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Meeting between FPRRD and PBBM an occasion to come together—Bong Go
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said the meeting between former president Rodrigo Duterte and incumbent President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr., marked a rare occasion where two leaders from different administrations come together. In an interview after his visit to Tuy, Batangas on Thursday, August 3, Go stressed the importance of the said meeting on the country's foreign relations and domestic political landscape. It can be recalled that Duterte just came back from a recent personal trip abroad, where he was given an opportunity to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. “Isinama lang po ako ni dating pangulong Duterte sa pulong nila ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos. Sila naman po ang nag-usap muna. Sa pagkaalam ko ang napag-usapan nila ay tungkol doon sa pagbisita ni former president sa China kung saan po ay naimbitahan siya sa inagurasyon ng building na pinangalanan po sa kanyang yumaong nanay, si Soledad Duterte,” Go said. “Bilang dating presidente ng bansang Pilipinas at kaibigan n’ya si President Xi ng China, naimbitahan po siya sa pagpupulong. Napag-usapan nila ang kanilang pinagsamahan noon bilang parehong lider at si (dating) pangulong Duterte naman po ay pumunta kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos para ireport po, bilang kanyang obligasyon as a citizen nitong bansa natin, na ireport po sa Pangulo kung ano ang napag-usapan nila doon at ano po ang makakatulong sa ating bansa,” he added. Go underscored the significance of such dialogues, stating that they foster a sense of continuity in governance and allow for the exchange of valuable experiences and wisdom between the two leaders. He added that the Philippines values its relations with China while upholding its sovereign rights and pursuing a rules-based approach in handling disputes in the West Philippine Sea. “I’m sure interest po ng Pilipino ang uunahin ni (dating) pangulong Duterte sa kanyang pakikipagpulong sa bansang Tsina. Kung ano po ang atin ay kanyang ipinaglalaban parati yan. Interes ng Pilipino — yun po ang dapat nating ipaglaban. Ang atin ay atin. What is ours is ours,” he said. Go said “kaya natutuwa po ako na siya mismo si (dating) pangulong Duterte ang bumisita kay Pangulong Bongbong Marcos para mag-usap po ang kasalukuyang Pangulo at dating Pangulo na dati pa namang magkaibigan po... kung ano po ang detalye (ng pag-uusap nila), hayaan na nating ang Palasyo ang maghayag nito.” Senator Alan Peter Cayetano, who served as secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs under the Duterte administration, previously suggested the possibility of appointing Duterte as a special envoy to China in light of the former president's positive rapport with Chinese authorities. He argued that Duterte's capacity to earn the trust of both the Chinese government and his fellow Filipinos could make him a suitable option if Marcos desires it. Go said that with Duterte's unique communication style and his success in gaining China's confidence, he has consistently remained devoted to what is best for the Philippines. The post Meeting between FPRRD and PBBM an occasion to come together—Bong Go appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Heart Evangelista, Kaladkaren, Karla Estrada, Isabelle Daza ‘spotted’ sa ika-2 SONA ni PBBM
BUKOD sa mga bigating personalidad ng gobyerno, present din sa ikalawang State of the Nation Address (SONA) ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang ilang kilalang bituin sa mundo ng showbiz industry. Siyempre, unang-una na riyan ang fashion icon at influencer na si Heart Evangelista na todo-suporta sa kanyang mister na si Senador Chiz Escudero. Super classy ang OOTD […] The post Heart Evangelista, Kaladkaren, Karla Estrada, Isabelle Daza ‘spotted’ sa ika-2 SONA ni PBBM appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Heart Evangelista, Kaladkaren, Karla Estrada, Isabelle Daza ‘spotted’ sa ika-2 SONA ni PBBM
BUKOD sa mga bigating personalidad ng gobyerno, present din sa ikalawang State of the Nation Address (Sona) ni Pangulong Bongbong Marcos ang ilang kilalang bituin sa mundo ng showbiz industry. Siyempre, unang-una na riyan ang fashion icon at influencer na si Heart Evangelista na todo-suporta sa kanyang mister na si Senador Chiz Escudero. Super classy […] The post Heart Evangelista, Kaladkaren, Karla Estrada, Isabelle Daza ‘spotted’ sa ika-2 SONA ni PBBM appeared first on Bandera......»»
