Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte

Duterte orders “immediate, thorough” probe into disappearance of over 23,000 sacks of smuggled rice

Zamboanga City district collector, Customs Police district commander under preventive suspension  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered an “immediate, thorough” investigation into the disappearance of over 23,000 sacks of smuggled rice. “He was visibly upset..Nagalit talaga si Presidente. It’s incredible. How can you lose sacks of rice?” Roque said in a press conference on Thursday, Oct. 4. According to Roque, based on a report from Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapena, as of 10 a.m., Zamboanga […]

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Pimentel: Number of PDP-Laban Senate bets for 2019 polls down to “five or six”

(Eagle News) — The number of senatorial bets running under the PDP-Laban ticket is now down to “five or six.” This is according to Senator Koko Pimentel, who had said he had sent an initial list of 24 possible senatorial bets to President Rodrigo Duterte, the PDP-Laban chair, in August. According to Pimentel, the number was reduced after some decided to run for other posts such as Quirino Rep. Dakila Carlo Dax Cua, who said he […]

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Pagsibak kay Labor USec. Maglunsod, ‘di crackdown sa makakaliwang grupo – Malacañang

(Eagle News) — Nilinaw ng Malacañang na walang ginagawang crackdown ang pamahalaan laban sa mga makakaliwang grupo o labor leaders na nakapuwesto sa administrasyon ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Pahayag ito ng Malacañang matapos sibakin ni Pangulong Duterte ang natitirang miyembro ng makakaliwang grupo sa gobyerno na si Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglunsod na dating miyembro ng militanteng grupo kilusang Mayo Uno. Ayon kay Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, ang inaayawan lamang ng Pangulo ay ang mga illegal […]

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DILG to recommend disqualification of local officials linked to Boracay mess from 2019 polls

(Eagle News) — The Department of the Interior and Local Government will recommend the disqualification of local officials allegedly responsible for the Boracay mess from the 2019 elections. “We will submit our proposal recommendation to the Comelec, kung pupuwedeng idisqualify ‘yung mga candidates, ‘yung sa last time kasi mga barangay officials so this time marami-rami ito,” DILG officer in charge Eduardo Año said. According to Año, to be recommended for disqualification were “candidates from provincial government […]

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UPDATED: Military official names schools allegedly being tapped by Communists for Red October plot

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service A military official named on Wednesday, Oct. 3, the schools which Armed Forces of the Philippines chief Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr. earlier said were being tapped by the Communists for the Red October plot. According to AFP Deputy Assistant Chief of Staff for Operations Brig. Gen. Antonio Parlade Jr., these schools were: the University of the Philippines-Diliman, UP Manila, Ateneo de Manila University, De La Salle University, Polytechnic […]

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Duterte calls for “neutralization” of NPA rebels

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, Oct. 2, called for the “neutralization” of members of the New People’s Army. “Pag may dala ka ng baril diyan, Sparrow ka, you can be neutralized,” Duterte said, referring to the NPA’s hit squad. According to Duterte, “huwag mo na akong bigyan ng b***sh*** na warrant-warrant.” Duterte said that in the first place, the rebels were committing the crime of rebellion “24 hours a day.” “I will be criticized […]

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Galvez: Communists tapping students for Red October plot

(Eagle News)–The Communists are tapping students to oust President Rodrigo Duterte, the Armed Forces of the Philippines chief of staff said on Tuesday, Oct. 2. According to Lt. Gen. Carlito Galvez Jr., who spoke during a Senate hearing on the Department of National Defense’s proposed budget, under the Red October plot, the Communist Party of the Philippines-New People’s Army mobilized 10 universities in Manila. “They are making a lot of information drive wherein they will […]

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In UN meet, Cayetano reiterates PHL’s respect for human rights

(Eagle News)–Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano emphasized the Philippines’ respect for human rights before the international community during the 73rd Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. “The Philippines and President Duterte are instituting all these reforms to be able to protect the rights of every single Filipino and every single human being living in the Philippines,” Cayetano said. According to Cayetano, the country, however, will always choose to protect the rights […]

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SWS: More Filipinos satisfied with President Duterte’s performance

(Eagle News)—More Filipinos are satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance, based on the latest Social Weather Stations survey. The third Quarter 2018 Social Weather Stations survey conducted from September 15 to 23, 2018 found 70% of Filipinos were satisfied, 14% undecided, and 16% were dissatisfied with the President’s performance. This was an increase of five points from the 65% gross satisfaction rating recorded in June. According to SWS, gross undecided also fell by 1 point […]

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Albayalde: President Duterte made statement on EJKs “out of frustration”

By Mar Gabriel Eagle News Service Philippine National Police Chief Oscar Albayalde believes President Rodrigo Duterte made his statement on extrajudicial killings merely “out of frustration.” “Kasi wala na maibato sa kaniya, kung ano anong issue, so parang ang sinabi na lang niya, o sige, inaamin ko nalang..So out of frustration sabi niya,” Albayalde said. Albayalde reiterated there were no extrajudicial killings in the country. He said policemen agreed with the 96 percent of Filipinos […]

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Callamard accuses Duterte of “destroying rule of law,” among others, following his remark on EJKs

(Eagle News) — United Nations Special Rapporteur Agnes Callamard on Friday, Sept. 28, slammed President Rodrigo Duterte after his remark his “only sin” were extrajudicial killings. The Palace has said the President only meant critics were using only that issue against him, as they could hurl no other issue, not even corruption, against the former Davao mayor. “Extraordinary statement by a Head of State (and we have had many this week at the UN): my “only” […]

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Guevarra: NBI has until Oct. 1 to submit initial findings on “Red October” plot

(Eagle News) — The National Bureau of Investigation has until October 1 to submit its findings on the supposed plot to oust President Rodrigo Duterte. This is according to Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, who said they were taking “this matter seriously..” “(Because) Red October may actually involve commission of crimes punishable under our penal laws,” he said. “The probe started immediately after talks about the plot started circulating,” Guevarra added. The NBI has filed a complaint against […]

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