Malacañang should just keep mum about the debate that has been canceled between President Duterte and former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Saturday, May 8. Senator Panfilo 'Ping' Lacson (Senate of the Philippines) The senator gave the unsolicited...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa on Saturday, May 8, defended President Duterte after the latter backed out from his challenge to debate with former Supreme Court (SC) Justice Antonio Carpio on issues about the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Senator Ronald 'Bato' dela Rosa speaks in the Senate on June,...
The government has firmed up contingency plans to secure more medical oxygen supplies as well as Remdevisir to help with the treatment of coronavirus patients in the country. President Duterte holds a meeting with IATF members before delivering his public address on May 5, 2021 (Malacañang)...
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) Hospital will be held responsible if President Duterte experiences adverse effects from Sinopharm coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccine, the Department of Health (DOH) said. The PSG Hospital was granted a compassionate special permit (CSP) by the Food and Drug...
A debate between President Duterte and retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio on the West Philippine Sea might still push through when the former steps down from office next year. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque has raised the possibility...
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque will not back down from a debate on the issues related to the West Philippine Sea even if he faces two rivals. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) Roque said he was prepared to debate not only with former Supreme Court Justice Antonio...
Talent manager and funnyman Ogie Diaz thought it amusing to be mentioned in the controversial "debate challenge" of President Duterte and retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Antonio Carpio. Apparently, some thought it only fitting for Diaz to represent Carpio in the challenge with Duterte...
President Duterte became a trending topic on social media anew after withdrawing from his debate with Retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio on the West Philippine Issue. President Duterte (Malacañang Photo) The hashtag #DuterteDuwag (Duterte is a coward) trended on Twitter...
With barely a year left into the Duterte Administration, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. is demanding an explanation as to who ordered the Philippine Navy ship to withdraw from the Scarborough Shoal (Panatag Shoal) standoff with Chinese vessels in the summer of 2012. Foreign Affairs...
President Duterte will no longer engage in a debate with former Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio on issues related to the West Philippine Sea upon the advice of his Cabinet. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Manila Bulletin) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque gave three reasons for the...
The government is confident that a coronavirus vaccine developed by China's Sinopharm will soon secure approval for its emergency use in the country. A health worker administers a vaccine shot on a person at a vaccination center in Makati City on May 6, 2021 (Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin) According...
Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) secretary general Renato Reyes Jr. scored President Duterte for claiming that he never promised to take back the West Philippine Sea when he ran during the 2016 presidential poll. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN) “What is the weight and value of the President’s...