Tribune, BBM share good gov’t journey (5)
Daily Tribune has reported that before the 24 January 2015 Oplan Exodus debacle, a meeting was held at the Bahay Pangarap presidential residence among the late former President Noynoy Aquino, then suspended Philippine National Police Chief Alan Purisima and Special Action Force chief, Supt. Getulio Napeñas. The agenda was the specific steps to put into effect the operation to neutralize Malaysian terrorist Zulkifli Bin Hir, alias Marwan, and his alleged Filipino cohort, Basit Usman. Oplan Exodus succeeded in killing Marwan but there was a costly trade-off, which was the lives of 44 Special Action Force elite troops. Napeñas and PNP intelligence group Senior Supt. Fernando Mendez gave a presentation and briefed Aquino. Then Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. indicated incredulity at the denial of Purisima and Napeñas that Aquino did not issue any orders to execute the police operation. “So this was not the subject of the discussion? This was not cleared with the President?” an astounded Marcos addressed Purisima. Purisima said it was a private meeting in which the start of the mission was not on the agenda, which led keen observers to believe that this was an attempt to cover up the involvement of Aquino. “No, your honor. It was something personal, your honor,” Purisima replied. “This ‘advice’ was not cleared with the President?” Marcos asked, to which he was answered in the negative. Similarly, Purisima denied having a direct hand in the Oplan, saying that he merely gave advice and was not actually on top of the mission despite being quoted by Napeñas as having said that he would assume the responsibility of relaying the mission to former Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang Jr. Napeñas said Purisima also directed him not to reveal the mission to Department of the Interior and Local Government Secretary Manuel “Mar” Roxas II and PNP officer-in-charge Leonardo Espina. Napeñas echoed the line of Purisima to underscore that Aquino, on two occasions, was given a mission update: “I was never given any guidance that the mission was a no-go.” “You interpreted the silence on the matter as consent on the part of your commanders?” Marcos asked, to which Napeñas gave an affirmation. “The coordination with the AFP was supposed to have been done by you, and you only did it when the SAF members were already under fire, am I correct?” Marcos said. Purisima then explained that before he met with the President, he met with AFP officials to discuss the coordination with the PNP officials. “And they were introduced to each other and they were the ones coordinating with each other on what they would do. I did not participate in their coordination, your honor,” Purisima said. The operation, Purisima reiterated, called for “time on target for everybody so I just followed the principle of time on target.” “But this is the acting chief of the PNP. This is not only a usurpation of authority, but this is also breaking the chain of command because it is very clear the chain of command is here and you, as the suspended chief of the PNP, were issuing orders to keep the acting chief of the PNP in the dark on a very critical mission,” Marcos pointed out. Purisima was already under suspension by the Ombudsman when the meeting with the President was arranged, something that should have not happened. “So General Napeñas informed you that he was going to the Palace to give a mission briefing? So you attended on your own initiative, you just popped up after learning that there was a mission briefing because you thought that your presence was needed?” Marcos asked. Contrary to Marcos’s belief, it turned out that Purisima was apparently designated the point man. “No, your honor, I accompanied them to the Palace,” Purisima said. (To be continued) The post Tribune, BBM share good gov’t journey (5) appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level
Detained National Democratic Front of the Philippines peace consultants welcome reported dialogues to revive stalled formal peace negotiations with the Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Government of the Republic of the Philippines, expressing hope to join the talks if efforts succeed. The post NDFP consultants welcome return of peace talks to national level appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Philippines announces decisive measures amid tensions with China
Manila [Philippines], March 28 (ANI): Amid the escalating tensions in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand R Marcos Jr has announced decisive measures to protect his country's sovereignty and maritime rights while ensuring peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific. Marcos, known as Bongbong, said that the measures, aimed at addressing what he said is the "open, unabating, and illegal" actions by China's Coast.....»»
Akbayan to Sara: You don’t have to be president to speak vs China
MANILA, Philippines — Party-list group Akbayan said on Thursday that Vice President Sara Duterte does not have to be a president of the country for her to call out China’s intrusive actions over the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Empathy and a moral backbone is just what it takes to stand up with fisherfolk and frontline.....»»
