Amid geopolitical tensions, President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday called on the United Nations (UN) and its member states to make peace, saying that war benefits no one really.
Duterte open to ‘constructive, genuine’ dialog on human rights
In his first appearance before the United Nations (UN) General Assembly since he assumed office in 2016, President Rodrigo Duterte called for “open dialogue and constructive engagement” with the international body to promote productive international cooperation on human rights.
Duterte affirms Philippines’ South China Sea arbitral win at UN meet: It’s beyond compromise
President Rodrigo Duterte affirmed on Wednesday before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) the Philippines’ arbitral victory against China’s sweeping claims in the South China Sea.
Roque wants Robredo to open eyes, ears to see anti-COVID efforts
The suggestions of Vice President Leni Robredo to improve the government’s pandemic response are being done by the administration, Malacañang said Tuesday.
Duterte may issue EO to regulate swab test prices: Palace
President Rodrigo Duterte may issue an executive order (EO) to regulate the prices of RT-PCR tests for coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Malacañang said Tuesday.
‘Tumupad sa usapan’: Duterte wants Cayetano to honor term-sharing deal with Velasco
President Rodrigo Duterte is hoping that House Speaker Alan Cayetano and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco will honor their term-sharing agreement, his spokesman said.
Duterte to health workers seeking to leave for jobs abroad: ‘We also need help’
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday appealed to medical professionals to stay and serve the country first.
Duterte slams ‘dilawan’ anew: When will it be enough?
President Rodrigo Duterte once again lashed out on “dilawan” for their criticisms against the government’s coronavirus (Covid-19) response.
Para patay lahat! Duterte to Robredo: Let’s spray pesticides to fight virus
President Rodrigo Duterte again lashed out at Vice President Leni Robredo for undermining the government’s response to coronavirus (Covid-19).
‘Very commendable’: Duterte praises Ombudsman Martires for speedy probe on PhilHealth mess
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday commended Ombudsman Samuel Martires for “trying his best” to expedite investigation into the alleged irregularities in Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth).
Duterte lauds Cimatu for Manila Bay ‘white sand’ project
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday congratulated Environment Secretary Roy Cimatu for the rehabilitation of the Manila Bay.
Panelo stokes Duterte-Duterte for 2022: Tapos na ang laban ‘pag tumakbo ang dalawang ‘yan!
The legal adviser of President Rodrigo Duterte is urging him to postpone his retirement from politics and run for vice president in 2022 with daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, for president.
Duterte to join first virtual UN General Assembly
President Rodrigo Duterte will take part in the high-level meetings of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly.
Duterte appoints Michael Peloton as Comelec commissioner
President Rodrigo Duterte has named Michael Braganza Peloton as a new Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioner.
Duterte allows foreign deployment of health workers with contracts as of Aug. 31
President Rodrigo Duterte has allowed nurses with complete documents as of August 31, 2020 to leave the country for jobs overseas.
They’re lying to our faces! Robredo slams historical revisionists changing Martial Law narrative
Vice President Leni Robredo criticized people who spread alternative stories on Martial Law, which water down the abuses that happened during the dictatorship of the late President Ferdinand Marcos.
Duterte to deliver address from Davao tomorrow
President Rodrigo Duterte will address the nation from Davao City on Monday, his spokesman said.
‘Di pwedeng close! Duterte keeps 1-meter distancing rule in public transport
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has decided to retain the one-meter physical distancing among commuters in public transportation, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced Saturday.
Anyare Digong? Mon Tulfo dismayed BFF is ‘no longer his old self’ as corruption gets ignored
Special Envoy to China Mon Tulfo is dismayed that President Rodrigo Duterte no longer seems to have a hardline stance on corruption like he did when he was mayor of Davao City.
Duterte extends national state of calamity till Sept. 2021
President Rodrigo Duterte has extended the state of calamity in the Philippines due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
Kampi sa ‘Pinas! France, Germany, UH reject China’s ‘historical claims’ in South China Sea
MANILA – France, Germany, and the United Kingdom submitted a note verbale to the United Nations, asserting the 2016 arbitral award which opposed China’s vast “historical claims” in the resource-rich South China Sea.
Duterte willing to help solons end red tape
President Rodrigo Duterte has asked Congress leaders to invite him to attend public hearings on anti-red tape bills.
US ba ‘yan? Beijing calls out ‘certain country’ for meddling in South China Sea dispute
MANILA — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday cited an unnamed country for what it described as “interference” in the South China Sea (SCS) dispute and the ongoing negotiation for the Code of Conduct (COC) in the region.
Duterte ‘consistent’ on independent foreign policy: Palace
Malacañang disagreed on the pronouncement of retired Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio that the Duterte administration has “no coherent foreign policy,” citing the chief executive’s changing tones on the United States and China.
