‘Duterte has no cancer’
Palace considering live press briefing to dispel health rumors Malacañang on Thursday, August 27, said it is considering the possibility of holding a live press briefing with President Rodrigo Duterte…
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Duterte: No ‘magic bullet’ to solve PH’s COVID-19 problems
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, August 25, said there is no “magic bullet” to solve the country’s problems related to the novel coronavirus pandemic. “This is an update again,…
Metro Manila, nearby areas put under stricter MECQ following health workers request for ‘time out’
RESPONDING to the ardent plea from healthcare workers, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has relegated the country’s capital and its nearby provinces under a modified enhanced community quarantine (MECQ) beginning August…
Duterte delivers 5th SONA amid pandemic
DESPITE the enforced nationwide lockdown to prevent the further spread of the coronavirus, Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte delivered his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 27….
US lawmakers raise concerns, urge Duterte administration to repeal anti-terror legislation
Members of Congress fear its ambiguity will be used against lawful protesters As the controversial anti-terror law in the Philippines continues to get international attention, 50 members of the United…
PH Supreme Court asks Palace to answer legal challenges vs anti-terror law
THE Philippine Supreme Court has ordered Malacañang to comment on the four petitions challenging the constitutionality of the anti-terrorism law recently signed by President Rodrigo Duterte. “The four petitions are…
Palace: House lawmakers can vote on ABS-CBN’s fate based on ‘conscience’
PHILIPPINE House lawmakers can vote on ABS-CBN’s new legislative franchise based on their “conscience,” Malacañang said on Tuesday, July 7. This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated his “neutral” stance…
Duterte signs controversial anti-terrorism bill into law
By Ritchel Mendiola and Rae Ann Varona / AJPress PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has signed the controversial anti-terrorism bill into law on Friday, July 3, despite local and international concerns…
US report: Philippines remains a destination for foreign terrorists
THE Philippines remains a top destination for foreign terrorists despite the government’s continued efforts to enforce measures against security threats, a recent U.S. State Department study found. In its Country…
Anti-terror bill sent to Palace for Duterte’s signature
A copy of the controversial anti-terrorism bill has been sent to Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte, Malacañang confirmed on Tuesday, June 9. Earlier that day, Senate President Vicente Sotto III said…
UN report finds ‘near impunity’ for PH’s war on drugs
HUMAN rights abuses in the Philippines have reportedly worsened due to President Rodrigo Duterte’s war against illegal drugs, killing tens of thousands of Filipinos in the process, a new report…
Anti-terror bill to undergo Duterte review before being signed into law
Despite growing criticism over the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020, President Rodrigo Duterte will run a “final review” before signing it into law to ensure that it complies with the…
Palace: Duterte’s decision unchanged, VFA termination only suspended
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has not changed his decision to terminate the country’s Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States, despite the suspension this week. “Ang nangyari lang po,…
Duterte places Metro Manila under GCQ starting June 1
Metro Manila will be shifting to a more relaxed general community quarantine on June 1, according to a recent announcement from President Rodrigo Duterte. “You know, the NCR (National Capital…
Duterte calls for more OFWs to be returned home
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered government agencies to bring some 24,000 repatriated overseas Filipino workers back to their home provinces by the end of the week. According to Presidential…
Palace releases new ECQ guidelines for Metro Manila, other areas
MALACAÑANG on Wednesday, May 13 released new guidelines for areas under a modified enhanced community quarantine. This comes after President Rodrigo Duterte the day before announced that Metro Manila, Laguna…
Palace: Duterte will not veto ABS-CBN franchise bill
PHILIPPINE President Rodrigo Duterte will not reject ABS-CBN’s bid for a franchise renewal if the majority of lawmakers find valid ground to allow the country’s largest television network to operate…
Duterte offers P20M reward to any Filipino who develops respirator for COVID-19 patients
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is willing to give a P20 million reward to any Filipino who can develop a durable respirator that will be used to help patients who contracted the…
Palace: Duterte not using virus to declare martial law
Malacañang denied rumors that President Rodrigo Duterte is taking advantage of the coronavirus pandemic to declare martial law in the Philippines. “Nakakatawa po ‘yan kasi hindi naman lang naman sa…
Enhanced community quarantine extended in Metro Manila, ‘high risk’ areas until May 15
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the enhanced community quarantine in Metro Manila, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and other “high risk” areas in Luzon until May 15, following the recommendations of…
US to provide $5.3-M to PH’s fight vs coronavirus
THE United States government is slated to provide an additional $5.3-million (P269-million) in health assistance to the Philippines as it continues to grapple with the spread of the novel coronavirus….
Trump offers additional assistance to PH’s fight vs COVID-19 pandemic
United States President Donald Trump has offered more aid to the Philippines as it continues to grapple with the spread of the novel coronavirus, the U.S. Embassy in Manila said…
No recommendations of ‘total lockdown’ in Luzon – Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte is weighing whether to “maintain, relax or lift” the enhanced community quarantine in Luzon following his meeting with health officials, Malacañang said on Tuesday, April 21. At…
Duterte, Trump discuss COVID-19 response
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte received a phone call from United States President Donald Trump on Sunday night, Malacañang revealed on Monday, April 20. “The call came in at 10:10 in…
NEDA chief: Another quarantine extension ‘difficult’ to sustain
THE National Economic and Development Authority Secretary on Thursday, April 16, said that sustaining another extension for the enhanced community quarantine enforced in Luzon will be difficult. President Rodrigo Duterte…
Duterte appeals to health workers to stay in PH
MEDICAL workers are urged to stay in the Philippines as the country continues to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday, April 13. The…
ASEAN urged to collaborate amid COVID-19 crisis
PHILIPPINES President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday, April 14, called for the cooperation of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in light of the novel coronavirus pandemic that has killed…
Duterte approves release of P51-B aid for middle-class workers
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the release of a P50.8-billion wage subsidy for middle-income workers affected by the enhanced community quarantine enforced in Luzon, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said…
Duterte eyes selling gov’t assets if COVID-19 funds not enough
President Rodrigo Duterte said he would consider selling government assets as a “ast resort” to generate funds to help address the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak in the country. “What is…
PH gov’t extends Luzon-wide community quarantine to April 30
The enhanced community quarantine in Luzon will be extended until April 30 to further contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country, a cabinet official said on…