Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte said on Friday that groups who will stage protests during the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte must secure a permit and coordinate with the Quezon City Police District (QCPD). “Alam naman po natin na merong patakaran o batas na...
The Presidential Security Group (PSG) is prepared to provide full security for President Duterte and help ensure the smooth and safe conduct of his State of the Nation Address (SONA) this Monday. Members of the Presidential Security Group secure the presidential helicopter as part of the simulation...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has released details of alternate routes that motorists may take in light of the President Duterte's upcoming sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 26. (Photo from MMDA) Despite the persisting coronavirus disease...
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar assured Filipinos that President Duterte's upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) will make an impact in their hearts and minds, saying the event will be a reflection of Duterte's brand of leadership. President Duterte (Malacañang photo) Andanar made...
The leadership of the House of Representatives has listed the proposed Philippine Virology Institute Act and four other legislative measures with President Rodrigo Duterte’s legislative agenda as among the top priorities of the chamber in its last year of regular session. House of Representatives...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) is "fully prepared" to secure the sixth and final State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Duterte next week even as various groups are expected to launch street protests, the country's top cop assured the public on Friday, July 23. Police officers who...
The local government units (LGUs) have the right to permit or reject requests for the staging of rallies in their respective jurisdictions with President Duterte delivering his last State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, July 26. (DILG logo) The Department of the Interior and Local...
A total of 221 Filipino professors, academics, and education workers from various universities here and abroad signed a unity statement to call for an end to President Duterte's “misrule.” Academics Unite for Democracy and Human Rights The unity statement of the academic sector was released on...
Department of Energy (DOE) Spokesperson Felix William Fuentebella believes that the proposed joint exploration for oil and gas between the Philippines and China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) can still "move forward". DOE Spokesperson Felix William Fuentebella (Screengrab from Facebook live)...
Malacañang said President Duterte will not be discussing his plans for the 2022 elections during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26, reiterating that the President's speech will focus on telling the people what was in store in his last year in office. President Rodrigo Duterte...
Critics of the Duterte administration are set to conduct rallies in different parts of Metro Manila on and before Monday as the President delivers his 6th and last State of the Nation Address (SONA). Various groups will hold activities, collectively called "wakaSONA" activities, starting Friday,...
The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) will be enforcing limited and 'no fly zones' at the Batasang Pambansa Complex and its immediate vicinity from July 25 to 27. (Michael Varcas/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This move is meant to ensure security and safety during the sixth and...
