President Duterte pushed for the unimpeded return of Filipinos to their residences. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday pushed for the unimpeded return of Filipinos to their residences as he expressed concern about their safety. On Monday night, President Duterte said in a televised address that no amount of police power and lockdown could prevent any Filipino from … Read more
President Duterte to Harry Roque: “Harry, bakit ka nagka-positive?” President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night asked Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque about his health condition. Roque revealed during his press briefing that he had tested positive for COVID-19. According to him, he was asymptomatic and alone in his office. However, he clarified that his COVID-19 illness … Read more
President Duterte eyed crackdown on vaccine irregularities and “fake” swab tests. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday eyed crackdown on COVID-19 vaccine irregularities and “fake” swab tests in the Philippines. In a report on CNN Philippines, President Duterte said that he would order the military and police to arrest those behind unauthorized purchase of COVID-19 vaccines … Read more
President Duterte signed an EO expanding telecommunications companies’ access to satellite systems. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday signed an executive order (EO) expanding telecommunications companies’ access to satellite systems. In a report on CNN Philippines, President Duterte signed an executive order expanding access of telecommunications companies to satellite systems as a way of improving internet … Read more
China would donate 400,000 more COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said that China would donate 400,000 more COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines. However, President Duterte didn’t mention which brand of COVID-19 vaccine China would donate. During the inauguration of two new school buildings in … Read more
President Duterte would personally welcome the arrival of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte would personally welcome the arrival of the expected 3.5 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses. In a report on GMA News Online, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte would personally receive the arrival of AstraZeneca COVID-19 … Read more
President Duterte would wait for Sinopharm to secure EUA for its COVID-19 vaccine. Malacañang on Tuesday said that President Rodrigo Duterte would wait for Sinopharm to secure emergency use authorization (EUA) for its COVID-19 vaccine. In an online briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte would wait for the emergency use authorization because … Read more
President Duterte wanted VP Robredo present when he got inoculated for COVID-19. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday wanted Vice President Leni Robredo to be present in Malacañang when he got inoculated for COVID-19. In his pre-recorded weekly nation address on Monday, President Duterte again unleashed a series of tirades against Vice President Robredo for encouraging … Read more
President Duterte was waiting for another Chinese COVID-19 vaccine brand as per his doctor’s advice. President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday said in a press briefing that he’s waiting for another Chinese COVID-19 vaccine brand as per his doctor’s advice. This, even though the Philippines received 600,000 Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine doses donated by the Chinese government. … Read more
President Duterte would personally witness the arrival of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday. President Rodrigo Duterte would personally witness the arrival of China’s Sinovac COVID-19 vaccines on Sunday, February 28, 2021. This was confirmed by Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque and Senator Christopher “Bong” Go. In a report on Inquirer, Roque on Friday told INQUIRER.net … Read more