MANILA, PHILIPPINES — The Philippines is now the “Republic of Marites,” according to President Rodrigo Duterte. During a meeting with his Cabinet colleagues on Wednesday night, the President […]
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Duterte to skip US-ASEAN summit next month
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — President Rodrigo Duterte announced on Tuesday, April 26, that he will not attend the meeting between US Vice President Joe Biden and leaders of […]
Duterte calls for urgent action on water issues
KUMAMOTO CITY, JAPAN — President Rodrigo Duterte has called for a more bold vision and quick action to solve the Asia-Pacific region’s water challenges, saying that countries […]
Duterte to spend 77th birthday in Davao, wishes for a clean, honest election
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Today, March 28, Duterte celebrates his 77th birthday, his last birthday as president of the Philippines. “His birthday wish for this year is to have […]
Duterte’s PDP-Laban faction endorses Marcos’ presidential
President Rodrigo Duterte’s party, the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino – Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban), has endorsed presidential candidate Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. PDP-Laban, led by Secretary of Energy […]
Duterte signs law enabling foreign ownership of telcos, airlines, railways
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — Duterte signed a law amending the Public Service Act on Monday, March 21, allowing foreigners to acquire 100% of corporations in the telecommunications, shipping, […]
PRRD raises monthly subsidy up to P500
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — President Rodrigo Duterte stated on Monday (March 21) that the government’s monetary assistance to poor Filipinos, which had earlier been approved at P200, has […]
Duterte approves P200 monthly subsidy for low-income Filipinos
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — President Rodrigo Duterte has authorized a proposal from the Department of Finance (DOF) to grant a monthly subsidy of P200 per household for poor […]
Malacañang decision on proposed 4-day work week in the Philippines
MANILA, PHILIPPINES — MALACAÑANG released a statement on Thursday that President Rodrigo Duterte’s decisions on the planned 4-day work week in the Philippines will be announced on Monday, March […]
Duterte signs a bill raising the age of sexual consent to 16 years old
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte recently signed a bill raising the age of sexual consent from 12 to under 16 years old, making anyone who participate […]
