MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte is eyeing an investigation on allegations of corruption hounding the Philippines’ hosting of the 30th Southeast Asian Games (SEAG). Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte, who just arrived from an official trip, was “displeased” by what he has been hearing about the regional multi-sport which will run from Nov. 30 to Dec. … [Read more...] about Duterte eyes probe of SEA Games mess
Alan Peter Cayetano
Comelec asked to disqualify Cayetano couple from 2019 polls
MANILA -- Separate petitions to deny due course were filed on Monday against former senator Alan Peter Cayetano and his wife, Taguig City Mayor Lani Cayetano at the Commission on Elections (Comelec) for not possessing the minimum residency qualification imposed by the 1987 Constitution for the members of the House of Representatives. Petitioner and Taguig resident Leonides … [Read more...] about Comelec asked to disqualify Cayetano couple from 2019 polls
UNHRC seat win means PH respects and protects human rights-Cayetano
DAVAO CITY (October 14) --- The recent victory of the Philippines in winning another three-year term in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) means the international community is convinced that country respects and protects human rights. Outgoing Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano in a statement Saturday said, “Our successful bid to keep our seat in … [Read more...] about UNHRC seat win means PH respects and protects human rights-Cayetano
UN Ambassador Teodoro Locsin accepts DFA chief post
DAVAO CITY (October 13) --- Ambassador to the United Nations Teodoro "Teddy Boy" Locsin Jr. has accepted President Rodrigo Duterte's offer to become the next secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), replacing Alan Peter Cayetano. On his twit, Locsin said "I was asked I said yes." Locsin is the country's permanent ambassador to the UN. He is a former … [Read more...] about UN Ambassador Teodoro Locsin accepts DFA chief post
Syrian suspect in OFW murder nabbed
DAVAO CITY, PHILIPPINES -- Foreign Affairs Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano announced Saturday the arrest of the Syrian wife of the Lebanese employer of slain OFW Joanna Demafelis. "We have just been informed by the Philippine Embassy in Kuwait that Mona Hassoun, wife of Nader Essam Assaf, who are the principal suspects in the murder of our kababayan Joanna Demafelis, is now in … [Read more...] about Syrian suspect in OFW murder nabbed
