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(Eagle News)–Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo on Friday, Nov. 16, hit back at those who criticized President Rodrigo Duterte for not attending all 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit events. “Accusation that the President is lazy or seriously ill to perform his functions as head of state and government just because he had to take power naps in between a few events to catch on some sleep and energize himself and avoid the embarrassment of […]
In this video courtesy of RTVM, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen holding a bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe at the Suntec Singapore International Convention and Exhibition Center in Singapore on November 15, 2018 after the closing ceremony of the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and Related Summits.
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is putting the Philippines at risk of being caught between a “likely outbreak of armed hostilities” between America and China, the Communist Party of the Philippines said. According to the CPP, this is because “Duterte’s claims that he does not want the Philippines to be dragged into a possible break-out of war in the South China Sea are belied by his actions.” The CPP noted what it said was […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Papua New Guinea on Friday, Nov. 16, to attend the 26th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting (AELM) from Nov. 17 to 18. The President, who had just come from a four-day stay in Singapore for the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations Summit, arrived at the Jacksons International Airport in Port Moresby. He is slated to meet with members of the Filipino community this afternoon. In an interview […]
(Eagle News) — Talks for the creation of a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea should be anchored on “respect,” Senator Kiko Pangilinan said on Thursday, Nov. 15. “Respect. For oneself, for who you’re talking to, for your countrymen, for the environment. That should be the basis of any Asean-China talks on the Code of Conduct in the disputed territories in the West Philippine Sea,” Pangilinan said in a statement. According to Pangilinan, […]
(Eagle News) — Chinese President Xi Jinping will be on a state visit to the Philippines from Nov. 20 to 21. This was announced by Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in a statement on Thursday, Nov. 15. According to Panelo, the visit was upon the invitation of President Rodrigo Duterte. Xi will have been the first Chinese president to make a state visit to the Philippines in 13 years. In 2005, Chinese President Hu Jintao embarked […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the declaration of 17 special non-working holidays in several provinces across the country. Below is a list of the laws signed by Duterte on Oct. 30 and Nov. 8, and the corresponding holidays: RA 11113: Declaring March 24 of every year a special non-working holiday in Ligao City, Albay in commemoration of its founding anniversary RA 11114: Declaring December 8 of every year a special non-working holiday in Agoo, La […]
(Eagle News) — For Senator Koko Pimentel, the return of the Balangiga bells is “timely and significant” and “can only lead to the further mending and strengthening of relations between traditional allies.” “As a long-time advocate on the matter of the bells’ safe and complete return to Philippine soil, I cannot overemphasize the significance of this event, especially at this time and considering our continually evolving relationship with the US these last two years. This […]
(Eagle News) — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Boy Locsin Jr. on Thursday, said President Rodrigo Duterte’s absence in some Association of Southeast Asian Nations events does not reflect badly on the Philippines, and did not represent a “missed opportunity” for the country. “Absolutely it doesn’t. I can tell you. I’ve seen different leaders stand up and leave, including the chairman, and it doesn’t reflect badly. Their ministers of foreign affairs sit down,” he said in a […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Nov. 15, said he would “try his best” to complete negotiations on a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea the soonest possible time. The President issued the statement after Chinese Premier Li Keqiang expressed hope for a COC in three years’ time. “Well, you know I’m the country coordinator for ASEAN-China. I will try my best. I made a very strong statement yesterday about the urgent […]
(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, Nov. 15, hailed the Senate passage of the Rice Tariffication Bill. The bill, which President Rodrigo Duterte certified as urgent to address inflation, was passed on third and final reading with a vote of 14-0. The House of Representatives passed its own version on third and final reading. Panelo expressed confidence the measure would not encounter hurdles in the bicameral conference committee. “We are likewise confident that through […]
(Eagle News) –“What’s wrong with my nap?” President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say following reports of his absence in several events in the 33rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Singapore. Apart from the gala dinner, according to Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, the President skipped the ASEAN-Australia Informal Breakfast Summit, the 20th ASEAN – Republic of Korea Summit, the Working Lunch hosted by Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and the Second Regional […]
