Malacañang Emphasizes: Police & Military Serve the Nation, Not the Duterte Family DUTERTE – Malacañang firmly stated that the police and military must prioritize serving the Filipino people rather than the Duterte family. Malacañang has firmly rejected the Duterte family’s attempts to directly appeal to the military for intervention in their personal and political controversies. … Read more
President Duterte: “I am comfortable with the thought that I have done my best, lalo na ‘yung ipinangako ko sa military.” PRESIDENT DUTERTE — The Philippine President said that he’s happy that he’s able to deliver his campaign promise that he would end his term with a strong military despite the government’s limited income. In … Read more
A Palace official said Monday that the Philippines can seek military aid from Russia or China should it end its Visiting Forces Agreement with the US. According to Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, Duterte did say that the Philippines can go to Russia or China for military assistance “in battling these terrorists.” He added that it … Read more