President Duterte appointed Karl Kendrick Chua as the new NEDA chief. Malacañang on Thursday announced that President Rodrigo Duterte appointed Karl Kendrick Chua as the new secretary of the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA). In a statement, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque Jr. said that the Palace confirmed President Duterte’s appointment of Chua as the … Read more
President Duterte had ordered the conduct of a clinical trial of Ivermectin in the Philippines, according to Domingo. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Director-General Eric Domingo on Tuesday said that President Rodrigo Duterte had ordered the conduct of a clinical trial of Ivermectin in the Philippines amidst the coronavirus pandemic. When asked on the need … Read more
President Duterte was contented with the COVID-19 vaccination program in the Philippines. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said that he’s contented with the COVID-19 vaccination program in the Philippines. In his pre-recorded public address, President Duterte said that he’s happy with the country’s ranking in terms of vaccination. “Maganda ang record natin despite unfounded criticisms. … Read more
The Duterte administration launched a “legacy” roadshow ahead of President Duterte’s final SONA. Ahead of President Rodrigo Duterte’s final State of the Nation Address (SONA), the Duterte administration recently launched a “legacy” roadshow. With just over a year left in office, the Duterte administration was embarking on a “legacy” roadshow in order to highlight its … Read more
President Duterte: “Government is busy doing everything” President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday told Filipinos that the national government was giving its best in the pandemic response. During his Talk to the People in Malacañang, President Duterte expected the coronavirus pandemic to drag on much longer as he once again blamed the global supply shortage for … Read more
President Duterte approved the request of DTI to help potential local vaccine manufacturers. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday approved the request of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) to help potential local vaccine manufacturers in the Philippines. During his Talk to the People in Malacañang, President Duterte encouraged officials to heed the request of … Read more
President Duterte mourned the death of PLLO Secretary Adelino Sitoy President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday mourned the death of Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) Secretary Adelino “Addy” Sitoy. President Duterte called for a minute of silence to pay respect over the death of Secretary Sitoy during his Talk to the People in Malacañang. Secretary Sitoy’s … Read more
President Duterte was set to discuss what transpired during his meeting with Russian President Putin Malacañang on Thursday said that President Rodrigo Duterte was set to discuss what transpired during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said during his regular press briefing that President Duterte will address the nation … Read more
Philippine President Duterte talked with Russian President Putin via teleconference. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday talked with Russian President Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin via teleconference. In a statement, President Duterte had an open and productive telesummit with President Putin on Tuesday evening. President Duterte and President Putin reaffirmed their shared commitment in order to further … Read more
President Duterte on his slot for COVID-19 vaccine shot: “Kung sino gusto sa slot ko, ibigay ko.” On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte volunteered to give his slot for a COVID-19 vaccine shot to those who “can live productively.” During his weekly public address, the President said that his age was one of the reasons why … Read more