Senator Gatchalian: “Ito ang isa sa mga una kong ihahain ‘pag tayo ay nakabalik sa Senado. Pero …” SENATOR SHERWIN GATCHALIAN — The senator has vowed to refile the proposed bill seeking the mandatory registration of all SIM (subscriber identity module) cards if he wins in the 2022 elections. The senator, who was the author … Read more
President Duterte: “So kamong naigo ug napinsala, nawad-a’g balay, matagaan gyud mo. Pero it would be a long, long process.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President vowed that the government will continue providing food and shelter to those affected by Tropical Depression “Agaton”. The President made this pronouncement during his visit to Leyte last April … Read more
Senator Drilon: “By vetoing this bill, the President lets trolls thrive, spread lies and hate, and fuel discord and division.” SENATOR FRANKLIN DRILON — On Saturday, the senator hits back at critics of the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. The senator “congratulated” troll farm operators, fake news spreaders, and online bullies for President Rodrigo Duterte’s … Read more
The social media registration is a “last-minute insertion” by Senate Minority Leader Drilon, according to a House panel chair. HOUSE PANEL CHAIR — Deputy Speaker Wes Gatchalian said that the provision on social media registration cited by President Rodrigo Duterte in vetoing the proposed SIM Card Registration Act was a “last-minute insertion” by Senate Minority … Read more
President Duterte has vetoed the proposed SIM Card Registration Act. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President has vetoed the proposed bill seeking the mandatory registration of all SIM cards and social media accounts. On Friday, Presidential Communications Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar said in a statement that the President believes the proposed SIM … Read more
President Duterte: “Kagaya ng anak ko, yung babae, si Inday. Noon ayaw, ngayon kandidato na ng vice president.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President shared that his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, didn’t want to run for mayor at first but is now running for vice president in the 2022 elections. The President said … Read more
President Duterte: “Yung mask will stay. There is no way that it will go away. Hanggang katapusan.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President said on Monday that the mandatory wearing of face masks will not be lifted in the country until the end of his term. In his “Talk to the People” public address aired … Read more
President Duterte: “If you (Senator Gordon) want to engage me in a debate in public, okay, I will.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President said on Monday that he’s willing to face Senator Richard Gordon in a public debate if the senator would challenge him. In his “Talk to the People” public address aired on … Read more
President Duterte: “Yes, I agree that ABS-CBN has wonderful shows, but the problem is they are not paying their taxes.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President maintained that ABS-CBN still has unsettled taxes with the government worth billions of pesos despite the Bureau of Internal Revenue’s (BIR) findings that it has paid its taxes regularly. … Read more
Senator Bong Go: “During his presidency, talagang piniga siya. Ibig sabihin, mentally, physically and health-wise, talagang piniga.” SENATOR BONG GO — President Rodrigo Duterte’s longtime aide said that ruling the nation has left the President “drained”. In an ambush interview after the opening of the Center for Thoracic and Critical Care Medicine at CSMC (Cardinal … Read more