Acting Cabinet Secretary Melvin Matibag: “It’s the last Cabinet meeting of the Duterte administration …” DUTERTE — On Monday night, President Rodrigo Duterte held his last meeting with former and current Cabinet members in Malacañan. The President on Monday night expressed his gratitude to all his former and current Cabinet members for helping him run … Read more
Senator Bong Go: “Nagsisimula na siyang (President Duterte) magligpit ng mga gamit pauwi sa kanilang tahanan sa Davao City.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The outgoing President has started to make arrangements for his retirement in Davao City once he finishes his term at the end of June, according to one of his closest allies. Senator Christopher … Read more
Malacañang: “There is no legal impediment for a former president to assume an executive position in the executive branch.” MALACAÑANG — On Friday, the Palace said that outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte faces no legal hurdle should he wish to join the Cabinet of his successor, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Acting Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Kris … Read more
President Duterte to become drug czar under BBM’s admin? BONGBONG MARCOS – The President-elect is open to the possibility of President Rodrigo Duterte becoming the drug czar. In an interview, Marcos Jr. recounted his conversation with Duterte, the father of his running mate Vice President-elect Sara Duterte. “One thing that he was assertive about is … Read more
President Duterte condoled with Senator Grace Poe at her mother’s wake. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — On Wednesday night, the outgoing President visited the wake of the late Queen of Philippine Movies, veteran actress Susan Roces. The President went to Heritage Park with Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and was welcomed by Susan Roces’ daughter, Senator … Read more
President Duterte: “I hope that the next administration would at least explore now the possibility of itong nuclear…” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President urged the incoming administration to look into the use of nuclear energy as the country’s possible energy source amidst the continuing rise in fuel prices because of the ongoing conflict between … Read more
Raffy Tulfo: “We ask President Rodrigo Roa Duterte to declare a national day of mourning on the day of her burial.” RAFFY TULFO — The broadcaster and senator-elect urged President Rodrigo Duterte to honor the passing of veteran actress Susan Roces by declaring her burial day as a “national day of mourning”. He also recommended … Read more
President Duterte: “I would like to express my gratitude sa inyo at maraming salamat po.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The outgoing President expressed his gratitude to those who believed in him and brought him to the presidency as he counts his last days as the country’s Chief Executive. Before the speech, the President indicated he’s … Read more
President Duterte has signed into law a measure imposing heavy penalties against investment fraud. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President has signed into law a measure penalizing individuals found guilty of investment fraud with as much as PHP 10 million fine or significant years of jail time or both. The new penalties are provided under … Read more
BSP: “Digital collection of payments will expedite transactions, generate savings for the government and the public, and reduce the risk of graft and corruption.” BSP — Here’s what the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas said after President Rodrigo Duterte issued an executive order allowing the adoption of digital payments for government collections and disbursements. On Tuesday, … Read more