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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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Joma Sison slams Duterte for leaving out peace talks in SONA

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EXILED Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP) founder Jose Maria “Joma” Sison on Tuesday slammed President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (SONA) for showing “no remorse” in not fulfilling his promises and no mention on the termination of the peace talks in 2017. “[The SONA] shows no remorse for his glaring non-fulfillment of electoral […]

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Arroyo ‘honored’ to be Speaker, vows to carry out Duterte legislative agenda 

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NEWLY installed Speaker Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo of Pampanga feels “honored” to sit as the top leader of the House of Representatives. The former president issued the statement less than 24 hours after she staged a “coup” of sorts when 184 lawmakers across party-lines wrested the Speakership from Davao del Norte Rep. Pantaleon Alvarez. “I am extremely […]

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Carpio agrees with Duterte on need to defend PH interest in West Philippine Sea

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President Rodrigo Duterte has taken a correct position on the need to defend the Philippines’ interest in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), acting Chief Justice Antonio Carpio said Monday.

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Senators give varying views on Duterte’s Sona

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Senators give varying views on Duterte’s Sona

Senators Antonio Trillanes and Win Gatchalian gave different opinions of President Rodrigo Duterte’s third State of the Nation Address (Sona), with Trillanes criticizing it and Gatchalian calling it the “most balanced” so far.

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Duterte administration detrimental to Filipinos, says leftist group

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After hearing President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (Sona), progressive group Sanlakas is convinced that the administration is detrimental for Filipinos, especially those in Mindanao and those living in poverty.

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Duterte, daughter to visit supporters after SONA

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PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte and his daughter Davao City mayor Sara will visit the rally of his supporters after delivering his State of the Nation Address (SONA), organizers claimed. Comedians Boobsie and Chocnut, who served as the hosts of the pro-Duterte rally event, announced that the Dutertes will continue delivering his agenda. Last year, Duterte visited […]

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Duterte: Fight vs drugs, corruption, criminality has ‘gotten stronger’

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Facing criticisms for his bold policies and unconventional rule, President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday remained unfazed and vowed that his commitment to fight illegal drugs, corruption, and criminality has “even gotten stronger.”

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Arroyo set to secure Speakership behind 214 votes

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FORMER president and Rep. Gloria Arroyo of Pampanga has secured 214 votes, which is enough to replace Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez of Davao del Norte as the fourth highest-ranking elected official in the country, an insider from the House of Representatives said on Monday. A source, who has been a congressional staff for more than a decade, […]

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De Lima: People’s Sona reveals country’s true state

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Detained Senator Leila de Lima said that the people presented a far more detailed report on the country’s current situation than President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (Sona).

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