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Beijing urged Southeast Asian nations on Tuesday to unite and “say no” to outside forces seeking to interfere in the South China Sea dispute, in an apparent swipe at the United States ahead of a regional summit. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made the statement in Manila where he hailed the “strong momentum” in improving ties with the Philippines, a longstanding American ally which has moved closer to China under President Rodrigo Duterte. Wang’s […]
(Eagle News) — The House Committee on Good Government and Public Accountability on Tuesday ordered the release of the so-called “Ilocos 6,” who were detained after they refused to answer questions from lawmakers on the alleged misuse of tobacco funds in Ilocos Norte. The panel ordered the release of the six officials of the Ilocos Norte government after they answered questions asked by House Majority Floor leader Rudy Farinas on the procurement of P66.45-million worth of […]
(Eagle News) — The United States said on Tuesday that it would “work” toward a resolution of the Balangiga bells issue raised by President Rodrigo Duterte in his second State of the Nation Address. “We will continue to work with our Filipino partners to find a resolution,” US Embassy Press Attache Molly Koscina said in a statement. She said the US was “aware that the bells of Balangiga have deep significance for a number of […]
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday, July 24, visited the protesters outside the Batasan complex after delivering his second State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives in Quezon City. #DuterteSONA2017
(Eagle News) – “Give us back those Balangiga bells. They are ours. They belong to the Philippines. They are part of our national heritage.” Thus did President Rodrigo Duterte make his demand to the United States government to return the Balangiga church bells taken by the US forces in 1901 as a war booty during the Philippine American war. The President referred to the historical pain attached to the Balangiga Bells which were taken by […]
“Expect a very strong military in two years,” he adds (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte said he would strengthen the military in his term of office, as he blasted human rights advocates and other agencies for “one-sidedly” investigating government security forces who are only performing their duties. “Expect a very strong military in two years,” Duterte, who spoke in a press conference after his second State of the Nation Address at the Batasan […]
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte said he is fed up with the communists’ actions, including that of their leader Jose Maria Sison, and is categorically putting an end to peace talks with them. “Yes, I am ending it,” he said in a press conference after his two-hour State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Congress and after briefly talking to leftist protesters converged outside the Batasan Road. “Ayaw ninyong makipag-usap, mas lalo na […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte only had harsh words for the Communist Party of the Philippines and its founder Jose Maria Sison on Friday, even noting that he welcomed the end of peace talks with his former professor’s group if this was what they wanted. “P***** i** mo Sison ka. Bully talaga ako. Umuwi ka na, marami nang gastos ang Norway. Sige bayad ng ospital sa iyo. You are there at their courtesy, do […]
(Eagle News) — In an unprecedented move, President Rodrigo Duterte briefly talked with protesters gathered outside the Batasan complex, where he had just delivered his State of the Nation Address. “We need to respect each other..Kung ayaw niyo, magsisigaw kayo diyan,” he said. He also referred to the incident several days ago which saw a Presidential Security Group convoy ambushed by members of the New People’s Army. The incident left one person dead and several others […]
(Eagle News) — Change the procedure, (or) I will change you. President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say to Health Secretary Paulyn Ubial, after he learnt equipment that had been purchased a year ago for the treatment of soldiers at a military hospital had not been delivered. He was referring to a state of the art Xray machine and MRI machine that he said had been bought but had not been delivered to the […]
(Eagle News) — Spend to restore the environment, or I will tax you to death. President Rodrigo Duterte had this to say to mining companies, several of which he said were responsible for the destruction of the environment. He referred to pronouncements made by former Environment Secretary Gina Lopez, and to a documentary on the destruction of communities by mining made by ABSCBN, which he said did something right “for once.” He said he was […]
(Eagle News) — Never fear. Do your duty. President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday reiterated his unwavering support for the military, who he said were the “silent heroes who risk their lives everyday.” He said as such, “in recognition of their valor,” the government was crafting a law that would provide them with comprehensive social and financial assitance “should they meet any harm.” He said the government would also provide health care assistance and education to […]
