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
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
Vice presidential bid of Sotto is supported by FATE The Filipino Alliance for Transparency and Empowerment (FATE) group has expressed support for Senate President Vicente Sotto III’s candidacy for vice president in the 2022 elections. FATE earlier persuaded Sotto to run for vice president in the 2022 elections. As a group that promotes transparency in … Read more