Panelo on Duterte’s health: He’s OK, still cursing

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:43:23 +0000

Panelo on Duterte’s health: He’s OK, still cursing

“He is very much okay. He is still cursing,” presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in jest Tuesday after being asked about the President Rodrigo Duterte’s health in an interview with CNN Philippines.

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Luisita massacre could’ve been avoided – Duterte

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 14:11:22 +0000

Luisita massacre could’ve been avoided – Duterte

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said the infamous Hacienda Luisita massacre could have been avoided if only former President Corazon Aquino included the plantation owned by her family in the government’s land reform program.

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Duterte rules out martial in Negros for now- Palace

Credit to Author: The Manila Times| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:31:07 +0000

PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte ruled out declaring martial law in Negros Oriental for now despite a series of killings by suspected communist rebels, his spokesman said on Tuesday. Speaking to reporters,…READ

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In Pampanga, thousands attend Mass for clergymen with sedition raps

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 11:19:56 +0000

In Pampanga, thousands attend Mass for clergymen with sedition raps

At least 33 Catholic priests, led by San Fernando Archbishop Florentino Lavarias, led a holy Mass expressing solidarity with four bishops and three priests charged with sedition.

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New SC associate justice does a fist bump, Duterte-style

Credit to Author: kadraneda| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 09:15:45 +0000

New SC associate justice does a fist bump, Duterte-style

President Rodrigo Duterte’s fist bump bug has caught no less than newly appointed Supreme Court Associate Justice Rodil Zalameda.

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Duterte to visit Guimaras; condole with kin of those who died in capsized boats

Credit to Author: mfrialde| Date: Tue, 06 Aug 2019 07:26:34 +0000

Duterte to visit Guimaras; condole with kin of those who died in capsized boats

MANILA, Philippines – President Rodrigo Duterte will visit Guimaras province on Wednesday to condole with the families of those who died

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‘Endo’ bill still a priority of Duterte – PLLO chief

Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:18:57 +0000

'Endo' bill still a priority of Duterte - PLLO chief

MANILA, Philippines — The Security of Tenure bill (SOT), which was vetoed by President Rodrigo Duterte on July 26, was again made a priority legislative agenda of his administration. Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO) head Adelino Sitoy confirmed this to reporters in a phone patch interview on Monday night. “Yes, now. It’s our priority,” Sitoy […]

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Duterte praying Misuari will be ‘enlightened’ to settle issues with MNLF

Credit to Author: acerojano| Date: Mon, 05 Aug 2019 11:55:56 +0000

Duterte praying Misuari will be 'enlightened' to settle issues with MNLF

MANILA, Philippines—President Rodrigo Duterte is praying for the “enlightenment” of Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) founding chair Nur Misuari to further boost peace efforts in Mindanao. Speaking before newly appointed officials in Malacañang, Duterte said there are still “sparks” in Mindanao that are threatening to derail the “smooth transition” of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in […]

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VP: Cory Aquino popular for being key in restoring democracy

Credit to Author: Alexander Magno| Date: Sun, 04 Aug 2019 10:15:12 +0000

VP: Cory Aquino popular for being key in restoring democracy

Cory Aquino was popular not only because she lost husband, former Sen. Benigno “Ninoy”Aquino Jr., but because she played a critical role in restoring democracy in the country after years of authoritarian rule under then President Ferdinand Marcos.

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