Robredo says she believes Duterte knows she’s not part of ouster plots

Credit to Author: eestopace| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 11:28:02 +0000

Despite being constantly dragged into alleged destabilization plans, Vice President Leni Robredo said Friday she believes President Rodrigo Duterte knows that she is not a threat.

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JBC issues shortlist for Duterte’s 10th appointee to SC

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 10:32:46 +0000

The JBC has already come up with a list of names to replace Supreme Court Associate Justice Mariano Del Castillo, who will reach the mandatory retirement age on July 29.

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If Romualdez runs for VP in 2022, Duterte will endorse him – Palace

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 07:38:43 +0000

If Romualdez runs for VP in 2022, Duterte will endorse him – Palace

President Duterte will endorse Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez if the lawmaker decides to run for Vice President in the 2022 elections.

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De Lima says Duterte ‘normalizing’ killing as a ‘state policy’ 

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2019 03:27:59 +0000

MANILA, Philippines — For Senator Leila De Lima, President Rodrigo Duterte is normalizing killing as a “state policy

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Duterte to fire over 50 Customs execs, workers for corruption

Credit to Author: CATHERINE S. VALENTE, TMT| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:22:33 +0000

MORE than 50 officials and employees of the Bureau of Customs (BoC) will be next on President Rodrigo Duterte’s chopping block over alleged corruption, his spokesman said on Thursday, as…READ

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Duterte calls looming House coup ‘wishful thinking’

Credit to Author: racosta| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 10:47:28 +0000

President Rodrigo Duterte said this Thursday as he downplayed the claims of his son Davao City 1st District Rep. Paolo Duterte that Taguig-Pateros Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano may face a coup challenging his bid for Speaker.

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Duterte to fire 64 Customs execs, employees

Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 09:06:11 +0000

Duterte to fire 64 Customs execs, employees

As many as 64 Bureau of Customs officials and employees are on President Duterte’s chopping block over corruption allegations.

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Hints of looming House ‘coup’ not a blow to Duterte’s ‘clout’—Palace

Credit to Author: hniitsu| Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2019 06:06:06 +0000

Reports that some lawmakers are unhappy with President Rodrigo Duterte’s choice of Taguig Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano as the next House Speaker does not show the Chief Executive’s lack of authority in the lower chamber, Malacañang said Thursday.

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Recto lauds Moreno for fixing Manila without Cha-cha

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2019 15:27:16 +0000

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MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Ralph Recto on Wednesday pointed to Manila Mayor Isko Moreno as an example that Charter change (Cha-cha) would not be necessary to solve problems in the country. Recto underscored this as he praised the mayor for his efforts in addressing issues in the national capital. “Isko Moreno is […]

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