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(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Wednesday (May 10) that Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief General Eduardo Año will be his next secretary for the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). Duterte presented Año during his pre-departure media conference at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) before he left for Cambodia to attend the World Economic Forum. “You really want to know, who’s the next? May I call upon the […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (May 10) extended his greetings to Mr. Moon Jae In on his election as the new President of the Republic of Korea. “On behalf of the Filipino nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte wishes to extend his warm congratulations to Mr. Moon Jae-in on his election as the new President of the Republic of Korea (ROK),” presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement. “The Philippines and the […]
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed former House Speaker Jose de Venecia Jr. as special envoy for inter-cultural dialogue. De Venecia–who was peace envoy during Fidel Ramos’ administration—will hold the post from April to September 2017, Foreign Affairs spokesperson Robespierre Bolivar confirmed on Tuesday in a text to reporters.
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte has maintained his “excellent” trust rating in the first quarter of 2017, according to a recent Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. The survey showed that 80 percent of Filipinos have “much trust” with Duterte, 10 percent with “little trust,” and 11 percent undecided, yielding an overall “excellent” +72 trust rating which tops the +70 Duterte received in December 2016. SWS classifies net satisfaction rating of 70 and above as “excellent”; […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – Recently making the rounds in social media sites are funny and hilarious edits about the rally held by the Kadamay group. Netizens exercised their creativity in thinking up witty and comedic slogans for the group. But behind the wit and the humor, we have the feeling that the joke – as it is – is more than half-meant. For those of you who are blissfully unaware, Kadamay stands for “Kalipunan ng […]
President Rodrigo Duterte graces the 14th Leadership Forum held at the Fiesta Pavilion of Manila Hotel on April 28, 2017. The gathering was geared towards forming strategies in achieving the ASEAN 2025 vision.
(Eagle News Service) — The Philippines and Indonesia on Friday reiterated the importance of strengthening cooperation in the fields of maritime affairs, trade and agriculture, among others, announcing the launch of new sea routes and connectivities, and newly signed agreements. In a joint press conference after their bilateral meeting in Malacanang, President Rodrigo Duterte and Indonesian President Joko Widodo announced the launch of the Davao-General Santos-Bitung roll on-roll off (RoRo) sea linkage route, with the signing […]
After witnessing the signing ceremony of several agreements, President Rodrigo Duterte and President Joko Widodo of Indonesia deliver their joint press statements at the Reception Hall of Malacañan Palace on April 28, 2017. The Indonesian leader is in the country for a state visit and to participate in the 30th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Leaders’ Summit chaired by the Philippines. #PartnerForChange
(Eagle News Service) — Authorities made their final security preparations, as the first day of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit 2017 and its related meetings were set to kick off on Wednesday. In a statement, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority announced a rerouting scheme for all trucks with a gross capacity weight of 4,500 kilograms and above “coming from and/or bound to Roxas Boulevard” on April 27, Thursday, and April 28. The MMDA said the trucks, whether […]
QUEZON City, Philippines – The University of the Philippines caused quite a stir among some netizens and some in the UP community only recently. The powerful policy-making Board of Regents offered to confer an honorary degree – Doctorate of Law, honoris causa, to be exact – to President Rodrigo Duterte, citing tradition as the main reason. But the offer did not suit well with the protesters, who said the President, who has been criticized for his supposedly inhumane war […]
Ni Meanne Corvera Eagle News Service “Black propaganda–plain and simple.” Ito ang paglalarawan ng Malacanang sa isinampang kasong kriminal sa International Criminal Court laban kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte at 11 pang iba dahil sa mga umano’y extrajudicial killings sa bansa kaugnay ng kampanya ng gobyerno laban sa iligal na droga. “For one, it’s intended to smear the name of the President,” wika ni chief presidential legal counsel Salvador Panelo nang makapanayam sa CNN Philippines. Ayon kay Panelo, hindi rin siya naniniwalang […]
(Eagle News) — Sa kaniyang naging talumpati, hinimok ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang mga kabataan na paigtingin ang pagmamahal sa bayan at maging disiplinado upang maging mga responsableng mamamayan. “You must be by now must have the sense of responsibility,” paunang pahayag ng Pangulo para sa mga kabataan. “Pinakaimportante ito, yung sense of love mo sa bayan, huwag mong hayaan na this country will be deteriorate and go to the dogs.” Inihayag ito ni […]
