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(Eagle News)—The Palace on Friday, Jan. 11, welcomed the Pulse Asia survey results that showed President Rodrigo Duterte’s trust and approval ratings increase in December. In a statement, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the survey results were a “testament to how this administration is attuned to the needs of the greater majority.” According to Andanar, the government “will continue to focus on the goal of giving a comfortable life for all, rid (the country) of […]
(Eagle News)—Senator Antonio Trillanes IV on Friday, Jan. 11, accused the Duterte administration of “harassment” anew, after charges for grave threats were filed against him. Trillanes made the statement even as he said he would face the new charges against him “squarely,” like “all the other harassment cases filed against me.” According to Trillanes, “binaliktad na talaga ni Duterte ang hustisya sa Pilipinas.” “Siya itong pinapatay mismo ang mga ordinaryong Pilipino, pinapa-rape ang mga babae […]
(Eagle News)—The Palace on Friday, Jan. 11, said the Telecommuting Law recently signed by President Rodrigo Duterte will contribute to easing the traffic conditions in Metro Manila and in other urban areas. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the law, after all, recognizes that telecommuting as “a work arrangement is fast becoming the new norm, with the Filipino labor market starting to open up with alternative avenues in view of computer technologies.” “The Palace notes […]
Distrust the plurality sentiment toward Arroyo, pollster says (Eagle News)—-Filipinos by and large approve of the performance of three high-ranking government officials in the country–President Rodrigo Duterte, Senate President Tito Sotto, and Vice President Leni Robredo–and trust them, results of a recent Pulse Asia survey showed. A whopping 81 percent of Filipinos “express appreciation” for the performance of Duterte, the December 14 to 21 survey showed, up from the 75 percent he got in September. […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippines will no longer purchase weapons nor military equipment from the United States during President Rodrigo Duterte’s term. Duterte himself made the announcement in a speech in Bulacan on Thursday, Jan. 10. According to Duterte, the decision was made in view of the US’ threats to impose sanctions on countries that have dealings with Russia. “Pagkabumili ka sa China o maybe Russia, magsali ka sa embargo, you cannot trade with America. So para […]
(Eagle News) — Opisyal nang bahagi ng gabinete ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte si retired Armed Forces Chief General Carlito Galvez Jr. Nitong Lunes, Enero 7 ay nanumpa na ito kay Pangulong Duterte bilang Presidential Adviser on the Peace Process. Kasama ni Galvez ang kanyang asawa, mga anak at si Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana. Kagabi ay dumalo na rin ito sa 33rd monthly cabinet meeting na isinagawa sa presidential palace. Pinalitan ni Galvez si Jesus Dureza […]
(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, Jan. 4, said he wants the road user’s tax collected by the Road Board to be used for the rehabilitation of areas hit by “Usman” in Bicol. The President made the announcement in a briefing with Cabinet officials in Camarines Sur. “We will work together, convince Congress…wala naman silang magawa diyan (dahil) ayaw ko talaga e…Unahin na muna ang Bicol,” he said. At least 122 people were killed after […]
(Eagle News)—-Seven members of the House of Representatives are asking the Supreme Court to nullify the third extension of martial law in Mindanao. In making their request, Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman, Caloocan City Rep. Edgar Erice, Magdalo Rep. Gary Alejano, Quezon City Rep. Christopher Belmonte, Akbayan Rep. Tomasito Villarin, Ifugao Rep. Teddy Baguilat Jr. and Dinagat Islands Rep. Arlene Bag-ao said Proclamation No. 216, which first imposed martial law in Mindanao, “has become functus officio and cannot […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has signed a joint resolution extending the validity of key components of the 2018 national budget until Dec. 31, 2019. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea made the announcement in a message to reporters on Thursday, Jan. 3. According to Medialdea, in particular, the President signed Joint Resolution No. 3 that extends the validity of the “MOOE and CO components of the 2018 GAA (General Appropriations Act) Joint Resolution Extending the Availability of the […]
(Eagle News)—–Communists will exert all efforts to oust President Rodrigo Duterte this 2019, saying the ouster was their “principal work” for the year. In a statement, Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison said in view of this, the National Democratic Front of the Philippines will “further strengthen itself as the most consolidated realization of the national united front” and will “cooperate with all possible allies in the broad united front..” He said […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Jan. 1, urged Filipinos to help the government fight drugs, criminality and corruption that “stunt the country’s development.” “I have no doubt that, with our patriotic fervor and with our solidarity as a people, we can overcome the challenges that impede our continued march towards a more prosperous and progressive future,” Duterte said in his brief New Year’s message. “Armed with the knowledge and brimming with hope… we can triumph […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte did not attend Rizal Day rites in Davao on Sunday, Dec. 30, as announced by the Palace earlier. It was Davao Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio who led the wreath-laying ceremony at Rizal Park instead. “It is my sincere hope that this year’s commemoration will inspire everyone to emulate Rizal’s patriotism in their own ways by supporting the government’s development agenda and our campaign against corruption, criminality, and illegal drugs,” the mayor said. […]
