President Duterte encouraged Tugade to run for senator in the 2022 elections. President Rodrigo Duterte encouraged Transportation Secretary Arthur Tugade to consider running for senator in the 2022 elections, citing his expertise and accomplishments in leading the Department of Transportation (DOTr). In his remarks, the President praised Tugade for being one of the national government’s … Read more
President Duterte pledged to give Hidilyn Diaz a fully furnished Zamboanga house and PHP 3 million. On Wednesday, President Rodrigo Duterte pledged to give Olympic Gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz PHP 3 million and a fully furnished house in her hometown of Zamboanga City for giving the Philippines pride at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics this week. … Read more
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
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
President Duterte pushed for the creation of a vaccine institute and the Philippine CDC. On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte pushed for the creation of a vaccine institute and the Philippine Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In his last State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Duterte asked Congress to swiftly pass the bills … Read more
Senate President Sotto can become a “good vice president”, according to President Duterte. On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte praised Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III during his sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA). During his public address, President Duterte lauded Sotto, whom he said can become a “good vice president”. “With due … Read more
President Duterte joked about possibly contracting COVID-19 during his last SONA On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte stayed true to his character during his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) by making a joke about possibly contracting COVID-19. Just when you thought that the sixth and final SONA of President Duterte will end without a … Read more
President Duterte to corrupt officials: “I will reach you” President Rodrigo Duterte said during his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) that he wasn’t giving up on his promise of ridding government of corrupt officials. On Monday, President Duterte said that he had a year left to go after corrupt government officials, vowing that … Read more
Only Representative Paolo Duterte will be attending SONA from President Duterte’s family. Davao City first congressional district Representative Paolo “Pulong” Duterte will be the only member of the First Family that will attend President Rodrigo Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address (SONA). Rep. Paolo Duterte confirmed his attendance at the State of the Nation … Read more
The DOH expressed hope that President Duterte will push for the creation of the Philippine CDC during his last SONA. The Department of Health (DOH) expressed hope that President Rodrigo Duterte will push for the creation of the Philippine Center for Disease Control (CDC) in his last State of the Nation Address (SONA). On Saturday, … Read more