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Duterte in ‘tip-top condition’ to lead country in next 4 years, says top aide

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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte is in “tip-top condition” to lead the country in the next four years, his top aide assured the public, amid concerns raised about the Chief Executive’s health. In a radio interview, Special Assistant to the President Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said there was nothing to worry about Duterte’s health following routine medical […]

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Duterte allies move to oust Alvarez, Arroyo next Speaker, says House leader

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ALLIES of President Rodrigo Duterte at the House of Representatives are moving to oust Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez to install former president and Rep. Gloria Arroyo of Pampanga in his place, a ranking House leader said on Monday. The source, who declined to be named ahead of the All-Majority bloc caucus this morning, revealed that political […]

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#WALANGPASOK: July 23

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CLASSES are suspended on Monday in parts of Central Luzon because of heavy monsoon rains enhanced by tropical depression “Josie”: Central Luzon Bulacan Bocaue – all levels (public and private) Malolos – all levels (public and private) Pampanga Masantol – all levels until July 27 (public and private) Zambales Olongapo City – all levels (public […]

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‘Josie’ maintains strength, rainy forecast on Duterte’s 3rd SONA–Pagasa

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TROPICAL depression “Josie” maintained its strength and would continue to enhance monsoon rains in Luzon, including Metro Manila until Monday, when President Rodrigo Duterte will deliver his third State of the Nation Address (SONA), the state-run weather bureau said. According to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), Josie was 170 kilometers (km) northeast […]

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Federalism, rice tariffication among Duterte’s legislative agenda — Palace

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BILLS on federalism, and rice tariffication were among President Rodrigo Duterte’s top legislative agenda for the third regular session of the 17th Congress, Malacañang said on Thursday. In a press conference, Palace spokesman Harry Roque said Duterte intended to present the legislative agenda of his administration before delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. […]

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Duterte to sign Bangsamoro law before SONA on Monday, says Palace

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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be historic as the Chief Executive is expected to sign the proposed Bangsamoro law before delivering his speech on Monday, Malacañang said on Thursday. Palace spokesman Harry Roque Jr. made the statement after the 28-member bicameral conference committee approved on Wednesday night the reconciled […]

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Aquino sends ‘regrets’ to Duterte SONA

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FORMER president Benigno Aquino 3rd will not attend the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of his successor, President Rodrigo Duterte, for the third straight year, the House of Representatives said on Monday. “[Former] president Aquino already sent regrets,” the House said through its Inter-Parliamentary Relations and Special Affairs Bureau. The same unit confirmed the […]

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Military belittles communist ‘threat’ in Duterte SONA

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THE military does not see any terror threat in President Rodrigo Duterte’s upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 23, its spokesman said in an interview with media on Tuesday. At the same time, Col. Noel Detoyato, AFP public affairs chief, belittled the communists, saying their “capability” during the SONA are the rallies […]

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