The six presidential appointees to the Philippine Red Cross may have already exceeded their term of office as members and officers of the board of the humanitarian non-government organization. Atty. Larry Gadon2 Anti-corruption advocate lawyer Larry Gadon said President Rodrigo Duterte should now...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has branded as "fake news" an online quote card bearing his face and a rather hilarious statement that traced back corruption to the time of Jesus Christ. (Screenshot from Harry Roque's Facebook) But more than that, the dubious quote card also contained a tacit...
The officials of the Philippine Red Cross (PRC) came to the defense of Senator Richard Gordon following President Duterte’s accusations against the lawmaker. Philippine Red Cross Gordon stands as the chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the humanitarian organization which has been one of...
The Philippine Red Cross (PRC) cannot be subjected to an audit by the Commission on Audit (COA) as it is a non-government organization (NGO), the PRC officials said. Philippine Red Cross The Board of Governors of the humanitarian organization made the statement after President Duterte said he wants...
The least the next administration can do in connection with President Duterte's case with the International Criminal Court (ICC) is to let a potential investigation take place in an "unhampered" manner. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Vice President Leni Robredo had this to say during an...
Vice President Leni Robredo said she was "shocked" to hear straight from President Duterte that his bases for appointing people in high posts in government were favors and friendship. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) "Na-shock nga ako na (I was shocked that) the President himself admitted na...
Don't investigate ongoing programs of government agencies. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) President Duterte sent this message to senators during his public address Thursday, Sept. 2, even as he called out the legislators for their habit of "interfering" with the executive branch's...
Commission on Audit Chairman Michael Aguinaldo on Friday, Sept. 3 said the state audit agency does not have any authority to audit the Philippine National Red Cross. Philippine Red Cross Aguinaldo made this statement in response to questions raised by Albay Rep. Edcel Lagman on the issue which was...
Over eight million people. (Photos from Unsplash) This is the accumulated online reach of the communication platforms of the Duterte administration, which has made headlines the past five years because of its social media-centric communications strategies. Presidential Communications Operations...
The House Committee on Appropriations quickly terminated on Friday, September 3, its deliberations on the P8.18-billion proposed 2022 budget of the Office of the President (OP) -- a move objected and questioned by opposition lawmakers. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) The committee was only...
Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission (PACC) Chairman Greco Belgica led the launch of the agency's flagship program dubbed "Project Kasangga: Aksyon Laban sa Korapsyon" even as the Duterte administration appeared to be on the defensive regarding issues of alleged corruption. A COVID-stricken PACC...
The Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) has named Manila 1st District Representative Manuel Luis Lopez as its candidate for mayor for the Philippines' capital in next year's election. President Duterte raises the hand of Manila 1st District Rep. Manuel Luis Lopez (right) as an...
