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Go says he will take test, too (Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte will undergo a test for the novel coronavirus, Senator Bong Go said. According to Go, who said he would undergo the test himself, they were “not doing this because we have symptoms of COVID-19.” “We are doing this to ensure that we are fit and healthy to engage the public and perform our duties in the coming days and weeks,” he said. Go added, […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 10, thumbed down the proposal to place Metro Manila on lockdown following the increase in the number of novel coronavirus cases. “We haven’t reached that kind of contamination,” the President said, noting that it was “too early.” Duterte echoed the sentiment of Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, who had said the lockdown proposed by Albay Rep. Joey Salceda was “premature.” He said the government needs to see evidence […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 9, stood firm on his decision to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement. They cannot compel me. I refuse to be compelled. I have terminated it, tapos ang problema ko,” he said. The President issued the statement after several senators went to the Supreme Court to ask it to declare any abrogation of a treaty or an agreement requires the approval of at least 2/3 of the Senate. The […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, March 9, said the Philippines has recorded four additional novel coronavirus cases, bringing the total number to 24. The President made the revelation after he led a meeting of the Inter-Agency Task Force on Emerging Infectious Diseases with other government officials. Earlier in the day, the Department of Health said ten more COVID-19 cases had been added to the latest number, bringing the total number to 20. […]
(Eagle News)–The Presidential Security Group will implement a “no-touch policy” on President Rodrigo Duterte as a safeguard against the novel coronavirus. Col. Jesus Durante III, PSG commander, added in a statement personalities expected to get near the President “especially during meetings and events will be thoroughly screened and tested for any illness related” to COVID-19. “These include PSG personnel, politicians, and dignitaries,” he said. He said large crowd gatherings with the President as guest of […]
(Eagle News)–The net satisfaction rating of President Rodrigo Duterte’s government climbed up to an excellent in December, with 81 percent of Filipinos satisfied with its performance, the Social Weather Stations said. According to the SWS, based on the December 13 to 16, 2019 survey, the +73 net satisfaction rating, with only 12% neither satisfied nor dissatisfied, and 7% dissatisfied, was up by 6 points from the very good +67 the administration got in September 2019. […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered a probe into what Senator Richard Gordon said were huge amounts of cash being brought in by Chinese nationals. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the probe, which takes place amid speculations the money was under an money laundering scheme , would likely be headed by the Department of Finance. Panelo also made the announcement as he revealed Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor and Anti-Money Laundering Council chair Benjamin Diokno […]
(Eagle News)–The Philippine National Police is submitting its results on its probe into Lt. Col. Jovie Espenido and other policemen implicated in illegal drugs on March 7. PNP spokesperson Brigadier General Bernard Banac said the regional adjudication board has submitted its report to the national adjudication board “so that we can beat the deadline” for submission to President Rodrigo Duterte. Espenido, who led the raid on the properties of former Ozamiz Mayor Reynaldo Parojinog Sr., […]
(Eagle News)–The presence of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations represent a “threat to national security and stability,” Senator Leila de Lima said. De Lima issued the statement amid hearings being conducted in the Senate on issues stemming from the proliferation of POGOs. Only recently, Allison Chiong, immigration officer 1, revealed some unscrupulous immigration personnel and officials took part in a scheme involving the escort of some Chinese POGO workers into the country for a fee. “The […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has formalized the ban on vaping in public and the sale of unregistered e-cigarettes. The President signed Executive Order No. 106 months after he said he would issue the ban on their public use and importation. Under the EO,all e-liquids, solutions or refills forming components of Electronic Nicotine and Non-Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS/ENNDS) or heated tobacco products (HTPs) have to register with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). All devices forming […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has declared the second week of every February as National Hazing Prevention Week. The President made the declaration in Proclamation No. 907, which was made available to the media on Friday, Feb. 28. Under the proclamation, the Commission on Higher Education would be in charge of activities that aim to strengthen the campaign against hazing and other fraternity-related violence. The President signed the Anti-Hazing Act of 2018 that complete bans hazing, […]
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, Feb. 26, warned more immigration officials would be sacked over the so-called “pastillas” scheme. Duterte told reporters that while some had already been sacked, “there will be more.” So far, at least 19 have been sacked in connection with the scheme which sees Chinese nationals being escorted into the country for a fee. The scheme derived its name from the money being wrapped in paper in much the same […]
