Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte

Pres. Duterte to Senator De Lima: “You need to take a break”

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — After Senator Leila De Lima’s emotional outburst during her press conference in Senate, President Rodrigo R. Duterte advised her to take a break. The president, during his speech at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), said contrary to De Lima’s accusations, Duterte said, he is actually the one being oppressed. Duterte said De Lima had in fact, asked the United Nations to investigate him on alleged extra judicial killings in […]

Duterte on De Lima: I think she is breaking down

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday (September 28) appealed to Senator Leila De Lima to take some days off, following her outburst in a press conference earlier in the day. “With all due respect… I think she is breaking down. I suggest she takes days off. If she keeps on yakking, she will have a nervous breakdown,” Duterte said in a press conference before flying for his official visit to Vietnam. “I’m not trying […]

Duterte admits hearing ‘rumblings’ from AFP troops on peace talks with CPP

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte has admitted that some Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) troops were still uncertain with the peace talks with Communist rebels. “I’ve heard that there are rumblings because they are natural enemies. There are many who died from the military. But I told them, you know guys, I am your president, I am your commander-in-chief,” Duterte said. In his visits of military bases, Duterte reiterated to the troops to remain loyal […]

Duterte nixes Misuari idea to include ASG in peace talks

  (Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday (September 27) revealed he has rejected Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chairman Nur Misuari’s proposal to include Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in the peace and amnesty talks. “Si Nur Misuari, I have been waiting for him… Ang bagong proposal is pati Abu Sayyaf isali na niya. At pagdating ng panahon kung magka-ok tayo, isali niya sa general amnesty,” Duterte said during a speech delivered before Philippine […]

China willing to discuss Phl fishing rights in Panatag Shoal

(Eagle News)– Chinese Ambassador Zhao Jianhua on Tuesday (September 27) said China is willing to discuss the fishing rights of Filipino fishermen in Panatag Shoal as proposed by President Rodrigo Duterte. “We would like to discuss this issue with the Philippines and that we can look at the possibilities on how we could handle it properly,” Zhao told reporters at China’s national day reception.   President Duterte has said that he wants China to comply […]

Duterte inspects mega shabu lab in Pampanga

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday inspected the suspected biggest ‘shabu’ laboratory in the country found in Barangay Lacquios, Arayat Pampanga. The “mega” shabu lab was raided by Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agents and Philippine National Police Region 3 last week. It has seven immense hydrogenerators and a chromatograph believed to be used for mass production of shabu. According to authorities, the laboratory is capable of making 200 kilos per cycle. Duterte said […]

Duterte says he will create ‘so many new alliances’ for Philippines

  (REUTERS) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said his country, a longtime U.S. ally, was seeking to build “many news alliances” and could turn to Russia and China for help, including on tackling his country’s drug problem. “By next year, I will have entered into so many new alliances,” he said during a speech after inspecting an illegal amphetamine factory. He also said he would not allow his country’s former colonial power, the United […]

Duterte plans to visit Russia

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (September 27) revealed his plans for a visit to Russia, aside from the trips planned to China and Japan. “After China, I think I’ll go to Japan and I’ll go to Russia,” Duterte said during a press conference. At a previous speech during the oath taking rites of new officials of the Malacañan Press Corps, Duterte announced he was willing to open up the country to investments from […]

Duterte points out Matobato’s inconsistencies

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (September 26) revealed his doubts on supposed Davao Death Squad (DDS) member Edgar Matobato regarding his statements on incumbent Davao City Vice Mayor Paolo Duterte’s alma mater and Citizen Armed Force Geographical Unit (CAFGU) membership claim. “So iyang sinasabi ni [Senator Leila] De Lima, I was not even—I was a fiscal at that time and a vice mayor. Ang sabi ko, masasaktan lang ang anak mo, kahit sabihin […]

Duterte’s rebuttal vs. De Lima: Every time I view the video, I lose my appetite

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (September 26) immediately made a comeback statement for Senator Leila De Lima following her remarks that the Duterte was romantically interested in her due to non-stop tirades to her alleged love affairs. “Susmaryosep. Alam mo every time I view the video, I lose my appetite. Nawawala ang gana ko sa kanya,” Duterte retorted citing De Lima’s supposed sex video. “Ang magkaron ng gusto sa kanya ‘yung mga, hindi […]

Duterte: I’m about to cross the Rubicon between me and the United States

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday (September 26) revealed that he had already sought help from Russia following his relationship issues with United States (US). “I’m about to cross the Rubicon between me and the United States. At least for the next six years. I would need your help,” the President said citing his meeting with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Mevdevev at the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. The […]

De Lima to Duterte: May gusto po ba kayo sa ‘kin?

(Eagle News)– Senator Leila De Lima on Monday (September 26) told President Rodrigo Duterte to stop his tirades and accusations against her. “Our President is again going ballistic. Naawa na po ako sa ating Pangulo kaya patawarin na lang siya ng mahal na Diyos sa kanyang pinaggagagawa,” De Lima said. “Suddenly, he’s now — for me, he’s now the lowest, vilest man in the country sa sobrang kabastusan na niya that’s why, God forgive him,” […]