President Duterte assured Marawi residents that the government was doing its best to finish rehabilitation. President Rodrigo Duterte had assured Marawi residents that the government was doing its best to finish the rehabilitation of the Islamic city. President Duterte’s statement came as he led the commemoration of the 4th anniversary of the liberation of Marawi … Read more
“Joke po ‘yun,” says Roque about the remark of Duterte to vaccinate sleeping people COVID-19 VACCINE – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque claimed President Rodrigo Duterte was only joking when the latter said those who do not want to get a shot will be given while they are sleeping. The COVID-19 vaccination has rolled out across … Read more
President Duterte was “never exposed” to COVID-positive Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, according to PSG. PSG — The Presidential Security Group said on Monday that President Rodrigo Duterte was “never exposed” to his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, who had tested positive for COVID-19. Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander Col. Randolph Cabangbang said that … Read more
COMELEC on “special treatment” to Cusi-led PDP-Laban during the COC filing. COMELEC – The Commission on Elections pushed back on criticisms that the poll body gave preferential treatment to Cusi-led PDP-Laban when its senatorial aspirants filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) last October 8. On Friday, President Rodrigo Duterte and Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go … Read more
President Duterte can’t order an arrest of senators, according to Senator Lacson. On Thursday, Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said that President Rodrigo Duterte can’t order an arrest and jail senators or any person. Senator Lacson emphasized that only a judicial court can order an arrest of any person. In a message shared to reporters, the … Read more
President Duterte believed in freedom of speech, according to Malacañang. On Tuesday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte believed in freedom of speech and has not filed libel complaints against his critics. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement that President Duterte believed in freedom of speech and a free marketplace of ideas and … Read more
President Duterte told Senator Gordon to pay “disallowed” funds. On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte told Senator Richard Gordon to pay the government to PHP 140 million in “disallowed” funds he accrued when he’s still the chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). According to the President, the significant amount could be tapped to procure … Read more
President Duterte said that he’s “pleased” to know that the COA agreed to audit the Philippine Red Cross. President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday that he’s “pleased” to know that the Commission of Audit has agreed to audit the Philippine Red Cross. The Philippine Red Cross was chaired by Senator Richard Gordon, who has led … Read more
Malacañang offered no assurance to those who doubted President Duterte’s retirement. On Monday, Malacañang offered no assurance to those who doubted President Rodrigo Duterte’s announcement that he will retire from politics when his term ended on June 30, 2022. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque made the response to a question whether President Duterte meant his words … Read more
Will there be a Sara Duterte-Bong Go tandem in the coming election? SARA-BONG GO – President Rodrigo Duterte is still rooting for the tandem of his daughter and the senator/former aide in the 2022 elections. This, despite Inday Sara earlier filed her Certificate of Candidacy (COC) for her re-election as the mayor of Davao City. … Read more