President Duterte Allows Digital Payments For Government Disbursements, Collections

President Duterte

President Duterte allows digital payments for government disbursements and collections. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — On Monday, the President allowed the adoption of digital payments for government disbursements and collections. This developed after the President issued Executive Order 170 which covers all departments, agencies, and instrumentalities of the government — including state universities and colleges, local … Read more

Bong Go Says President Duterte To Ensure Smooth Transition Of Power

Senator Bong Go

Senator Bong Go: “Naghanda na ang Pangulo at ang kanyang transition team para sa maayos at sistematikong pagsasalin ng tungkulin.” BONG GO — The senator has reassured the Filipino people that the current administration would guide the Philippines’ next leaders toward a seamless transition of power. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said that President Rodrigo … Read more

Pastor Apollo Quiboloy in Favor of Shutting Down the University of the Philippines (UP)

Quiboloy and UP

Amid rallies of UP students and academic walkout calls, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy is in favor of closing the state university PASTOR APOLLO QUIBOLOY – The controversial religious leader is in favor of shutting down the University of the Philippines (UP). Quiboloy is a pastor of the Philippines-based Restorationist church called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. … Read more

Malacañang: “Good Economy” To Be Passed On To President Duterte’s Successor

Martin Andanar

“Good economy” will be passed on to President Duterte’s successor, according to Malacañang. MALACAÑANG — Following reports of the country’s growing foreign direct investment (FDI) and gross domestic product (GDP), the Palace is confident that President Rodrigo Duterte will be turning over a good economy to his successor. Communications Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin … Read more

GCash and Maya Brush Off Impact Of Online Sabong’s End

GCash and Maya

President Duterte’s order to stop the operations of ‘online sabong’ will have no significant impact on the financials of GCash and Maya. GCASH and MAYA — President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to stop the operations of ‘online sabong’ will have no significant impact on the financials of major digital wallets. On Friday, GCash President and CEO … Read more

President Duterte on Bongbong Marcos: “Simple living lang siya”

President Duterte and Bongbong Marcos

President Duterte on Bongbong Marcos: “Alam mo noong kampanya sa senador, nakikisakay lang ‘yan siya sa akin.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The Philippine President claimed that presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr had no money and lived simply. This, after calling the former senator “a weak leader” and “a spoiled child”. The President a few … Read more

President Duterte Admits He Once Threatened Harry Roque Over EJK Comments

President Duterte and Harry Roque

President Duterte on Harry Roque: “At once upon a time he was a critic sa akin sa extrajudicial killing…” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President recently admitted that he once threatened senatorial candidate Harry Roque over EJK comments. The President endorsed Roque and other senatorial candidates for the 2022 elections as he delivered his speech … Read more

President Duterte OKs End To E-Sabong Operations

President Duterte

President Duterte: “The recommendation of Secretary Año is to do away with e-sabong…” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President said that he will order an end to “e-sabong” or online cockfighting operations in the country following the recommendation of Interior Secretary Eduardo Año, citing its social cost to the Filipino people. In his “Talk to … Read more

President Duterte: “Thank you for making me President”

President Duterte

President Duterte: “Salamat for making me President.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The President turned sentimental as he closed the groundbreaking ceremony for a public hospital in Pampanga on Sunday night, May 1, 2022. Speaking before a crowd of mostly government officials and employees, the President thanked everyone who has helped him “realize the dreams we have … Read more