Roque bares Duterte, China agreement to respect status quo in WPS
Roque bares Duterte, China agreement to respect status quo in WPS.....»»
7 nanlaban drug suspects dead after Baste Duterte declares drug war
Less than a week after Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte declared a "war on drugs" in the city, at least seven drug suspects were killed during a buy-bust operation in the city — violence that highlights the seriousness of the mayor's recent threat of outright killing persons caught using illegal drugs......»»
CHR alarmed by war vs drugs in Davao City
THE Commission on Human Rights (CHR) is alarmed by Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte’s “war against drugs”, as seven drug users were killed from different barangays in the city over the weekend, just a few hours after his declaration......»»
Roque: Xi, Duterte agreed to keep West Philippines Sea status quo
The Philippines under former president Rodrigo Duterte had a “gentleman’s agreement” with China to keep the status quo in the West Philippine Sea, a former Cabinet official said yesterday, as fresh tensions surround the WPS due to recent incursions by Beijing that targeted a Filipino resupply mission and a research team......»»
CHR probes Davao drug war deaths
The Commission on Human Rights yesterday expressed grave concern over Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte’s recent declaration of a war on drugs in the city......»»
EAM Jaishankar conveys PM Modi s greetings as he calls on Philippine President Marcos
Manila [Philippines], March 26 (ANI): External Affairs Minister, S Jaishankar on Tuesday called on Philippine President Bongbong Marcos and conveyed the greetings of President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister NarendraModi to President Marcos. "Honoured to call-on President @bongbongmarcos of the Philippines. Conveyed the personal greetings of President @rashtrapatibhvn and PM @narendramodi. Valued his warm sentiments tow.....»»
Drug killings 95 percent lower than in previous admin
The number of deaths recorded under the Marcos administration’s war on drugs has decreased by over 95 percent, in contrast to the bloody anti-drug campaign of his predecessor, Rodrigo Duterte......»»
Agdao Public Market vendors want variety and vegetable sections merged
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 24 March) – Vendors of Agdao Public Market here are asking the city government to merge the Variety and Vegetable Sections into one section claiming they have difficulties in getting customers because of their location. In a letter addressed to Mayor Sebastian Duterte, the City Administrator’s Office, the City Economic Enterprise […].....»»
7 dead after Davao City Mayor Duterte declares war vs. drugs
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 26 March) – Two more drug suspects died in separate buy-bust operations in Toril District here before dawn Tuesday, after they allegedly resisted arrest, a police official said. This brought the number of fatalities to seven since Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte declared a “war” on illegal drugs last March […].....»»
VP Sara ‘di na pinarusahan ang viral teacher na nanigaw ng mga estudyante
AYON kay Vice President at Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Sara Duterte, hindi niya paparusahan ang guro na nanigaw at nakapagbitaw ng hindi magandang salita sa mga estudyante. “Nakita ko yung explanation niya and then, sinabihan ko ang regional office natin na there will be no penalties for the teacher,” sey ni VP Sara sa.....»»
‘CIA with BA’ sinorpresa si Pia Cayetano sa kanyang 58th birthday
SINORPRESA si Sen. Pia Cayetano ng kanyang mga co-host — ang kapatid na si Alan Peter at Boy Abunda — sa nakaraang episode ng “CIA with BA” para sa kanyang ika-58 na kaarawan. Ikinubli ng programa sa segment na “Salamat” ang sorpresa nang magpakita sila ng video tribute para kay Pia, mga video greeting mula.....»»
No sanctions for teacher scolding pupils — VP Sara
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President and Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd) Sara Duterte announced on Thursday that the teacher who was seen in a viral video scolding her class will not face any penalties. According to Duterte, she just wants to remind the teacher that when she is angry, she has to pause.....»»
From the Newsrooms: March 10 to 16, 2024
THE STATE of the ruling alliance has taken back the news spotlight as the President and his predecessor engaged in yet another sharp exchange, suggesting that all is not well in Team Unity. The depth of hostility between the two remains the subject of public speculation.The media this week reported yet another back-and-forth between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and the former president, Rodrigo Duterte. The ex.....»»