Duterte orders efficiency in government transactions.

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 27 Feb 2020 06:00:15 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has directed all government offices to eliminate excessive regulation in their processes or else face administrative complaints. In Administrative Order (AO) 23, which took effect immediately after the President signed it on February 21, all government offices and agencies, including local government units and government-owned and controlled corporations, are ordered to hasten the […]

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Duterte condoles with Robredo on mother’s passing

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:31:44 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday conveyed his condolences to Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo, whose mother, Salvacion Santo Tomas Gerona, recently passed away. Speaking to reporters, Duterte said he would like to visit the wake of Robredo’s mother but has a lot of work to do. “If I ever have time, I just came […]

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Duterte accepts ABS- CBN apology but can’t tell SolGen off

Credit to Author: Catherine S. Valente, TMT| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 13:03:46 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has accepted the apology of television network ABS-CBN for airing a smear advertisement against him during the 2016 presidential campaign. Speaking to reporters in Malacañang on Wednesday, Duterte said he was accepting the apology of ABS-CBN, but would leave its franchise issue to Congress. “Yes…I accept the apology… Tao lang rin ako so.. […]

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Duterte names NBI officer-in-charge

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2020 07:00:30 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has appointed National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) Assistant Director Eric Distor as the agency’s new officer-in-charge (OIC), Malacañang confirmed on Wednesday. In a press conference, Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said the designation of Distor to temporarily lead the NBI was made following the retirement of its Director Dante Gierran this February. “There’s […]

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Duterte relieves Immigration officials, employees  in ‘pastillas’ bribery scheme

Credit to Author: Catherine S. Valente, TMT| Date: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 06:41:14 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte ordered the relief of all officials and employees of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) over the alleged “pastillas” bribery scheme involving Chinese workers of the Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGOs) industry, Malacañang announced on Thursday. In a press conference, Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said Duterte has received reports and found “prima facie evidence” […]

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Duterte to water firms: Give us back money, then we can talk

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 12:22:40 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he was willing to talk to the embattled water concessionaires if they would return the money to the people. Duterte made the statement on Thursday as he reiterated that the government would not pay a single centavo from the billions of pesos in refund sought by Manila Water Co. […]

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Duterte kids Bong Go on ‘fiery’ ambition to become president

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 06 Feb 2020 11:42:58 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday joked that his former top aide, now Sen. Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go, wanted to become president someday, citing his frequent presence in fires and visits to victims. Speaking before the newly-appointed government officials in Malacañang, Duterte reiterated that he would retire from politics but Go might pursue the presidency. “Do […]

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De Lima asks SC to reconsider ruling on petition for protection vs Duterte tirades

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Wed, 05 Feb 2020 12:15:40 +0000

INSISTING that her rights were violated, opposition Senator Leila de Lima has asked the Supreme Court (SC) to reconsider its resolution dismissing her habeas data petition which seeks to protect her from President Rodrigo Duterte’s continued threats and verbal attacks. In a 20-page motion for reconsideration filed on Wednesday by counsel Manuel Diokno, de Lima argued that the resolution […]

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US travel ban may affect PH economy, security, senator warns

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:28:27 +0000

SEN. Panfilo Lacson on Thursday said an indefinite travel ban to the United States imposed on all members of the Cabinet could have adverse consequences on the Philippine economy and security. The senator stressed this following President Rodrigo Duterte’s order banning Cabinet members from traveling to the US following the cancelation of the visa of […]

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Duterte signs law declaring ‘Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims’

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Thu, 30 Jan 2020 05:00:56 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte has signed into law a bill declaring a day of remembrance for road crash victims and their loved ones. Duterte signed on January 24 Republic Act (RA) 11468 or an “Act designating the third Sunday of November every year as the National Day of Remembrance for Road Crash Victims, Survivors, and their […]

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