Tag: President Rodrigo Duterte

Roque: Kuwait, PHL to sign pact on protection of OFWs in Gulf state on Friday, May 11

(Eagle News)–Kuwait and the Philippines are slated to sign a memorandum of agreement on the protection of Overseas Filipino Workers in the Gulf state on Friday, May 11. This is according to Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, who attended the meeting between Kuwait and Philippine representatives in the Middle Eastern country, following strained relations between the two countries over the rescue of distressed Overseas Filipino Workers there that Kuwait deemed illegal. Kuwait expelled Philippine Ambassador Renato […]

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Roque: Kuwaiti gov’t has agreed to release four Filipino drivers detained over controversial rescue of OFWs in Gulf state

Also agreed to sign pact to protect OFWs in Middle Eastern country, Roque says (Eagle News) — The Kuwaiti government has agreed to release  four Filipino drivers who were detained for their roles in what the Gulf state deemed an illegal rescue of Overseas Filipino Workers there by Philippine embassy officials. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made the announcement after a  meeting between representatives from Kuwait and the Philippines on Wednesday, May 9. Apart from Roque, present in […]

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Duterte says he is “very sad” the first people “to go” from gov’t were those who asked him to run for presidency

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday, May 9, said he was “very sad” the very first persons “to go” from his government were the ones who prodded him to run for the presidency in the first place. “Early on, a Cabinet member,” he said after the presentation of the New Generation Currency (NGC) banknotes and coins at the Reception Hall of Malacañang. Duterte was apparently referring to then-Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno, whom he […]

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Isko Moreno appointed as DSWD undersecretary

(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed Francisco Domagoso, also known as Isko Moreno, to another government post. Based on an appointment paper released on Wednesday, May 9, Domagoso was appointed undersecretary of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. Domagoso’s appointment came seven months after he resigned as chair of the North Luzon Railways Corp. allegedly for personal reasons. Also appointed  to government posts were Antonio Joselito Lambino II, as assistant secretary of the Department […]

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DOH welcomes Duterte’s decision to tap expertise of Asian panel to look into Dengvaxia safety concerns

(Eagle News) — The Department of Health on Wednesday, May 8, welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to tap the expertise of a three-man panel of Asian experts in order to look into Dengvaxia safety concerns. “We welcome the policy statement of the President to invite foreign experts from neighboring (Association of Southeast Asian) countries. This is a directive that must be respected and fully complied with,” Health Secretary Francisco Duque III said in a statement. […]

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“The true source of power is the people,” Palace says on Forbes’ inclusion of Duterte in list of world’s most powerful men

(Eagle News) — “The true source of power is the people.” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque had this to say when asked to comment on the inclusion of President Rodrigo Duterte in Forbes’ list of most powerful people in the world. According to Roque, that phrase has been cited by Duterte himself many times. “The presidency, in the mind of PRRD (Duterte), begins and ends with public trust where real power emanates,” Roque said, noting that […]

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Senators laud President Duterte’s choice of new tourism chief

(Eagle News)—–Senators had nothing but praises for President Rodrigo Duterte’s choice of Tourism Secretary, following the resignation of Wanda Teo over the P60-million ad placement controversy. “She is an excellent choice. She has the academic and professional credentials,” Senator Grace Poe said of Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, who was named tourism head on Tuesday, May 8. According to Poe, Romulo-Puyat “made it a point to promote the different provinces she visited, and showcase local food products; even the indigenous craftsmanship […]

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Pangulong Duterte dalawang araw na mamamalagi sa Philippine Rise

(Eagle News) — Personal na magtutungo si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Philippine Rise. Sinabi ni Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, pangungunahan ng Pangulo ang paggunita sa unang anibersaryo ng pagpapalit ng pangalan ng Philippine Rise mula sa dating Benham Rise. Ayon kay Roque, kasabay ng unang anibersaryo ng pagpa-pangalan sa Philippine Rise sa ilalim ng Executive Order Number 25, normal ding ilulunsad ng Pangulo ang pagsasagawa ng scientific research sa lugar. Dalawang araw mananatili ang Pangulo […]

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Forbes includes President Duterte in list of most powerful people anew

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has been included in Forbes magazine’s list of most powerful men in the world. Duterte clinched the 69th spot, up from the 70th spot he got in 2017. Chinese President Xi Jinping was at the top spot, followed by Russia President Vladimir Putin, who had held the number one rank for four consecutive years. US President Donald Trump ranked number three. Also in the top 10 are Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, […]

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New DOT head: Duterte directive was to ensure no corruption in tourism department

(Eagle News)—-No corruption. This, according to newly named Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo-Puyat, was the directive of President Rodrigo Duterte when he offered her the post vacated by Wanda Teo. In a television interview, Romulo-Puyat, an agriculture undersecretary, said the offer was made on Tuesday, May 8. “Trabaho kasi, normal trabaho. Trabaho pinag-uusapan namin. Tapos biglang binanggit niya na, ‘Uy, alam mo bang nag-resign si Secretary Teo?… O gusto mo ba? Kasi bagay sa ‘yo. Your […]

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Duterte slams Time for including him in “strongmen” list

(Eagle News)—President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, May 8, slammed Time magazine for including him in its list of “despots.” *** i** itong Time Magazine na ‘to. Nilagay ako doon sa mga despot. Hindi naman ako.. Ba’t diktador ba ako?” Duterte said in a speech in Malacañang, reacting to the story that named him among the world’s “strongmen” who included Russian President Vladimir Putin, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Erdogan and Hungary Prime Minister Viktor Orban. “Since […]

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Mamao named special envoy to Kuwait

(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has named a special envoy to Kuwait amid strained relations between the Philippines and the Middle Eastern country over Overseas Filipino Workers abuse. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President appointed to the post Abdullah Mamao, his adviser on OFW concerns. Roque said Mamao is slated to fly to Kuwait and help in efforts to repatriate Filipinos who wish to come home. The appointment comes after Kuwait recalled its Manila representative […]

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