Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte

China open to Duterte’s idea to turn Panatag into a marine sanctuary

(Eagle News)– Palace officials have announced that China would cooperate with President Rodrigo Duterte if he declares the disputed Panatag Shoal (Scarborough Shoal or Bajo de Masinloc) a marine sanctuary. Duterte had introduced the idea to China’s President Xi Jinping when the two met during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Lima, Peru. Once affirmed, all fishing activities inside the shoal would be banned. “Sabi niya (Xi), ‘We will mobilize government forces to promote […]

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Duterte orders ERC commissioners to resign due to corruption

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (November 21) told all Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) commissioners to resign after he received intelligence and internal reports on alleged corruption in the commission. Duterte said he received reports on anomalies in the ERC including questionable appointments, the commission having too many consultants, and how its officials deal with contracts. In a press conference in Lima, Peru, where he is attending the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit, Duterte […]

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President Duterte to sign nationwide firecracker ban

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte will sign on December 5, 2016 an executive order proposing a nationwide firecracker ban. President Duterte is a known supporter of such ban. During his time as the mayor of Davao City, he implemented a similar ban in the area.

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The economy: 100 days of the Duterte administration

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 14) – A lot has been said about the state of the Philippine economy after the first 100 days of President Duterte’s Administration. Critics were quick to say that the economy has weakened. Shuli Ren in his article in Barron’s Asia website cited the 0.6% drop in the Philippine Stock Market right after US President Obama cancelled his meeting with President Duterte following Duterte’s harsh remarks after the media asked him what […]

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President Duterte forms committee for coco levy fund

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has formed a committee that will guarantee the proper use of the coco levy funds. President Duterte wants to return the money of the coconut farmers and to achieve this goal, he tasked the committee to use the coco levy funds to implement programs that will benefit the coconut farmers.

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‘Long live Trump’ – Duterte wants no more quarrels with U.S.

(Reuters) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated Donald Trump on his election win and said on Wednesday (November 9) he now wished to stop quarreling with ally the United States, recalling his anger at the Obama administration for criticizing him. The maverick leader, dubbed “Trump of the East” for his unrestrained rants and occasional lewd remarks, has repeatedly hit out at Washington in recent months, threatening to cut defense pacts and end military joint drills. […]

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What is habeas data?

QUEZON City, Philippines (November 10) – Senator Leila De Lima filed a petition for  Writ of Habeas Data against President Rodrigo Duterte but before we react, do we know what a Writ of Habeas Data? Habeas Data is a remedy available to any person whose right to privacy in life, liberty or security is violated or threatened by an unlawful act or omission of a public official or employee, or of a private individual or entity engaged […]

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Pres. Duterte leads 3rd yr anniversary of Typhoon Haiyan devastation

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte led a wreath-laying ceremony in Tacloban City on Tuesday, November 8 to mark the third anniversary of a devastating typhoon that killed thousands in the central Philippines. Typhoon Haiyan (with a local name Typhoon Yolanda) barreled through the central Philippines in 2013, killing more than 6,000 people and displacing four million. Duterte told residents during the ceremony that he was dissatisfied by the progress of rehabilitation and promised to […]

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President Duterte on nuclear power: Not during my presidency

QUEZON City, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte said that he has no plans to use the nuclear energy during his presidency. He said that the use of nuclear energy needs more study to ensure that no nuclear accident occurs. “Not maybe during my presidency. Huwag muna ngayon kasi we have to come up with safeguards. Really, really tight safeguards to assure that there will be no disasters if there is a nuclear leak or explosion […]

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Duterte says PHL can buy arms from China, Russia

  (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (November 3) said the Philippines can buy arms from Russia and China following reports that United States would cancel the sale of 26,000 rifles to be used by the country’s national police force. In send-off ceremonies for the 17 Vietnamese fishermen in Pangasinan, Duterte said that the Philippines might even buy missiles from Russia. He said he had directed the Armed Forces of the Philippines Eastern Mindanao […]

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Duterte visits wounded soldiers in Sulu

  (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (October 31) flew to Jolo, Sulu  to visit eight soldiers wounded in action. The soldiers were hurt in recent firefights against Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) and were brought to a hospital in Camp Teodulfo Bautista. Duterte gave each of them P100,000 in cash and a Glock pistol. The eight soldiers were also awarded with Wounded Personnel Medal each.

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