Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte

Pimentel reveals eight “very possible” PDP-Laban senatorial bets for 2019

(Eagle News)–The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan has eight “very possible”  senatorial candidates for 2019. According to Senator Koko Pimentel, PDP-Laban  president, these were: 1. Special Assistant to the President Bong Go 2. Rep. Karlo Nograles 3. Secretary Francis Tolentino 4. Senator Koko Pimentel 5. Rep. Monsour del Rosario 6. Rep. Dakila ‘Dax’ Cua 7. Rep. Dong Mangudadatu 8. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque He said these were the names that were “introduced” in the PDP-Laban […]

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Robredo: Duterte’s accusations mere “recycled rants”

(Eagle News)—Vice President Leni Robredo on Friday, Aug. 31, urged President Rodrigo Duterte to focus on the “many other matters” he needs to address, rather than resort to “recycled rants conveniently used to deflect attention from the failures of his administration.” Robredo made the pronouncement after Duterte again belittled her leadership qualities, saying she could not “hack” into the problems of the country herself. She noted what she said were the rising prices that “continue […]

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DOJ rules Nayong Pilipino deal void; It is “definitely for cancellation,” Palace says

(Eagle News)—–The lease contract entered into by dismissed officials of the Nayong Pilipino Foundation with Landing Resorts Philippines Development Corp. is void from the start and is therefore “definitely for cancellation.” This is the ruling of the Department of Justice itself that conducted a review of the contract, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said on Friday, Aug. 31. The DOJ’s opinion is an echo of the position of President Rodrigo Duterte, who ordered the review  after he fired […]

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Duterte denies Sison’s claim the President was suffering from chronic kidney disease

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 30, denied the claims of Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison that he was suffering from a chronic kidney disease. “Dying? Kidney, my arm looks really good. Here, see! Do you see any injection marks?” Duterte said in a speech in Mandaue, Cebu, debunking Sison’s claims he could be undergoing dialysis. According to Duterte,  there was discoloration on his face because of his repeated exposure […]

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Robredo lawyer: Duterte’s claims about VP’s brother-in-law, Naga “lies”

(Eagle News)–The lawyer of Vice President Leni Robredo dismissed as “lies” President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks her brother-in-law brought illegal drugs to Bicol, and Naga was a “shabu hotbed.” “Ang kasinungalingan, ulit-ulitin man, kasinungalingan pa rin,” Barry Gutierrez said in a tweet. He said Duterte should  focus on investigating the entry of P6.8 billion worth of shabu in the country, and on arresting alleged drug lord Peter Lim, instead of hurling “accusations without basis.” “Pagtrabahuhin ang […]

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Abella: Duterte’s trip to Israel won’t hurt PHL ties with other Arab nations

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Israel in September will not hurt the country’s ties with Arab nations that do not recognize it, the Department of Foreign Affairs said on Thursday, Aug. 30. According to Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Ernesto Abella, “I believe we have reached the stage of maturity in our relations that they understand, each one of them.” “I believe the President has proven in many, many ways, again and again that […]

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President Duterte to hold meeting with King Abdullah II in Jordan

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte is slated to meet with King Abdullah II during his official visit to Jordan from September 5 to 8. The Department of Foreign Affairs said the President, who will become the first Philippine leader to visit Jordan, will discuss with the king “a wide range of issues of mutual concern..” “(The) President will hold talks with King Abdullah II on broadening cooperation in key areas to advance shared aspirations for […]

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Palace defends Duterte’s decision to include retired police, military officials in PHL delegation to Israel in September

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday, Aug. 28, defended President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to bring retired police and military officials with him in his trip to Israel in September. “For security personnel, a trip to Israel would entail collaborating and mingling with security forces of Israel in order for our men in uniform to benefit from the experience of Israel, particularly in their drive against extremism and terrorism,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. Earlier, President […]

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Renaming of Mactan Airport as Lapu-Lapu Int’l Airport supported by President Duterte

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has expressed support for the proposal to rename the Mactan-Cebu International Airport as Lapu-Lapu International Airport. The proposal was first made by National Historical Commission of the Philippines Chairman Dr. Rene Escalante. In supporting NHCP’s proposal, the President said that Lapu-Lapu should be given more honor because of his bravery after he killed the Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan, in 16th century. “You know, Magellan was the first invader to […]

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Duterte makes new appointments in ERC, NYC

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has made new appointments in the National Youth Commission and the Energy Regulatory Commission. Duterte signed the appointment of Ronald Gian Cardema as chair of the NYC on Aug. 23. He also appointed lawyer Alexis Lumbatan as ERC member. Lumbatan replaces Gloria Victoria Taruc, who retired on July 10. Lumbatan’s term will end in July 2025.  

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Supreme Court holds oral arguments on PHL’s planned withdrawal from ICC

(Eagle News)—-The Supreme Court is holding today, Tuesday, Aug. 28, oral arguments on the Philippines’ planned withdrawal from the International Criminal Court. Two petitions against the planned withdrawal were filed separately—one by opposition senators Kiko Pangilinan, Franklin Drilon, Bam Aquino, Leila de Lima, Risa Hontiveros and Antonio Trillanes IV; and the other by the Philippine Coalition for the International Criminal Court led by former Commission on Human Rights chair Etta Rosales. Earlier, the SC denied […]

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Relatives of drug suspects killed in police ops file “communication” vs President Duterte before ICC

Palace unfazed; says the communication “does not mean anything” (Eagle News) — Relatives of drug suspects killed in police operations have filed a communication against President Rodrigo Duterte before the International Criminal Court. In filing the communication before the ICC on Tuesday, Aug. 28, Rise Up for Life and Rights, which includes critics of Duterte’s drug war, said the President violated Article 7 of the Rome Statute for “widespread and systematic attacks in the form […]

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