President Duterte allowed the private sector to import COVID-19 vaccines “at will”. On Monday, President Rodrigo Duterte ordered vaccine czar Secretary Carlito Galvez, Jr. to approve documents that would allow the private sector to import COVID-19 vaccines “at will”. In his regular Monday night address, President Duterte pointed out that many private firms were seeking … Read more
Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque lambasted those who criticized President Rodrigo Duterte over his “simple” birthday celebration. The president is in Davao City as he celebrates his 76th birthday on Sunday. His long-time aide Sen. Christopher “Bong” Go took to social media wherein he posted a snap of his birthday celebration. Duterte’s birthday celebration appeared to … Read more
Senator Go on President Duterte’s “simple” birthday meal: “Simple lunch lang naman talaga” Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go defended President Rodrigo Duterte after netizens criticized him for his “simple” birthday meal. On Sunday, President Duterte celebrated his 76th birthday at his house in Davao City. Photos provided by Senator Go showed that President Duterte was … Read more
Netizens Slammed Duterte For “Simple” Birthday Meal DUTERTE “SIMPLE” BIRTHDAY – Netizens slammed Senator Bong Go’s photo showing President Rodrigo Duterte’s “simple” birthday meal. Yesterday marked Duterte’s 76th birthday. However, unlike most Presidents, Duterte wanted a humble celebration – or so it seems? Following the upload, netizens cited another photo showing the entirety of the … Read more
President Duterte pushed for the unimpeded return of Filipinos to their residences. President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday pushed for the unimpeded return of Filipinos to their residences as he expressed concern about their safety. On Monday night, President Duterte said in a televised address that no amount of police power and lockdown could prevent any Filipino from … Read more
President Duterte to Harry Roque: “Harry, bakit ka nagka-positive?” President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night asked Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque about his health condition. Roque revealed during his press briefing that he had tested positive for COVID-19. According to him, he was asymptomatic and alone in his office. However, he clarified that his COVID-19 illness … Read more
President Duterte eyed crackdown on vaccine irregularities and “fake” swab tests. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday eyed crackdown on COVID-19 vaccine irregularities and “fake” swab tests in the Philippines. In a report on CNN Philippines, President Duterte said that he would order the military and police to arrest those behind unauthorized purchase of COVID-19 vaccines … Read more
President Duterte signed an EO expanding telecommunications companies’ access to satellite systems. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday signed an executive order (EO) expanding telecommunications companies’ access to satellite systems. In a report on CNN Philippines, President Duterte signed an executive order expanding access of telecommunications companies to satellite systems as a way of improving internet … Read more
China would donate 400,000 more COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines, according to President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said that China would donate 400,000 more COVID-19 vaccine doses to the Philippines. However, President Duterte didn’t mention which brand of COVID-19 vaccine China would donate. During the inauguration of two new school buildings in … Read more
President Duterte would personally welcome the arrival of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte would personally welcome the arrival of the expected 3.5 million AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine doses. In a report on GMA News Online, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte would personally receive the arrival of AstraZeneca COVID-19 … Read more