Malacañang: “The President’s order was based on the request of the local government units and their constituents.” Here’s what Malacañang said about President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to buy “trapal” or tarpaulin sheets to help victims whose houses were destroyed by typhoon “Odette”. On Wednesday, the Palace said that the President’s order to buy “trapal” to … Read more
President Duterte called for the repeal of a law requiring damage assessment before declaring a state of calamity. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President called for the repeal of a law requiring an assessment of the damage in disaster-hit areas before declaring a state of calamity. During his “Talk to the People” public briefing aired … Read more
President Duterte proposed the use of fallen coconut trees and “trapal” for the temporary shelter of “Odette” survivors. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President proposed the use of fallen coconut trees and “trapal” or tarpaulin sheets for the temporary shelter of “Odette” survivors. The President said on Monday that he saw some survivors sleeping outdoors … Read more
Senator Bong Go said that President Duterte was still undecided on the presidential candidate to support. BONG GO — The senator said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte was still undecided on the presidential candidate to support in the 2022 elections. As of now, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that President Duterte was more … Read more
President Duterte will skip Christmas and New Year celebrations because of typhoon “Odette”. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President will be on full work mode during Christmas and New Year as he promised to continue visiting the areas ravaged by typhoon “Odette”. The President, who was currently on his second round of inspections in typhoon-stricken … Read more
President Duterte on Willie Revillame: “I asked him to run as senator before, but he refused because …” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — Here’s what the Philippine President said about Willie Revillame’s decision not to run for senator in the 2022 elections. It was last December 22 when the President spilled the beans on the reason why … Read more
President Duterte has ordered OES to release PHP 4 billion from its funds to LGUs devastated by “Odette” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has ordered the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) to release PHP 4 billion from its funds to local government units (LGUs) devastated by typhoon “Odette”. On Thursday, the office of … Read more
Senator Gordon to President Duterte: “I pray for you… because that’s the only thing I can do.” SENATOR GORDON — The chairman of the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee said that he would just pray for President Rodrigo Duterte amidst the holiday season. The senator and the President have traded barbs over the Senate blue ribbon … Read more
President Duterte has committed an additional PHP 10 billion to areas affected by “Odette”. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President has committed an additional PHP 10 billion to assist the provinces that felt the wrath of typhoon “Odette” Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles confirmed this in a statement on Tuesday after President Duterte had a better … Read more
Senator Bong Go warned the public against hoarding the supply of gasoline and food in typhoon-hit areas. BONG GO — The senator recently warned the public against hoarding the supply of gasoline and food in areas affected by typhoon “Odette”. On Monday, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go warned against hoarding the supply of food and … Read more