Duterte will continue ‘war on drugs’ even as civilian
President Rodrigo Duterte will not stop the controversial and bloody “war on drugs” even if he is replaced and returns to civilian service. He said this in a speech aired …
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Duterte to next president: Push charter change, abolish party-list system
Outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte recommended that the next administration amend the Constitution and abolish the party-list system. In his Talk to the People, aired on Thursday, Duterte said that the …
Duterte: Ragos bribed to recant statements vs. De Lima
Even after two witnesses recanted their claims about Senator Leila De Lima’s alleged ties to illicit drug syndicates, President Rodrigo Duterte believes that the remaining cases against her, his toughest …
Duterte says China might attack PH, Taiwan amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Tuesday that if the crisis between Russia and Ukraine intensified due to the US military’s deployment here, China would attack the Philippines and Taiwan. “Kung …
Duterte will not endorse any presidential candidate
President Rodrigo Duterte emphasized that he will not endorse a presidential contender until December, already after the May 9 polls. “Ulitin ko, may haka-haka palagi na ganito kasi (I repeat, …
Duterte decides to end e-sabong
Following the advice of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the end of e-sabong activities, noting the societal cost to Filipinos. According to Duterte, an order prohibiting e-sabong …
Bello: POEA operations to continue until OFW department is reorganized
Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello III ordered the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration to resume operations while the new Department of Migrant Workers was being reorganized. He said this is after some …
Duterte: Bodyguards of politicians only up to 2
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the re-implementation of the “Alunan doctrine,” which limits the number of bodyguards of politicians to prevent violence. The President asserted that when the number of …
Duterte hopes next administration better than his
With barely two months until his term ends, President Rodrigo Duterte voiced hope that the next administration would be better in “all aspects.” “When I think of my country…I hope …
Duterte orders agencies to assist OFWs
President Rodrigo Duterte told government agencies to improve services to Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs). According to the Chief Executive, they should not make it difficult for OFWs to process the …
Duterte says gov’t needs e-sabong money
President Rodrigo Duterte defended e-sabong on Thursday, claiming that the government requires the funds generated from online cockfighting. Duterte claimed he had permitted e-sabong to continue because the epidemic has …
Duterte remains neutral in endorsing presidential bet
President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that he would not support a presidential candidate in Election 2022. However, in Talk to the People on Tuesday, the president reiterated his support for his …
Duterte eyes house-to-house COVID-19 vaccination
President Rodrigo Duterte appealed for a house-to-house anti-COVID-19 vaccination program on Tuesday, particularly in rural areas, since millions of vaccine doses will expire in the coming months. Earlier, presidential adviser …
Duterte asks China Ambassador to talk about Spratly Islands
President Rodrigo Duterte informed Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian on Tuesday that the Philippines and China have no dispute and are free to negotiate their overlapping claims in the West Philippine …
Duterte asks public not to vote for KABAG party lists
President Duterte has advised Filipinos not to vote for party-list political parties he claims back communist insurgents seeking to destroy the country. Duterte stated the rebels utilized the party-list system …
Group condemns red-tagging of Duterte vs Makabayan
The Bayan Muna party list condemned President Rodrigo Duterte’s re-linking of Makabayan bloc activist lawmakers to the secret communist rebellion before the 2022 elections-something allegedly done to derail rising support …
Duterte urges public not to vote for Makabayan party-list groups
President Rodrigo Duterte urged voters not to vote for Makabayan party-list parties, which he described as “legal fronts of the Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP).” Duterte named the party-list …
Duterte meets Bongbong Marcos – Bong Go
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte met with presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. a few days before the PDP-Laban Cusi branch endorsed Marcos’ candidacy in the …
Duterte: China invasion possible if Putin starts nuclear war
If Russian President Vladimir Putin decides to deploy nuclear weapons in the Ukraine conflict, President Rodrigo Duterte has warned of a Chinese “invasion.” Duterte made the remarks amid Russia’s and …
Duterte defends e-sabong and its P640 million monthly revenue
President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Thursday that the disappearance of people involved in e-sabong should be blamed on evil men doing something illegal, not on online cockfighting organizations. Duterte defended …
Duterte hopes next president is a lawyer
President Rodrigo Duterte hopes the next president of the country is caring, good at making decisions, and has good character and hopefully a lawyer. In an interview with Pastor Apollo …
Duterte: Dilawans working with communist group to disrupt 2022 elections
On Saturday, President Rodrigo Duterte stated that “dilawans” were collaborating with two organizations, including communists, to sabotage the next national and municipal elections. Duterte said he is terrified of the …
ICT groups want Duterte to veto SIM Card Registration bill
President Rodrigo Duterte is being urged to veto the proposed SIM Card Registration law by an internet and information and communications technology (ICT) rights advocacy group. According to Democracy.Net.PH, a …
No order from Duterte yet on e-sabong suspension – Palace
Malacañang announced on Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte has not yet issued an order to stop the operation of electronic/online sabong (e-sabong). Presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles made the statement a …
Duterte has yet to endorse any presidential candidate
President Duterte stated that he still does not have a preferred candidate and is delaying his endorsement of a presidential contender to avoid having his bet lose the race. “I …
DILG boasts 73.7% ‘crime reduction’ in Duterte’s first 5 years
If the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) is to be believed, “more than half” has been deducted from the Philippine crime rate since President Rodrigo Duterte took office …