Sedition raps: Solons, bishop hit ‘stupid’ PNP

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 22:15:50 +0000

Sedition raps: Solons, bishop hit ‘stupid’ PNP

Opposition leaders and even a former Philippine National Police chief on Friday criticized the PNP-Criminal Investigation Division (CIDG) for filing sedition and other criminal complaints against Vice President Leni Robredo and dozens of other critics of President Duterte based on allegations by what they called a discredited witness.

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‘Drug war helped Duterte suppress opposition’

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 22:10:07 +0000

‘Drug war helped Du30 suppress opposition’

The war on drugs will likely remain the centerpiece program of the Duterte presidency in its last three years, notwithstanding the international notoriety it has earned for the 74-year-old leader, according to human rights advocates.

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‘Incomparable feats,’ Palace says of Duterte’s first 3 years

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:50:55 +0000

Days before the State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, Malacanang assured Filipinos anew that the “best is still to come” as it underscored the Duterte administration’s achievements in the past year.

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4Ps under Duterte still needs to evolve from ‘mere dole’

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 21:45:40 +0000

4Ps under Duterte still needs to evolve from ‘mere dole’

Thanks to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), Yolanda Mendoza, finally had enough pocket money to treat herself and her family to a few burgers. She stepped into a fast-food joint as a paying customer for the first time—at age 40.

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LP solons vow support to Robredo amid sedition case 

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 14:22:39 +0000

LP solons vow support to Robredo amid sedition case 

LP lawmakers at the House of Representatives have vowed to support Vice President Robredo after the PNP-CIDG filed a sedition case against her.

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Public wants Duterte to talk about  jobs, China in his Sona — Pulse Asia

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 19 Jul 2019 01:35:08 +0000

Public wants Duterte to talk about  jobs, China in his Sona -- Pulse Asia

MANILA, Philippines — Workers’ salaries, prices of basic commodities, and employment have topped the list of issues the public would

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23M Filipinos still ‘poor’; gov’t claims substantial gains

Credit to Author: clopez| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 21:34:56 +0000

Midway through the Duterte administration, poverty incidence is on a decline, household incomes are rising, and unemployment continues to ease

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Classes in QC suspended on July 22 for Duterte’s Sona

Credit to Author: jespinosa| Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2019 00:03:34 +0000

Classes in all levels in Quezon City are suspended on Monday, July 22, “to give way” for President Rodrigo Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (Sona).

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