Don’t allow unvaccinated to go out – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed the police and barangay captains to limit the movement of citizens who do not want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 amid the rising number of …
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Hidilyn ‘forgives’ Malacañang for including her in ‘oust Duterte’ matrix
Hidilyn Diaz said she has “forgiven” Malacañang for wrongfully including her in the 2019 ‘oust Duterte’ matrix. “Yes, napatawad ko,” she said in an ANC interview on Thursday. The gold …
Duterte’s statement on ending ‘misery of commuting’ opposed
Some groups objected to Duterte’s statement in his last State of the Nation Address that his administration ended the suffering of commuting. In a statement, Commuters of the Philippines said …
Drugs, corruption still a problem – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte admitted in his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) that illegal drugs and corruption remain a problem despite government reforms. “While we were busy instituting reforms …
Duterte’s last SONA focused on fight against communism, drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) focused on various issues on Monday. Duterte reviewed the laws passed under him, such as free education, universal health care, …
Duterte will not apologize to Pacquiao – Roque
Malacañang sees no reason for President Rodrigo Duterte to apologize to Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the statement after Bacolod Rep. Monico Puentevella said that Duterte …
Duterte threatens to pour coffee on Del Rosario’s face
President Rodrigo Duterte wants to meet in person with former Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario to pour coffee on his face. Duterte did not like the report that Del …
350 fully vaccinated to attend Duterte’s SONA
About 350 fully vaccinated individuals will be physically allowed to attend President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26 at the Batasang Pambansa Complex. “As …
Elected vice president can still face charges: former UP law dean
According to the former dean of the University of the Philippines-College of Law on Monday, the incumbent vice president of the country is not immune to lawsuits. President Rodrigo Duterte …
Duterte warns gov’t will be strict to fight Delta variant
President Rodrigo Duterte warned that stricter quarantine protocols could be implemented to prevent the spread of the Delta COVID-19 variant in the country. Duterte is concerned about the spread of …
Duterte says statement on VP bid meant to ‘scare’ opposition
President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on running for vice president only meant to scare off the opposition, the president said Monday night. However, Duterte said in his public address that he …
Duterte calls Pacquiao ‘punch-drunk’ over corruption allegations
President Rodrigo Duterte, on Monday night, again criticized Senator Manny Pacquiao, calling him a “punch-drunk” after the boxing champ alleged P10 billion in government funds were lost to corruption. “I …
Duterte hits Pacquiao on alleged unpaid tax worth P2.2 billion
President Rodrigo Duterte opened Senator Manny Pacquiao’s former tax problem. But the president clarified that he has no plans to sue the senator over the matter. Duterte claimed that Pacquiao’s …
Duterte warns COVID-19 vaccines sellers
President Rodrigo Duterte warned those selling COVID-19 vaccines offered by the government. Duterte will immediately sue those caught selling it. “Again, let me reiterate to everyone: The COVID-19 vaccines given …
Duterte: ‘Consider me as a candidate for vice presidency’
“Consider me as a candidate for (the) vice presidency.” This was announced by President Rodrigo Duterte in his speech at the inauguration of the LRT2 East Extension Project on Thursday. …
Duterte tells Pacquiao to work, do not go elsewhere
President Rodrigo Duterte has another tension with Senator Manny Pacquiao, who said corruption in the current government has worsened. In Duterte’s speech at the inauguration of the LRT 2 East …
Justice for drug war victims called for in Duterte’s last year as president
In marking President Rodrigo Duterte’s last year as the country’s leader, some progressive groups have called for justice for the victims of drug war killings. In a Facebook post, BAYAN …
Duterte wants Inday Sara to run for president: Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte wanted Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte to run for president in 2022. “Sinabi niya na gusto niya i-endorso si Inday …
Zarate accuses Duterte of ‘sleeping’ on Bayanihan 3
On Tuesday, Bayan Muna party-list Representative Carlos Zarate criticized the Duterte administration for allegedly “sleeping” on the proposed Bayanihan 3. The progressive solon claimed that the government was spending $2.43 …
Duterte to possibly campaign against Pacquiao in 2022
Even if they both belong to PDP-Laban, it is possible that President Rodrigo Duterte will campaign against Sen. Manny Pacquiao in the upcoming 2022 election. Duterte said this in his …
Duterte apologizes to parents for not allowing face-to-face classes
President Rodrigo Duterte extended his apologies to parents for not allowing face-to-face classes amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “Ako naman nanghingi ng patawad sa inyong lahat sa nanay, tatay kasi delayed …
Duterte’s idea of arming civilian groups criticized
Last Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte proposed arming civilian volunteer groups to help enforce the law allegedly. “If you have this coalition, you have a list of people who are there …
Duterte open to idea of running as vice president in 2022
President Rodrigo Duterte has announced that he has not closed his mind to run for vice president in the 2022 national elections. In his public address Monday night, he said …
Duterte orders immediate housing for settlers under bridges in QC
President Rodrigo Duterte acted on what Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo reported to him regarding the assistance sought by families living only under the bridge in Barangay Holy Spirit …
Lacson reveals his expectations from Duterte’s last SONA
Senator Panfilo Lacson revealed what he expects to hear from President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA) next month. “After five years, where are we now, or …
Duterte signs 10-days of ‘national mourning’ for PNoy
President Rodrigo Duterte has already signed the “10 days of mourning” for the passing of former President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III. Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III died Thursday at the Capitol …