Tag: Sara Duterte

Pres. Duterte meets with Pacquiao in Palace; “people’s interest, Mindanao dev’t” discussed

Sen. Go says Pacquiao’s camp sought meeting, calls it a “renewal of friendship” (Eagle News) — (Eagle News) – Presidential aspirant and senator Manny Pacquiao sought a meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte which materialized on Nov. 9 in Malacanang where both leaders discussed “matters related to (the) people’s interest and Mindanao development.” Pacquiao described the meeting with President Duterte as a “meeting between national leaders” to promote further the interest of the nation and the […]

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Davao Mayor Sara Duterte fires city information officer who attended party raided by anti-drug operatives

(Eagle News) — Davao Mayor Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Nov. 8, said she fired her city information officer after he attended a party later raided by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency on Nov. 6. PDEA operatives seized P1.5 million worth of drugs from the raid in Mabini, Davao de Oro, and arrested at least 17 people, including Revsan Ethelbert Papay Elizalde. Elizalde, the PDEA said, was the subject of the operation. “Last Sunday, Jefry signified […]

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Sara Duterte withdraws bid for Davao City mayoralty post as Nov. 15 substitution deadline nears

  (Eagle News) – Davao City mayor Sara Duterte withdrew her candidacy for the mayoralty race in Davao City on Tuesday, Nov.9, a few days before the Nov. 15 deadline for substitution of candidacies for the 2022 national and local elections. In a Facebook post, the presidential daughter said she would no longer seek reelection as Davao City mayor, and that she would be substituted by her brother, Vice-Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte who would be […]

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Sen. “Bato” Dela Rosa meets with Mayor Sara, reminds her of Nov. 15 substitution deadline

PDP-Laban standard bearer says he had a long and serious talk with presidential daughter   (Eagle News) — PDP-Laban standard bearer Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa visited Davao City mayor Sara Duterte on Monday, Oct. 25, to remind her of the November 15 deadline for the substitution of candidates. Dela Rosa posted a photo of him at the office of the Davao City mayor, with the description that this was only a “teaser” of his […]

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Mayor Sara flies to Cebu on same day that Bongbong Marcos is also in the province

  Cebu visit, “Sara All 2022” shirt, fuel speculation that presidential daughter might run for a nat’l post in 2022   (Eagle News) — Davao City mayor Sara Duterte flew to Cebu on Friday, Oct. 22, after recovering from COVID-19, on the same day that presidential candidate former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos was also in the province for a scheduled visit. The presidential daughter posted photos on her official page showing her alighting from a […]

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WATCH: Interview with political analyst Prof. Ybiernas on PHL political candidates for 2022

  (Eagle News) — From the “surprise” candidacy of senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa to the possible repercussions of Vice-President Leni Robredo’s decision to change her campaign color from “yellow” to pink and to run as an independent bet while being the Liberal party chairman, political analyst Prof. Van Ybiernas gives his views in this interview of “Balitalakayan.” “Balitalakayan” is a NET25-Radyo Agila program of Eagle Broadcasting Corporation anchored by veteran broadcast journalist Rowena dela […]

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Davao Mayor Sara Duterte tests positive for COVID-19

(Eagle News)–Davao Mayor Sara Duterte tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday night. A statement from her office said the mayor was exhibiting mild symptoms and is in isolation. It said she was caring for other family members who need medical attention. “The family requests for complete privacy at this time and respectfully urges the public to refrain from sending tokens for well wishes,” the statement said. The statement also urged everyone who came into contact […]

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Sen. Bato Dela Rosa files CoC as PDP-Laban presidential candidate beating Comelec deadline

Dela Rosa- Go tandem in the offing for PDP-Laban; substitution of candidates still allowed until Nov. 15 by COMELEC   (Eagle News) – In a surprise move, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa filed his certificate of candidacy as the standard bearer of the ruling party, PDP-Laban. Dela Rosa filed his CoC to run as president in the 2022 elections just before the lapse of the 5.m. deadline on October 8 for the filing of his […]

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Pres. Duterte hopes “new set of leaders” to succeed him will continue his reforms, programs

Talks for the first time about his retirement, makes no mention of daughter Davao City Mayor Sara   (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said that he is hoping that the “new set of leaders” who would succeed his administration would continue his reforms and projects. During his “Talk to the People” on Monday, Oct. 4, Duterte talked for the first time about his decision to retire from politics next year. “Last Saturday, respecting the […]

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Robredo to decide by Oct 8 on presidential bid as Pres. Duterte hints at “Sara-Go” tandem

VP Leni to decide before Oct. 8 if she will accept 1Sambayan nomination to be its standard bearer (Eagle News) — Vice President Leni Robredo who has been nominated by the opposition coalition 1Sambayan as its presidential candidate, will decide this week whether she will run for the country’s top post or not. Her spokesperson, Barry Gutierrez, said this after President Rodrigo Duterte’s surprise decision to retire from politics and not run anymore for VP. […]

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Sara Duterte seeks reelection as Davao City mayor, files certificate of candidacy in hometown

Presidential daughter thanks supporters and calls for honest, orderly elections   (Eagle News) — Davao City mayor Sara Duterte filed her certificate of candidacy to run as mayor, seeking a third term in the city. The presidential daughter filed her CoC shortly after 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, after her father President Rodrigo Duterte decided to retire from politics and not run anymore as vice-presidential bet in next year’s elections. The 76-year old Philippine […]

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Pres. Duterte says he won’t run for VP anymore, announces retirement from politics after term

Duterte announces decision as Senator Go files his candidacy for VP with Comelec   (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Saturday, Oct. 2, that he will not run for vice president in 2022 anymore and will retire from politics, saying he was heeding the sentiment of Filipinos. In a brief speech as Senator Bong Go filed his certificate of candidacy with the Commission on Elections (Comelec) on Saturday, Duterte said he was “was […]

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