President Duterte ruled out a coalition with Lakas-CMD. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The incumbent Philippine President ruled out a coalition with Lakas-CMD because of this reason. In a speech to local leaders in Oriental Mindoro last November 18, but aired only on state-run channels last November 19, the President said that the reason why he … Read more
Isko Moreno said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may become a drug lord. ISKO MORENO — The presidential aspirant and incumbent Manila mayor said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may become a drug lord. On Friday, Moreno said that presidential aspirants who used illegal drugs may end up being a drug … Read more
President Duterte publicly endorsed Senator Bong Go as his presidential bet for the 2022 elections. PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The Philippine President publicly endorsed Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go as his presidential bet for the 2022 elections. The President made the pronouncement during the joint National Task Force – Regional Task Force to End Local … Read more
Chel Diokno said that he’s open to a public debate with President Duterte and other Senate bets. CHEL DIOKNO — The human rights lawyer and senatorial aspirant said that he’s open to a public debate with President Rodrigo Duterte and other fellow senatorial candidates in the 2022 elections. On Thursday, Diokno said on ANC’s “Rundown” … Read more
Lakas-CMD said that President Duterte didn’t blame the party for Sara Duterte’s decision to run for vice president. LAKAS-CMD — The Lakas – Christian Muslim Democrats said that President Rodrigo Duterte didn’t blame the party for Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte’s decision to run for vice president in the 2022 elections. On Wednesday, Lakas-CMD denied … Read more
President Duterte reportedly endorsed Bong Go – Sara Duterte tandem during a meeting with lawmakers. GO-DUTERTE — President Rodrigo Duterte reportedly endorsed the tandem of Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte for president and vice president, respectively, during a meeting with lawmakers in Malacañang last Tuesday night. On Wednesday, Diwa … Read more
KBL declared its support for President Duterte’s Senate bid. KBL – The Kilusang Bagong Lipunan announced on Tuesday that the party will support the senatorial bid of outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte. This, as Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president and House Majority Leader Representative Ferdinand Martin Romualdez said that he’s honored to nominate President Duterte for … Read more
The Cusi-led PDP-Laban will hold a meeting for the endorsement of a vice-presidential candidate in 2022 elections, according to Nograles. KARLO NOGRALES – The Cabinet secretary and acting Presidential spokesperson said on Tuesday that the Cusi faction of the ruling Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) party will hold a National Council Meeting in order … Read more
President Duterte: “Yung mask will forever remain.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE – The Philippine President said that he has approved the recommendation to lift the mandatory wearing of face shields in almost all areas in the Philippines. However, the President said that face masks will forever remain while COVID-19 was still around. President Duterte made the … Read more
President Duterte to Nograles: “Kung maaari, ikaw na lang sana ang acting na muna until we find a replacement.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE – The Philippine President named Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles as acting Presidential Spokesperson following Harry Roque’s departure from Malacañang. On Monday evening, President Duterte ordered Nograles to take over Harry Roque’s role for … Read more