Tag: President Rodrigo Roa Duterte

Duterte’s SONA sets change

MANILA, Philippines July 25 – Change has indeed come to the Palace where President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has begun underdressing the norm. Today, we see change knocking at the doors of the 17th Congress. From fashion to food to message and messenger, the first State of the Nation Address (SONA) under President Duterte is keeping everyone excited and grounded, and mindful of the work ahead, a complete departure from the procession of glitz and glamour and […]

The State of the Nation Address

MANILA, July 25 – On July 25, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is set to deliver his first State of the Nation Address (SONA). The address of President Duterte will be the 78th since 1935 and the 30th since the restoration of democratic rule under the Fifth Republic in 1987. The SONA is a constitutional obligation, required by Article VII, Section 23 of the 1987 Constitution. “The President shall address the Congress at the opening of […]

Duterte to create task force against journalist killings

MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte will create a task force that will address journalist killings. According to Communications Operations Secretary Martin Andanar, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and his legal team are drafting an administrative order (AO). The announcement was made after Saturnino Estanio Jr., a broadcaster in Surigao City survived in an ambush. This is the first media violence that occurred under the Duterte administration.

Executive Order on FOI expected until next week – Andanar

Credit photo from PCOO MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — “The best days are yet to come.” Presidential Communications Office Secretary, Martin Andanar has announced that the long-awaited Freedom of Information Bill is being finalized and is expected within the week, he said over Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday. “This week, watch out for the draft of the Executive Order for the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act which should be released within the week. This is the President’s […]