(Eagle News)– Journalists covering the military efforts against Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu moved to a bigger military camp due to a rumored threat from the group. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) transported the media-men to Camp Teodulfo Bautista, despite of no signs of threats at the camp of the 35th Infantry Battalion. Media personnel covering the operations against the terrorist group have been staying at military camps since the kidnapping of […]
Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte
Cops counter suspected assassination attempt vs. Duterte
(Eagle News)– Police on Thursday announced that they foiled an assassination attempt against President Rodrigo Duterte after cuffing an alleged gun smuggling group assumed to sell gun parts to the group who would kill the President. Wilford Palma admitted being a member of the gun smuggling group, and revealed that their “number one customer” ordered gun parts before they were apprehended. “Ang sabi sa akin ng boss ko yung number one customer namin may balak […]
Philippines eyes reviving mothballed Bataan nuclear plant
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines may revive a nuclear power plant that was completed 32 years ago but never switched on due to safety fears, the government said Wednesday. The spokesman for new President Rodrigo Duterte said the government is considering brining the $2.3 billion plant into operation to meet the country’s growing power needs, despite entrenched opposition from activists and environmentalists. The 620-megawatt plant, built in Bataan province during the notoriously corrupt regime […]
Philippines’ Duterte: Obama must listen to me on human rights
(REUTERS) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he was ready to discuss any issues with Barack Obama when they meet in Laos next week, but added that the U.S. president must listen to him first before bringing up the question of human rights. Washington has expressed concern about a surge in drug-related killings since Duterte became president two months ago promising to wipe out narcotics in the Southeast Asian nation. Asked if he would […]
PHL to forge provisional agreement with CHN on West PHL Sea fishing rights
(Eagle News)– Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay said on Tuesday that the Philippines wants to assemble a provisional agreement with China on fishing rights before President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Beijing by the end of this year. Yasay told lawmakers on Tuesday that China should agree with the provisional agreement on fishing rights until the two disputing countries are able to come up with a solution. “We are even thinking about the possibility in the […]
On leaving the UN
QUEZON City, Philippines (August 30) – Call it Phexit or what-have-you, our country is now facing the possibility of leaving the UN. Or so many thought, with newspapers even making this announcement of President Rodrigo Duterte as their banner story The President threatened the august international body of separation in response to the United Nations’ criticism regarding his administration. The President made the announcement in response to a statement from United Nations Special Rapporteurs Agnes Callamard […]
Sen. Poe halts hearing on emergency powers
(Eagle News)– The Senate Committee on Public Services chaired by Senator Grace Poe postponed the hearings on the proposal to give President Rodrigo Duterte emergency powers to solve the traffic crisis pending the detailed projects from the Department of Transportation (DOTr). The deliberations was set to resume this Tuesday but canceled it ahead of its morning schedule. “The Executive branch is in a hurry to pass the emergency powers bill, but based on our hearings, we have […]
Palace on Abu Sayyaf clashes: Threat must be terminated
(Eagle News)– Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Tuesday that the operations against Abu Sayyaf group will be relentless, despite of fatalities to the government’s side. “It is unfortunate that a number of our troops have already lost their lives. However, as [National Defense] Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on August 29, ‘We are going full force,’” Abella said during a press conference. 15 soldiers were already killed in separate clashes against the terrorist group, while […]
Duterte dines with wounded soldiers on National Heroes Day
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte fulfilled his promise to the wounded soldiers when he dined with them on Monday in Malacañang. After a courtesy call with Organization for Industrial, Spiritual, and Cultural Advancement, Duterte immediately met with injured soldiers. The soldiers first met Duterte up close when he visited the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ Medical Center (AFPMC) in V. Luna Avenue, Quezon City last August, and vowed to invite them to the Palace. Aside […]
Duterte: Marciano Paynor is next PHL envoy to US
(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday announced that his chief protocol officer Marciano Paynor will be the new envoy of Philippines to the United States. “He has a seasoned foreign career,” Duterte said in an interview. Duterte said that Paynor already said “yes” to the offer. Paynor was born and raised in Baguio City, and graduated at the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1971. The retired military officer was also a former Philippine ambassador […]
White House: Obama eyes to meet Duterte on Sept. 6
(Eagle News)– The White House announced on Monday that United States President Barack Obama plans to meet President Rodrigo Duterte on September 6. The talks are expected to center on human rights and security concerns. “We absolutely expect that the president will raise concerns about some of the recent statements from the president of the Philippines,” White House Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes told reporters when asked about Duterte’s controversial remarks on women, journalists […]
President Duterte to strengthen ASEAN ties in September
QUEZON City, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte will have a busy schedule in September as he sets out to build stronger relations with the other members of the Association of South East Asian Nations. He will visit Brunei to meet with King Bolkiah as well as the Filipino expatriate community in the country. Then he will go to Laos for the 2016 ASEAN Summit. He will also visit Jakarta, Indonesia. According to Presidential Communications Operations […]
