President Duterte is expected to lead the Labor Day celebration in Pampanga. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President is expected to lead the 120th Labor Day celebration in Pampanga, highlighted by the opening of the Philippines’ first Overseas Filipino Worker (OFW) Hospital in the City of San Fernando. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) … Read more
Bongbong Marcos responded to President Duterte’s “weak leader” tag. BONGBONG MARCOS — The presidential candidate recently responded to President Rodrigo Duterte’s “weak leader” tag. Bongbong was the guest during the April 26 episode of CNN Philippines’ “The Presidential Candidates: In Private” interview series. It didn’t take Ruth Cabal long for her to hurl one of … Read more
President Duterte urged PSG Bar passers to practice law. PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The President has encouraged members of the Presidential Security Group (PSG) who passed the 2020-2021 Bar exam to practice law, whether in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) or in private. PSG spokesperson Major Zeerah Blanche Lucrecia said in a statement that … Read more
President Duterte: “Kung maski last mo lang siya i-shade, si Inday Sara.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President hopes that the public will consider voting for her daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, who is running for vice president in the 2022 elections. Less than 3 weeks before the 2022 elections, the President hopes that … Read more
President Duterte: “Maglista kayo ng mga kandidato na gusto ninyo.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The President urged the public to prepare a list of preferred candidates on election day. The President on Tuesday urged the public to consider preparing a list of their preferred candidates on Election Day, saying that it would be tricky to … Read more
President Duterte: “I leave it, I said, to the next administration na alam ko mas makaya pa nila kaysa akin.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The President hopes the next administration will do better in addressing climate change since the country is one of the most affected by this phenomenon. The President, whose term ends in a … Read more
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