Vice presidential candidate Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Saturday night, Feb. 26 said it is not wrong to be friends with President Duterte as long as the 24-member Senate is independent. Senate President Vicente Sotto lll (left) and President Rodrigo Duterte (Photos from tempo.com.ph/...
Vice presidential candidate and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio says that Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda will remain a friend despite his endorsement of opposition standard-bearer, Vice President Leni Robredo for the presidency. Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio (Noel Pabalate/ MANILA...
President Duterte's acceptance of United States (US) President Joe Biden's invitation to join the so-called Summit for Democracy only shows that the Philippines is "A friend to all, enemy to none." (Photos from Malacañang/ Unsplash) This, according to Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential...
THE VIEW FROM RIZAL Dr. Jun Ynares For reasons unknown to non-social media habitués, Baguio had all of a sudden emerged as the unofficial “Friendship Capital of the Philippines.” We were told that Baguio City earned the title after a couple of celebrities decided to take a day trip to what is...
With Japan considered "closer than a brother," President Duterte is looking forward to the country's deepening ties between its strategic partner. President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga discuss strengthening bilateral relations during their phone conversation on May 19,...
The ‘Clown Prince of Hiphop’ is best known for his hit “Just A Friend.” Biz Markie died last Friday, July 16 at the age of 57 from complications of Type 2 Diabetes. The rapper is best known for his 1989 hit “Just A Friend.” Biz Markie will be remembered for the raw and soulful...
President Duterte is counting on China not only to stay as a friend and partner in advancing peace and development, but also a defender of what is good and just for all. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President heaped praises on China and recognized its immense power and...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV remembered fondly how the late former President Benigno S. Aquino III had a special spot for soldiers in his heart, adding that the former Chief Executive was the one who reached out to him when he was detained at Camp Crame. In a video tribute to Aquino posted...
ANGEL THOUGHTS The author with PNoy, her friend and President “You ask too many questions, Mrs. Sec!” (I was called Mrs. Sec by the family of my Lady Boss President Cory.) Or, how about his admonition that I stop nagging him with my not- so-subtle plea – “stop smoking already, please?”...
Vice President Leni Robredo is saddened by the death of former President Benigno S. Aquino III. Aquino, the country's 15th president who pursued an anti-corruption drive and sued China over its excessive claims in the West Philippine Sea, passed away Thursday, June 24. He was 61. In a post on...
The European Union has extended sympathies over the passing of former President Benigno S. Aquino III, remembering his contribution to fostering close relations between the Philippines and the regional bloc. Former President Benigno S. Aquino III meets with European Council President Herman Van...
The Philippines will seek to strengthen its ties with its “newly found old friend” Russia by exploring opportunities in the areas of vaccine, defense, space and energy cooperation as the two countries celebrate the 45th year of the establishment of diplomatic relations. President Rodrigo...
