherlands — The president of the member-states of the International Criminal Court said Friday he regretted the Philippines was leaving the tribunal. “I regret this development. A state party withdrawing from the Rome Statute would negatively impact our collective efforts towards fighting impunity,” President O-Gon Kwon said, after the Philippines officially gave notice that it was leaving the court. Philippine Ambassador to the UN Teddy  Locsin Jr. said he delivered the notice to UN Chef De […]

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PHL formally notifies UN of ICC withdrawal

(Eagle News) — The Philippines has formally notified the International Criminal Court of its decision to withdraw from the International Criminal Court. In a Twitter post, Philippine Ambassador to the UN Teddy  Locsin Jr. said he delivered the notice to UN Chef De Cabinet Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti. He said the Secretary General, António Guterres, was “abroad.” In the notice dated March 15, 2018, the Philippines said the decision to withdraw was the country’s “principled stand against those […]

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DOT, DILG, DENR to recommend “total closure” of Boracay to pave way for island cleanup

(Eagle News) — Authorities tasked to rehabilitate Boracay will recommend a “total closure” of the island to  allow for its cleanup. Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año and Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo made the announcement in a joint press conference on Thursday, weeks after an angry President Rodrigo Duterte lashed out at local authorities for allegedly allowing the island to turn into a “cesspool.” According to Cimatu, the recommendation for a total closure–which will be […]

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Roque: Aguirre still enjoys President Duterte’s trust

  (Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday said Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre still enjoys the President’s trust and confidence. This was despite calls for Aguirre to quit, following a Department of Justice prosecution panel’s dismissal of drug charges against self-confessed drug distributor Kerwin Espinosa, Peter Lim and others. Aguirre has denied any hand in the drafting of the December 2017 resolution, noting that it was in fact subject to automatic review by him.   […]

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Pasay prosecutor recommends filing of inciting to sedition case vs Trillanes

Dismisses conspiracy, proposal to commit coup d’etat charge (Eagle News) — The Pasay Prosecutors Office has recommended the filing of an inciting to sedition case against Senator Antonio Trillanes IV. The recommendation to file the case stems from one of Trillanes’ privilege speeches in which he called on soldiers to shoot President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte and his family were accused by the senator then of having bank transactions amounting to around P2 billion. The Prosecutors Office, however, […]

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Roque: It is the “beginning of the end” for ICC following PHL withdrawal

(Eagle News)– It is the “beginning of the end” for the International Criminal Court following the Philippines’ pullout, Malacañang said on Thursday. “I’m afraid and what makes me sad is that the Philippine withdrawal, I’m sure, will start an avalanche of other states leaving the court,” Roque, who then hailed the country’s ratification of the treaty that establishes the ICC, said in a press conference. He said this was because “no one will tolerate an […]

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President Duterte leads destruction of P27 million worth of smuggled luxury vehicles in Cagayan

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday led the destruction of over 10 illegally imported cars in Cagayan province. The 14 luxury vehicles, which were valued at more than P27 million, were rolled over by heavy equipment as President Duterte watched. In his speech, Duterte said the destruction of the vehicles, which included BMWs, Mercedes Benzes, among others, signifies a “strong resolve to restore good governance, preserve our nation’s dignity, and safeguard our people’s […]

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