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(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday proposed the creation of a “hybrid” type of government, if the people do not want a “pure” federal structure. Speaking at the Indigenous People’s Leaders Summit in Davao, Duterte said that while the federal type of government was the “ideal setup,” if “everybody ayaw, then we have to make concessions.” He said by “hybrid” he meant a “Hong Kong-China” setup. China has sovereignty over Hong Kong which enjoys […]
(Eagle News) — Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Thursday expressed “full support” for Ombudsman Conchita Carpio-Morales, who has said the Palace’s suspension of Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang was “unconstitutional.” In a statement, Trillanes said it was only right for Morales to defy “what is clearly an illegal and unconstitutional order by (President Rodrigo) Duterte and his minions.” “Maling mali si Duterte dito kahit saan mo tignan,” he said. Trillanes said the Ombudsman and […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Wednesday welcomed what a narcotics official said was the United States’ support for President Rodrigo Duterte’s war on drugs. “These efforts are anchored on respect for human rights, cognizant of our obligation to protect our people’s right to life and to live in peace and security,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement after James Walsh, deputy assistant state secretary in the international narcotics and law enforcement bureau, said the […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Handang harapin ng Malacañang ang anumang impeachment case na isasampa laban kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte kaugnay ng pagsuspinde kay Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang. Ito ang tugon ni Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque sa pahayag ni Senador Antonio Trillanes IV na impeachable offense ang ginawa ng Office of the President na pagsuspende kay Carandang dahil mayroong jurisprudence ang Korte Suprema noong 2014 na pumabor sa apela ni Deputy Ombudsman Emelio […]
The United States is “cautiously optimistic” that the Philippines’ human rights record is improving, an official said Tuesday. James A. Walsh, a senior US drug official within the State Department, made the statement after the Philippine National Police resumed Oplan Tokhang operations under new guidelines aimed at ensuring no policeman would use the drug war as a pretext to commit crimes. “Many folks have been tracking the (extrajudicial killings) in the Philippines and the trends are going down […]
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte, during his trip to participate in the ASEAN-India Commemorative Summit, held a bilateral meeting with India Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 24, 2018 at Hyderabad House in New Delhi, India. Following the meeting, the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Board of Investments of the Republic of the Philippines and Invest India of the Republic of India was exchanged between the two nations. DTI Philippines Secretary Ramon […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has declined an invitation to the Asia-Europe meeting in Belgium this year sent by the European Union. “Well, I just don’t like their attitude. That’s all,” the President said. “You have always been imperialists ever since,” he said, noting that the bloc has always wanted to impose its own values on other countries. He added a trip to Europe would cost a lot. EU ambassador to the Philippines Franz […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to go to Albay to visit the residents affected by Mount Mayon’s recent activity. “I’ll probably take a rest for a day or two first … but I will go to Mayon,” the President said. He said he expected his plane to have difficulty landing in Legazpi City. He said it was “(not) the (ashfall) there, but the wind current that you have to worry about because it […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday reiterated his dislike for the lowest-bid policy in the procurement of government projects. According to Duterte, “henceforth, all projects of the Philippines would be something like a ‘Swiss challenge.” Unlike the lowest-bid policy that sees a contract usually awarded to the one who offered the lowest bid, a Swiss challenge sees other parties challenging the proposal of an original proponent. The original proponent then offers an improved bid. According […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the country early Saturday from his trip to India. Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said the trip generated at least $1.25 billion in investment commitment from Indian businessmen. He said business engagements resulted in the inking of 12 business agreements, two memoranda of understanding and 10 letters of intent. “(This has also resulted) in at least 10,000 jobs in infrastructure development, renewable energy, IT and business services including customer service […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to India has resulted in at least $1.25 billion in investment commitment from Indian businessmen, an official said. Speaking at the Philippines-India Business Forum at the Oberoi Hotel in New Delhi on Friday, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said that the Philippine delegation’s business engagements has also resulted in 12 business agreements, two memoranda of understanding and 10 letters of intent. “(This has also resulted) in at least 10,000 […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has designated an officer-in-charge at the Commission on Higher Education. Duterte named Commissioner Prospero de Vera at the helm of the CHEd, following chair Patricia Licuanan’s resignation amid allegations she went on questionable foreign trips. “Although I vehemently deny the accusations against me, it is time to resign as my continued presence in CHED is inimical to the interest of the institution,” Licuanan had said. The appointment paper of […]
