President Duterte to DPWH Secretary Villar: “Manghinayang ako pag tumakbo ka ng senador at manalo ka naman” On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte seemed to be on the edge about fielding Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Mark Villar as a senatorial candidate in the 2022 elections, saying that the Executive Department will lose … Read more
Philippine President Duterte thanked US President Biden for donating COVID-19 vaccines to the country. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte thanked United States President Joe Biden for donating COVID-19 vaccines to the country. President Duterte, in a rare instance, was friendly to the United States and asked the global superpower not to forget the Philippines. This came … Read more
President Duterte asked US State Department to “be careful of what you’re planning”. On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte asked the US State Department to be careful after some senators in the United States encouraged the Biden administration to address the alleged human rights violations in the Philippines. President Duterte was discussing the gains of his … Read more
US-donated vaccines possibly factored in keeping the VFA intact, according to Palace. US-DONATED VACCINES — Malacañang on Monday said that President Rodrigo Duterte likely considered the United States’ generous COVID-19 vaccine donation in deciding to keep the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the Philippines’ longtime ally. According to Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, President Duterte considered … Read more
President Duterte will personally welcome the arrival of US-donated COVID-19 vaccines On August 3, according to Año. On Monday, Interior Secretary Eduardo Año confirmed that President Rodrigo Duterte will personally welcome the arrival of US-donated COVID-19 vaccines on August 3. Año told CNN Philippines’ The Source that President Duterte will personally welcome the arrival of … Read more
The US had addressed “with good faith” issues arising from the security relationship between the US and the Philippines, according to Locsin. On Friday, DFA Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr handed over the diplomatic note recalling the termination of the VFA (Visiting Forces Agreement) to US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin III after the United States had … Read more
Senators welcomed President Duterte’s decision to retract VFA termination. On Friday, some senators welcomed President Rodrigo Duterte’s decision to retract the termination of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States. In a text message to reporters, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said that the President’s decision to retract the termination of the VFA … Read more
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
The Chinese government will ensure stable COVID-19 vaccine supply in the Philippines. On Thursday, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian said that the Chinese government will ensure stable COVID-19 vaccine supply of the Philippines. In a statement, Ambassador Huang said that the Chinese government will donate more COVID-19 vaccines as the Philippines faced an … Read more
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