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(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Dec. 23, visited the soldiers wounded in the explosion in Cotabato City on Sunday, and in an encounter with terror groups on Nov. 28. The visits in Camp Siongco Station Hospital in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao and Cotabato Regional and Medical Center took place after the President led the ceremonial distribution of land titles to beneficiaries of the agrarian reform program in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao […]
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the “declaration of a unilateral and reciprocal ceasefire” with Communist rebels. The Palace issued the statement on the President’s order of the ceasefire from midnight of Dec. 23 to 11:59 p.m. of Jan. 7 after National Democratic Front of the Philippines and government representatives recommended the ceasefire for the holidays. “The Chief Executive has instructed the Department of National Defense and the Department of the Interior and Local Government, […]
(Eagle News)-President Rodrigo Duterte’s approval rating surged to 87 percent in December, a Pulse Asia survey showed. The 87 percent registered by the President was nine points higher than the 78 percent he garnered only three months earlier, in September. Duterte’s rating increased in Balance Luzon, from 69 percent in September to 83 percent in December; Visayas, from 84 percent to 93 percent; and in Mindanao, from 92 percent to 98 percent. In Metro Manila, […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Dec. 18, conferred the Order of Lapu Lapu to the 30th South East Asian Games Filipino medalists whose achievements made the country the overall champion in the recently concluded biennial event. President Duterte himself gave the recognition, which is conferred on individuals who have given exceptional contributions to the country, to each of the athletes in ceremonies held at the Palace. The athletes also received their cash […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has plans of going around Metro Manila on board his motorcycle. This is according to Presidential Security Group chief Brigadier General Jose Eriel Niembra who spoke to reporters on Wednesday, Dec. 18. According to Niembra, though, he was against the idea. President Duterte is a known motorcycle enthusiast. In October, he figured in a motorcycle accident in the PSG compound that saw him sustaining bruises and wounds. A day […]
(Eagle News)-The bicameral committee has approved the sin tax bill that seeks to increase taxes on alcohol, heated tobacco products and vapor cigarettes. The bicameral approval came only hours after senators and congressmen sat down to reconcile the disagreeing provisions of the Senate- and House-approved versions. The approved report, once ratified by the Senate and the House, will be sent to President Rodrigo Duterte next week for signature. With a report from Meanne Corvera
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Dec. 17, reiterated his “unqualified support” for the military, as he urged them to continue to protect the country. Duterte reiterated his commitment during the 84th anniversary of the Armed Forces of the Philippines in Quezon City. “I and I alone. Kung sakali man, [I] will go to prison. You can enjoy your freedom. I will take the risk,” Duterte said, saying he was “old” and “disposable.” […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has threatened a military takeover of water services in Metro Manila. The President made the threat in a speech during the birthday celebration of Former Senator Manny Villar on Thursday, Dec.12. “Last night I was talking to the (Presidential Security Group), sinabi ko sa kanila huwag mo akong laruan na takot takutin ninyo ako, sige magsibat kami, bahala wala kayong tubig. I will order the Armed Forces to operate. […]
(Eagle News)–The Palace has shrugged off the warnings by Manila Water and Maynilad that water rates would increase if the water concession pacts’ extension was revoked. “These concessionaires can do their worst and continue with fleecing the consumers while the President will do his best in serving and protecting the interest of the people,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. Manila Water and Maynilad officials issued the warning after the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System revoked […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte conferred the Order of Sikatuna to the outgoing Vietnamese ambassador, who visited the chief executive in the Palace on Wednesday, Dec. 11, the Presidential Communications Operations Office said on Thursday, Dec. 12. The award given to Ly Quoc Tuan was with the rank of datu (Grand Cross) gold distinction, the PCOO said. The award was “for having been an exceptionally worthy and competent representative of his government to the […]
(Eagle News) –President Rodrigo Duterte will veto unconstitutional items in the proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made the statement after Senator Panfilo Lacson said the proposal ratified by both the Senate and the House of Representatives was still not pork-free. “(The) provisions in the budget that run counter to the Constitution will be vetoed by the President. There is no change in that policy,” Panelo said. In a statement issued […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Dec. 10, met with Filipino surfer hero Roger Casugay. The meeting took place in the Palace, days after Casugay returned and saved Indonesian Arip Nurhidayat in the middle of the longboard surfing competition, even if he was already leading and a shoo-in for the gold. The sports event was suspended. Casugay eventually clinched the gold when the sports event resumed another day. Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has hailed Casugay […]
