Duterte as drug czar? Roque reacts HARRY ROQUE – The former presidential spokesman expressed doubt that former President Rodrigo Duterte would accept the position of drug czar if offered to him by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Roque stated that although President Marcos Jr. and former President Duterte share the goal of eradicating the illegal drug … Read more
Sen. Risa Hontiveros warned the Marcos administration against overborrowing RISA HONTIVEROS – The senator warned the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. against overborrowing. “Wag sanang tularan ni President Marcos si ex-President Duterte na nagpumilit umutang sa China kahit hindi naman kailangan. Kaya, President Marcos, hinay-hinay lang sa pera ng bayan,” she said. In the … Read more
Former President Rodrigo Duterte: “We are not going to quarrel with him” FORMER PRESIDENT RODRIGO DUTERTE — The former President said that his party, Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), is not organizing a strong party against President Bongbong Marcos. The Duterte led faction has elected Palawan 2nd District representative Jose Alvarez as … Read more
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