Tag: Rodrigo Duterte

UN Chief criticizes Duterte regarding issue of extra-judicial killings

QUEZON City, Philippines – In a United Nations Correspondents’ Association Reception in New York, UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon expressed his misgivings regarding statements made by incoming President Rodrigo Duterte about the issue of extra-judicial and media killings. Ban added that he is extremely concerned about Duterte’s seeming promotion of extra-judicial killings as this is against human rights and freedom. He also said that he supports the freedom of media in the Philippines. (Eagle News […]

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Drug lords sa liquidation plot vs Duterte, tukoy na

(Eagle News) — Tukoy na raw ni incoming  Philippine National Police Chief Ronald dela Rosa, ang mga ‘bigtime drug lords’ na nasa likod ng planong paglikida sa kanilang dalawa ni President-elect Rodrigo Duterte sa halagang P50 milyon. Sinabi ni Dela Rosa, na kahit umano hindi magbanta ang mga sindikato ay mayroon na talaga silang inihandang aksyon laban sa mga ‘drug lords’ kaya wala umanong personalan ang inihahanda nilang operasyon para masugpo ang iligal na operasyon […]

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Duterte slams large mining companies

    (Eagle News) — Aside from the drug problem and media corruption, President-elect Rodrigo Duterte also criticized large mining companies that, according to him, destroy the country’s natural resources. In his thanksgiving party last Saturday, Duterte slammed big mining companies, particularly in Surigao del Norte, and threatened to have them shutdown if they do not take care of the environment. He also said that the first beneficiaries of the province’s natural resources should be […]

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No media boycott against Duterte

QUEZON City, Philippines – According to the National Union of Journalists of the Philippines, there will be no boycott against President-elect Rodrigo Duterte and that journalists will not stop doing their duty of guarding against government anomalies despite the calls of other members of the media calling for a boycott against the incoming President after he allegedly made foul statements against the media. NUJP added that although it cannot be denied that there are corrupt […]

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South Korea greets President-elect Duterte

QUEZON City, Philippines – South Korean Ambassador Kim Jae Shin personally went to Davao City to greet President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. The ambassador reaffirmed the commitment of South Korea in remaining a part of the economic development of the Philippines. The South Korean government also ensured its commitment in its defense and security agreements with the Philippines and also donated police equipments. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing and Uploaded by Vince […]

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Duterte names more members of his Cabinet

QUEZON City, Philippines – A television news anchor, a leftist leader and two former generals of the Armed Forces of the Philippines were named as new members of the Cabinet of incoming President Rodrigo Duterte. Duterte announced that his chief aide Christopher Bong Go will become the head of the Presidential Management Staff while TV news anchor Martin Andanar will be the head of the Presidential Communications Operations Office. Former general Edgar Galvante will be […]

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Palace hopes President-elect Rodrigo Duterte to respect women when he assumes presidency

MANILA, May 27 – Malacanang said it expects president-elect Rodrigo Duterte to adhere to the principles protecting women’s rights enshrined in the Magna Carta for Women when he takes office on June 30. The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) on Wednesday, May 25 ruled that Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte violated the Magna Carta of Women when he gave a controversial comment on the rape and killing of an Australian missionary many years ago. “In adopting […]

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Philippine dictator Marcos to get hero’s burial: Duterte

DAVAO, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos will finally be allowed a hero’s burial, the nation’s controversial incoming president said Monday, in what would be a huge win for the late strongman’s family as it pursues a return to power. Rodrigo Duterte also said he would pardon ex-president Gloria Arroyo, who is being detained at a military hospital while on trial for graft and vote fraud. The announcements by Duterte, who takes office on […]

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NPC, inalmahan ang pagpili kay Panelo bilang incoming Presidential Spokesman

(Eagle News) — Hindi kumportable ang National Press Club(NPC) sa napipintong pagtatalaga ni incoming President Rodrigo Duterte kay Atty. Salvador Panelo bilang Presidential Spokesman nito. Tulad ng mga pamilya ng mga nasawing mamamahayag sa November 23, 2009 Maguindanao Massacre. Sinabi ni Paul Gutierrez ng NPC, na hindi sila kumportable kay Panelo na isa sa malalakas na pangalan na bubuo sa gabinete  ni incoming  President Rodrigo Duterte. Sa panayam ng programang Liwanagin Natin, sinabi ni  Gutierrez […]

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Philippines economy grows 6.9 percent, beats forecasts

MANILA , Philippines (AFP) — The Philippines’ economy grew a better-than-expected 6.9 percent in the first quarter, the government said Thursday, putting it on track to meet full year targets and making it one of Asia’s best performers for the three month period. The GDP figure beat economist forecasts of about 6.6 percent, and marks the highest quarterly growth in the Philippines since the end of 2014. It was achieved despite a drought-ravaged farm sector […]

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Obama congratulates Philippines president-elect Duterte

WASHINGTON ,United States (AFP) — US President Barack Obama on Tuesday congratulated Philippines president-elect Rodrigo Duterte on his landslide victory at the polls, hailing the country’s “vibrant democracy” — and emphasizing the importance of protecting human rights. In the call with Duterte, Obama “highlighted the enduring values that underpin our thriving alliance with the Philippines… including our shared commitments to democracy, human rights, rule of law, and inclusive economic growth,” the White House said. “The […]

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3 opisyal ng PNP, pinagpipilian para maging PNP Chief

INIHAYAG ni President-elect Rodrigo Duterte na nakipagpulong na siya sa tatlong opisyal ng Philippine National Police na pinagpipilian niyang italaga bilang susunod na pinuno ng pambansang pulisya. Kasama sa kanyang mga kinausap si Police Chief Superintendent Ramon Apolinario na kasalukuyang office-in-charge ng Mimaropa Police, Police Senior Superintendent Rene Aspera na siyang Chief of Staff ng PNP anti- kidnapping group, at ang sinibak na brigade commander ng PNP Reactionary Standby Support Force na si Police Chief […]

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