The Philippine National Police (PNP) is not covered by the decision of the Court Appeals to remove Leyte Rep. Vicente Veloso III from the list of the alleged politicians involved in illegal drugs activities in the country. In a statement issued on Thursday, June 10, the PNP stated that Veloso has...
Presidential daughter and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will carry the “baggage” left by her father, President Duterte, if she decides to run as president in 2022, former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV said on Monday, June 7. Former senator Antonio Triilanes IV and Davao City Mayor Sara...
Malacañang said President Duterte was right when he claimed that the dreaded traffic gridlock in EDSA has been solved, saying his statement was based on a business decision. President Duterte and the EDSA traffic (Malacañang photo and Manila Bulletin photo) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque...
Malacañang stood firm with President Duterte's remarks that he does not want to run for Vice President in next year's polls but pointed out that the Chief Executive did not say he will not run. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement...
Despite coronavirus restrictions, President Duterte is set to physically attend the 123rd Independence Day rites on Saturday, his second since he assumed office in 2016. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In his press briefing on Thursday, June 10, Presidential Spokesman Harry...
The country may retain the visiting forces agreement (VFA) with the United States if Washington can give a "satisfactory" explanation about the events related to the Panatag Shoal standoff in 2012. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacanang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque,...
President Duterte is willing to look into the proposed amendments to the country's baselines law that supposedly aim to strengthen the nation's claim to the West Philippine Sea. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President ordered complete staff work on the proposed reforms on...
Chinese President Xi Jinping has sent President Duterte a congratulatory message on the occasion of the 46th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of the Philippines and the 123rd anniversary of Philippine Independence....
President Duterte has assured the family of slain football player Keith Absalon and his cousin that those responsible for the death of the victims will be brought to justice. Keith Absalon (Photo from Malaya FC) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after the Communist Party of the...
A group of President Duterte's supporters has promised to continue to rally behind him as well as his presidential contender in the 2022 national elections. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) After the President appeared reluctant to run for vice president and has yet to see...
The National Soil Health Program (NSHP), which intends to rejuvenate the country’s degraded and “sick” soil, has received the green light from President Duterte, the Department of Agriculture (DA) bared Wednesday, June 9. (Photo courtesy of DA) The NSHP will be implemented by the DA through...
President Duterte has pushed for a "win-win cooperation" to advance the robust partnership between the Philippines and China towards peace and prosperity. President Rodrigo Duterte exchanges a fist bump with Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian during the ceremonial turnover of...