So how much is the ‘kick-vac’?

Solita Callas-Monsod - @inquirerdotnet 01/16/2021

Remember Foreign Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr.’s charge that the Philippines had the opportunity (he arranged it) to contract with Pfizer for the delivery of vaccines as early as January this year—and that the government flubbed it? Somebody…

Duterte signs National Sports Academy into law

Leila B. Salaverria 06/11/2020

President Duterte signed the law creating the National Academy of Sports that would offer a secondary education program integrated with a special curriculum on sports to develop better athletes, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. The National Academy of…

Duterte to ‘sacrifice’ gov’t officials in COVID-19 compensation mess

Darryl John Esguerra - INQUIRER.net 06/05/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte warned that he will fire officials behind the delay in the release of financial assistance to the family of healthcare workers who were stricken and succumbed to the coronavirus disease 2019…

Duterte fires Office of Civil Defense official – Palace

Krissy Aguilar 05/22/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte had fired an official of the Office of the Civil Defense (OCD) due to lack of trust and confidence, Malacañang said Friday. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque identified the official as OCD…

Duterte declares May 25 holiday for Eid’l Fitr

Darryl John Esguerra - INQUIRER.net 05/20/2020

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has declared Monday, May 25, as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr or the culmination of the Fasting of Ramadan. Duterte made the declaration through Proclamation 944 signed by…

Modified quarantine eyed to restart economy

Julie M. Aurelio - @inquirerdotnet 04/29/2020

  MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte may relax quarantine restrictions in low to moderate-risk parts of the Philippines in a phased reopening of the economy while the country tries to beat back the onslaught of the…

Year of metal Rat: ‘Rooster’ Duterte warned of scandals

Tina Arceo-Dumlao - Business Features Editor / @tinaarceodumlao 01/25/2020

  The Year of the Metal Rat promises to be “exciting” for the Philippines, with both President Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo expected to exhibit significant changes in their approach to governance and politics. According to…

Samsam accepts President Duterte’s statements as a ‘challenge’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/20/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Talisay City Mayor Gerald Anthony ‘Samsam’ Gullas assured the public, especially his constituents, that their local government is doing its best to eradicate the problem on illegal drugs – a concern he himself…

With Duterte coming, expect tight security at Cebu City Sports Center

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/17/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines—New rules, such as the prohibition of backpacks, will be implemented at the Cebu City Sports Center (CCSC) as President Rodrigo Duterte is expected to attend the Sinulog 2020 Grand Showdown here this Sunday, January…

BREAKING: Duterte tells ABS-CBN to just sell the network

Nestor Corrales - INQUIRER.net 12/30/2019

  MANILA, Philippines — After threatening television giant ABS-CBN with closure by not renewing its franchise, President Duterte on Monday gave an unsolicited advice to the network — put it on sale. Duterte made the proposal with…

SEA Games mess: Duterte ‘sure’ Alan not involved in corruption

Julie M. Aurelio, Melvin Gascon 11/29/2019

Even before the investigation of alleged irregularities in the preparations for the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG) could begin, President Duterte has already exonerated Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano, chair of the committee coordinating the Games. “Yes he…

President eyes plastics ban

11/08/2019

President Duterte is considering a ban on plastics in the country to protect the environment from plastic waste pollution. Mr. Duterte raised the idea at a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday night, during a presentation by Vernice Victorio,…

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