June Abines on Duterte: “Missing the living legend” JUN ABINES – The blogger took to social media wherein he posted a lengthy statement expressing how he missed former President Rodrigo Duterte. In his post, Abines said that even if some people want him to extend his term, Duterte will not be able to return to … Read more
Here’s the opinion of a political strategist on the first day of PBBM and Duterte as president MALOU TIQUIA – A political strategist compared the first day of President Bongbong Marcos and former President Rodrigo Duterte as the chief executive. Duterte served as the country’s highest leader from 2016-2022. His post was taken over by … Read more
Lawyer Harry Roque: “Now that he (former President Duterte) is no longer president, he no longer has immunity from suit.” HARRY ROQUE — The former Presidential Spokesperson said that former President Rodrigo Duterte is ready to face charges against him but before a Philippine court. Roque said in an interview with ABS-CBN News Channel that … Read more
Former President Duterte: “I will always hold him close to my heart and cherish the moments we have shared together.” FORMER PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The former Philippine President mourned the death of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. On Friday, Former Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar extended former President Duterte’s condolences to Shinzo Abe’s bereaved … Read more
President Duterte: “Sa sambayanang Pilipino, maraming-maraming salamat sa inyo.” PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The outgoing President recently expressed gratitude to Filipinos at a thanksgiving event in his honor. Dubbed “Salamat PPRD”, the thanksgiving concert was highlighted by a drone show featuring President Duterte’s face and his fist symbol. The said concert was organized by President … Read more
Here’s the reaction of Dr. Raquel Fortun, a forensic pathologist to “Salamat PRRD” campaign DR. RAQUEL FORTUN – A popular forensic pathologist criticized the ‘Salamat PRRD’ campaign for outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte. As Duterte’s term comes to an end, “Salamat PRRD” banners and tarpaulins have spread to various places in the country. In fact, there … Read more
Malacañang: “There is no legal impediment for a former president to assume an executive position in the executive branch.” MALACAÑANG — On Friday, the Palace said that outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte faces no legal hurdle should he wish to join the Cabinet of his successor, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Acting Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Kris … Read more
Why did President Duterte tag the country as “Republic of Marites”? MARITES – President Rodrigo Duterte dubbed the Republic of the Philippines as “Republic of Marites.” Marites refer to those who love to gossip or “chismis.” In other words, it means: “Mare, ano ang latest?” During the public address of President Duterte last May 12, … Read more
Duterte was present at the 71st birthday celebration of Quiboloy RODRIGO DUTERTE – The president of the Republic of the Philippines attended the recent birthday celebration of the controversial religious leader, Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Quiboloy is a pastor of the Philippines-based Restorationist church called the Kingdom of Jesus Christ. He has made claims that he … Read more
President Duterte and Bongbong Marcos met according to Bong Go BONG GO – The incumbent senator confirmed the meeting between President Rodrigo Duterte and presidential aspirant Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Earlier, reports surfaced that the two met in Malacañang Palace. This was after a photo of them surfaced on social media. The said photo shows … Read more