Duterte thanks Noynoy Aquino for his service
President Rodrigo Duterte thanked former President Benigno Noynoy Aquino III for his service to the country. “We thank the former president for his service to service to our country,” said …
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Duterte signs 16 bills mostly about hospital capacity-building
President Rodrigo Duterte signed 16 bills at a ceremonial signing in Malacañang Thursday night. Thirteen of these are related to increasing the capacity of several hospitals, including Naguilian District Hospital …
Many shocked by Duterte’s threat to jail those refusing to be vaccinated
Many were shocked and relieved by President Rodrigo Duterte’s warning that those who do not want to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be imprisoned. This shocked many ordinary Filipinos, especially …
Duterte: Arrest those who refused vaccination
President Rodrigo Duterte threatened that those who will refuse to get vaccinated against COVID-19 would be arrested. “Don’t get me wrong, there is a crisis being faced in this country, …
Duterte admin downplayed possible ICC war on drugs probe
He said President Rodrigo Duterte downplayed the evidence gathered by former International Criminal Court (ICC) Prosecutor Fatou Bensouda regarding the war on drugs in the Philippines. According to Presidential Spokesperson …
Duterte’s statement on face shield use considered as policy: Roque
Malacañang said Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s statement on face shield use is already considered a policy. “I can confirm what Senate President [Vicente] Sotto and Senator [Joel] Villanueva said …
Duterte’s ‘war on drugs’ victims rejoiced at possible ICC probe
Some who lost their children in the war on drugs were heartened by the news that their communication with the International Criminal Court (ICC) is progressing. Normita Lopez is still …
Duterte asked Congress to prioritize proposals for tax reform
President Rodrigo hopes that Congress will give priority to bills regarding tax reform. During the ceremonial signing event in Malacañang Wednesday night, Duterte asked Congress to prioritize some of the …
Duterte will not cooperate on ICC’s drug war probe: Roque
Palace said Tuesday that President Rodrigo Duterte has no plans to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) drug war investigation until the end of his term in 2022. “This …
Duterte: Gov’t ready to answer questions on vaccine purchase fund
President Rodrigo Duterte is confident that Finance Sec Carlos Dominguez will be able to answer senators’ questions at the Senate Committee of the Whole hearing on Tuesday regarding government funds …
Duterte: Names of rights advocates possibly included in anti-drug ops records
President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated that the records of the authorities’ anti-drug operations could not be made public. He said that there is a lot of information that the public should …
Duterte says Pacquiao has ‘very shallow knowledge’ on WPS issues
President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday told Senator Manny Pacquiao to study first regarding the issues on the West Philippine Sea. “It’s about foreign policy. I would not want to degrade …
Alan Cayetano ‘not in favor’ of Pres. Duterte running for VP in Election 2022
If former Speaker and Taguig Representative Alan Peter Cayetano is to be asked, he is not in favor of President Rodrigo Duterte running for vice president in the 2022 elections. …
Duterte called for proper disposal of medical waste
President Rodrigo Duterte is concerned that he is receiving reports regarding the improper disposal of medical wastes. In his “Talk to the Nation” Monday night, the President emphasized the worldwide …
Duterte: COVID-19 patients not following health protocols may face murder complaints
President Rodrigo Duterte agreed with the proposal of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Sec. Salvador Panelo that COVID-19 patients who are not careful not to infect others can be held accountable …
Duterte eyes Sara or Bong Go as his successor: Roque
Malacañang said Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte considers Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and Senator Bong Go for his successor. However, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte is still not …
Former Cabinet member of Duterte opposes him running in 2022 elections
Several progressive groups, including a former member of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet, have argued that he should oppose the progress of Charter change (Cha-cha) and his party’s nomination of him …
Duterte running for VP a joke, says opposition
There is no violation of the Constitution if President Rodrigo Duterte runs in the 2022 national elections as vice president, which he is now considering, according to his party. According …
Duterte insists gov’t not lying on state of COVID-19 in PH
President Rodrigo Duterte insisted that the government is loyal to the Filipinos regarding the country’s true state in the midst of the pandemic. In his weekly public address Monday night, …
Duterte: Arrest negligent barangay captains
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the police to arrest the negligent barangay captains, so that mass gatherings are taking place in their area. President Rodrigo Duterte reminded that there is a …
VP spox: Roque lied about Leni wanting to have vaccine ad with Duterte
Attorney Barry Gutierrez clarified that it was not Vice President Leni Robredo who pushed for them to make an infomercial by President Rodrigo Duterte to encourage Filipinos to avail themselves …
Duterte gives warning, assurance to police
President Rodrigo Duterte issued another warning against the police. “Kaya itong mga pulis, I caution you, mag… Huwag kayong mag-abuso. Huwag kayong mag-duty kung lasing kayo kasi pag… Kayo ang …
Duterte orders to give Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to indigents
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered to vaccinate the indigent population using Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Thursday. Roque said the President’s order is compliant with the conditions set …
Duterte assures all vaccine brands are safe, effective
President Rodrigo Duterte assured the public that all vaccine brands available in the country are safe and effective, adding those who do not want to be vaccinated should not go …
Duterte ready to donate to PGH – Roque
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said Monday President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to give donations to the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), which was hit by a fire yesterday. “Doc, ang huling …
Enrile to guest in Duterte’s public address tonight
Former Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile would guest and talk about the West Philippine Sea issue during President Rodrigo Duterte’s Talk to the People on Monday night, said presidential spokesperson …