MANILA, Philippines July 28 – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said “the gates of Malacañang will be open” to those who have valid reasons to complain about graft and corruption under his administration. During his first State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, the President also discussed plans to install the 8888 Help Line to address citizens’ concerns In line with his campaign promise to eliminate red tape, PRRD has directed all agencies of the […]
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Philippines’ Duterte declares communist ceasefire
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced Monday a unilateral ceasefire with communist rebels who are waging one of Asia’s longest insurgencies, and urged them to reciprocate. Duterte made the announcement in his first “State of the Nation Address” to Congress as he laid the groundwork for peace talks with the communists that are due to begin in Norway next month. “To stop violence on the ground (and) restore peace, I am now […]
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 […]
P2 million budget sa SONA ni Duterte, ‘di mauubos – Abella
(Eagle News) – Aabot sa dalawang milyong piso ang gagastusin ng pamahalaan para sa kauna-unahang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte. Sinabi ni Finance Undersecretary Paola Alvarez at siya ring spokesperson ng SONA’s preparations, kapareho lamang ito sa budget ng huling SONA ng dating pangulong Aquino . Nakapaloob na aniya ang budget ng SONA sa 2016 national budget na inaprubahan ng dating pangulong Aquino at ng 16th Congress. Ayon pa kay […]
Duterte’s first SONA to focus on message, avoid fashion show
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Finance Department Spokesperson Paola Alvarez said President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s first State of the Nation Address (SONA) will no longer be a fashion show as past SONAs events have been. Guests, especially the ladies, will be asked to tone down their sartorial picks and instead will be asked to wear business attires. Alvarez, daughter of incoming House Speaker Davao Del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez said that the event will center […]
Red carpet parade ng mga mambabatas sa SONA, ipinatatanggal na
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Nais ng ilang mambabatas na huwag nang ilatag ang red carpet sa kamara sa State of the Nation Address o SONA ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa Hulyo 25, 2016. Ayon kay ako Bicol Rep. Rodel Batocabe, ang red carpet ay pang Hollywood lamang o iba pang award ceremony at hindi na ito kailangan sa SONA ng pangulo na kilala sa pagiging simple. Hindi na rin umano dapat na rumampa sa […]
Malacanang disputes VP Binay’s allegations in his counter-SONA
(Eagle News) — Malacanang on Tuesday disputed statements made by Vice-President Jejomar Binay on alleged rampant corruption and increased poverty under the Aquino administration, saying that in fact, Filipinos are highly optimistic about their future compared to five years ago. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said that Filipinos generally regard that the Aquino administration is serious in pursuing its anti-corruption policy under the banner of “daang matuwid.” “Kung tutunghayan […]
Palace: budget for state universities, colleges more than doubled during Aquino’s term
(Eagle News) — Malacañang on Tuesday said that the budget allocation for state universities and colleges has more than doubled during the term of President Aquino, contradicting Vice-President Jejomar Binay’s allegations in his “true state of the nation address.” “Contrary to the claim of Vice President Binay, the total budgetary allocation for State Colleges and Universities (SUCs) has more than doubled (100.4 percent) during the term of President Aquino,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said […]
Aquino cites gains in conditional cash transfer (CCT) program in 6th SONA
(Eagle News) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said some 4.4 million households became beneficiaries of the government’s Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), as he cited the gains of the Conditional Cash Transfer (CCT) program, in his 6th and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27. One of the major achievements President Aquino highlighted in his last SONA, delivered at the Session Hall of the House of Representatives, is the positive […]
ICYMI: President Benigno Aquino’s last State of the Nation Address
QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News ) — On July 27, 2015, President Benigno S. Aquino III gave his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) wherein he summarized his administration’s achievements for the past 5 years. <em>(Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Dexter Magno, MRFaith Bonalos)</em>
Malacañang asks the public to watch SONA
MANILA, Philippines, July 27 (Eagle News) – Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma asked the public to watch President Noynoy Aquino’s sixth and last State of the Nation Address (SONA) to be aware of the ongoing programs of the administration geared towards the development of the country. (Eagle News Service Jay Paul Carlos, Jericho Morales, MRFaith Bonalos)
