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Marcos draws the line: Duterte’s ‘people went too far sometimes’ in drug war
September 24, 2022
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the “people” of his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte, “went too far sometimes” in the bloody campaign against illegal drugs, which drew widespread criticism from human rights groups in the Philippines and abroad.
Marcos draws the line: Duterte’s ‘people went too far sometimes’ in drug war
September 24, 2022
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the “people” of his predecessor, former President Rodrigo Duterte, “went too far sometimes” in the bloody campaign against illegal drugs, which drew widespread criticism from human rights groups in the Philippines and abroad.
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Out with a bang! Rody Duterte ended term with ‘excellent’ rating- SWS
September 24, 2022
The Social Weather Stations (SWS) rated former President Rodrigo Duterte “excellent” based on the result of its June 26 to 29 survey, his final week in Malacañang.
Friend to all, enemy to none: Marcos seeks dialogue to resolve South China Sea dispute
September 24, 2022
The Philippines’ territorial disputes with China and other littoral states in the South China Sea (SCS) can be addressed through diplomatic negotiations, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said on Saturday (Manila time).
‘Diplomacy must prevail’: Marcos calls for peaceful resolution of Taiwan, Ukraine crises
September 24, 2022
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has called for a peaceful resolution of conflict in the Taiwan Strait and Korean Peninsula, and between Russia and Ukraine.
Mukhang alalay kasi! Ex-Cabinet exec mistakenly barred entry from golf club
September 23, 2022
A former Cabinet Secretary (FC) was reportedly denied entry to a posh golf club by a security guard who mistook him for a driver.
‘Our alliance is strong’: Biden gives special shoutout to Filipino-Americans during Marcos meeting
September 23, 2022
The United States and the Philippines have strong ties, including millions of Filipino Americans “who desperately want us to continue to have a strong relationship,” US President Joe Biden tells President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
Speaker Romualdez sees stronger PH-US ties with ‘productive’ Biden-Marcos meeting
September 23, 2022
House Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez on Friday said the meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Joe Biden will further strengthen the relationship between the two countries.
Top stories on Politiko’s Snitch Network this week
Bongbong-Liz NYC love story, Marcos allies join US trip, Chel vs Imee on moving on from martial law, Marcos new home in Manila are among the popular stories on Politiko’s Snitch this week.
VP Sara tells Cavite kids to stay in school; moms reminded on family planning
Vice President Sara Duterte tackles the importance of education as well as family planning during her visit to Cavite.
Home run! Migz hails Marcos as ‘great salesman’ after ‘successful’ US trip
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hit a home run in his triumphant visit to the United States, according to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri.
‘The hills are alive’: Audrey Zubiri visits iconic ‘The Sound of Music’ location
Politiko wife Audrey Tan Zubiri is a big fan of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “The Sound of Music.”
‘Sana everyday’: DSWD clients get free arroz caldo from Tulfo team
Good job! Social Welfare Secretary Erwin Tulfo is grateful for his team after recently giving away arroz caldo to DSWD clients.
May forever: Tito Sotto, Helen Gamboa still going strong after 53 years of marriage
This power politiko couple found their happily-ever-after.
Pero sikreto muna: Several names shortlisted for ES post – Palace
Several names are being considered for the post left by former executive secretary Victor Rodriguez, according to Malacañang.
Vic Rodriguez out? Lucas Bersamin reportedly eyed as Executive Secretary
September 15, 2022
Retired Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin could be appointed as the next Executive Secretary, while Vic Rodriguez will reportedly assume the post of Presidential Chief of Staff.
May nagbawal? Questions abound in Bongbong Marcos’ snub of top Chinese Communist Party official who is Xi Jinping’s top corruption hunter
August 30, 2022
Members of the diplomatic community are flabbergasted by President Bongbong Marcos’ apparent snub of the visiting head of the Chinese Communist Party’s diplomatic arm.
Vic Rodriguez’s brother appointed to MMDA, gets seat at LRTA board
August 14, 2022
The brother of Executive Secretary Victor Rodriguez has been appointed to the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and given a seat at the Light Rail Transit Authority (LRTA) Board of Directors.
Vic Rodriguez’s head rolling soon? Mike Aguinaldo, Anton Lagdameo eyed as Executive Secretary—but watch out for a dark horse
July 26, 2022
Former Commission on Audit (COA) chairperson Michael Aguinaldo and Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo have joined the growing list of possible replacements for Executive Secretary Vic Rodriguez, Politiko learned.
Settling for spoils: Caterer at Marcos’ inauguration serves bad food at opening of Senate session
July 26, 2022
The festive mood at the opening of the 19th session at the Senate Monday (July 25) was spoiled—literally—by the contaminated food served to employees by a famed caterer.
Feeling kween! Ina Reformina wants office at PTV, 2 cars
July 22, 2022
Former ABS-CBN reporter Ina Reformina want to hold court, er, office at the headquarters of state run People’s Television Network (PTV) now that she’s the Undersecretary for Broadcast Media Services.
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