DAVAO CITY (August 15)– President Rodrigo Roa Duterte sets his first official visit to Israel on September 2-5, 2018, upon the invitation of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “The historic event would highlight the enduring friendship between Filipinos and Israelis, which began when Manuel L. Quezon opened the doors of the Philippines as a sanctuary to an estimated 1,300 … [Read more...] about President Duterte sets Philippines’ first official visit to Israel on September
President Duterte signs national ID system
DAVAO CITY (August 6)- President Rodrigo Duterte signed the Philippine System Identification Act (PhilSys Act) which mandates the government to create a single official identification card for all citizens and foreign residents that would serve as a de facto national identification number. Duterte has assured the public that government will protect the database, amid growing … [Read more...] about President Duterte signs national ID system
DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
DAVAO CITY (August 5)- There are no secret meetings with China on the issue of the West Philippine Sea, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano said. "All meetings are on record and some are even on Facebook, which goes to show that there are no secret deals," he pointed out. Cayetano said that all meetings between the administration and the … [Read more...] about DFA upholds transparency on West Philippine Sea negotiations
Palace: PH-China renewed ties bear fruits
DAVAO CITY (August 4) ---- The Philippines renewed friendship renewed friendship with China has brought forth collaborative undertakings that are beneficial to the Filipino people. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday said “We’re very happy that we have this newfound cooperation that has resulted in collaborative undertakings from bridges to rehab … [Read more...] about Palace: PH-China renewed ties bear fruits
Duterte leads destruction of smuggled luxury cars, big bikes at Port Irene Cagayan
DAVAO CITY (August 1) ---President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday led the destruction of 68 luxury sedans worth P277,961,760 and eight big bikes valued at P19,567,350, at Port Irene, Cagayan valley. The expensive cars and motorbikes were part of 800 contraband vehicles imported in Cagayan through the port. It was the second batch of expensive vehicles to be destroyed … [Read more...] about Duterte leads destruction of smuggled luxury cars, big bikes at Port Irene Cagayan
