President Duterte Orders Retraction Of VFA Termination — Lorenzana

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President Duterte ordered the retraction of VFA termination, according to Lorenzana. On Friday, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the retraction of the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). In a press conference with visiting US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III, Lorenzana said that President Duterte decided to recall or … Read more

President Duterte and US Defense Secretary Austin Agree To Boost Alliance vs Pandemic, Illegal Drugs

President Rodrigo Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin

President Duterte and US Defense Secretary Austin agreed to boost their alliance against coronavirus pandemic and illegal drugs. On Thursday, President Rodrigo Duterte and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin have agreed on the two countries strengthening their alliance, particularly in addressing the coronavirus pandemic and curbing illegal drugs. Malacañang said in a statement that President … Read more

President Duterte Congratulates Hidilyn Diaz In Virtual Courtesy Call

Duterte Diaz

President Duterte congratulated Hidilyn Diaz in a virtual courtesy call. On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Duterte congratulated Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz in a virtual courtesy call. Philippine Air Force Staff Sergeant Diaz wore her military uniform during the virtual courtesy call, which started with her saluting her Commander-in-Chief. President Duterte told Diaz that the nation … Read more

Hidilyn Diaz To Receive Gold Medal of Valor Award From PSC

Hidilyn Diaz

Hidilyn Diaz to receive a gold Medal of Valor award from PSC Olympic gold medalist and Filipina weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz was set to receive a gold Medal of Valor award from the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC). In a statement, the Philippine Sports Commission said that it will be awarding Diaz a gold Medal of Valor … Read more

President Duterte In Good Health Despite Unstable Walk At SONA — Palace

President Rodrigo Duterte

President Duterte was in good health despite his unstable walk at SONA. On Tuesday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte was in good health despite his unstable walk at his last State of the Nation Address (SONA). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque insisted that President Rodrigo Duterte wasn’t suffering from any major ailment after his unstable … Read more