Danang, Vietnam--- President Rodrigo Roa Duterte met US President Donald J Trump on Saturday, November 11, during the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in Ha Noi Hall, International Danang Resort. “The meeting was warm and cordial,” said Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque during a press briefing held at the International Media … [Read more...] about Duterte, Trump meeting in APEC warm and cordial
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MARAWI IS FREE
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte declared Tuesday the liberation of Marawi City from terrorists after more than four months of battle against the ISIS-inspired Maute group. "Ladies and gentlemen, I hereby declare Marawi City liberated from the terrorist influence that marks the beginning of rehabilitation for the people," the Chief Executive said in his speech in Marawi … [Read more...] about MARAWI IS FREE
Duterte warns of revolutionary gov’t
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte warned anew of declaring a revolutionary government if the country will be in danger of chaos and destabilization. “I am ready to die for my country… Pero kung makita ko, sabi ko, ‘yung bayan ko na magti-tilt into chaos at ma-destabilize talaga, mag-declare na nga ako ng revolutionary government,” the President issued the warning during … [Read more...] about Duterte warns of revolutionary gov’t
Steven Seagal meets President Duterte
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte and action star Steven Seagal met in Malacanang on Thursday after the actor arrived in the country scouting for a location for his new movie about illegal drugs. The President in his meeting with Seagal told the actor that movies are a reflection of life. He reiterated his strong stance against illegal drugs because it enslaves people to … [Read more...] about Steven Seagal meets President Duterte
Abella: Maasim mayor’s arrest proves extent of narco-politics in PH
MANILA -- Presidential Spokesperon Ernesto Abella said Monday that the surrender of Maasim Mayor Aniceto Lopez Jr. last week underscores how deeply entrenched narco-politics is in the Philippines. “The raid by PDEA operatives of the rest house of the Maasim Mayor proves the administration’s claim that illegal drugs and corruption have captured local politics,” Abella said in … [Read more...] about Abella: Maasim mayor’s arrest proves extent of narco-politics in PH
