Mindanao peace on track
As the Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, now retired Gen.Carlito Galvez Jr. earned the plaudits from President Rodrigo Duterte as the “hero of Marawi.” However, the honorific title came three years after the bloody Maute-led siege in the queen city of Lanao del Sur that broke out in May, 2017......»»
Fil-am singer bumida sa Spotify
Pumatok sa US Spotify ang Filipino-American singer na si Olivia Rodrigo dahil sa kanyang debut single na ‘Drivers License’. The post Fil-am singer bumida sa Spotify first appeared on Abante......»»
Duterte to Ombudsman: Dismiss local execs linked to SAP misuse
President Rodrigo Duterte has urged the Office of the Ombudsman to dismiss local officials guilty of misusing the government’s funds intended to assist the poor amid the pandemic. Duterte appealed to the government body in his televised address on Monday night after disclosing the identities of 89 barangay officials “preventively suspended” for six months over […] The post Duterte to Ombudsman: Dismiss local execs linked to SAP misuse appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
Duterte to ABS-CBN, other firms: No franchise until your ‘misdeeds’ settled
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night warned he would not recognize any franchise granted to a company until it had settled its obligations and paid for its supposed “misdeeds” to the government. Duterte did not identify which company he was referring to, at least on his pre-recorded address released by Malacañang, but his spokesperson Harry […] The post Duterte to ABS-CBN, other firms: No franchise until your ‘misdeeds’ settled appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
PDU30 magpapabakuna pero ‘di isasapubliko – Roque
MANILA, Philippines – TINIYAK ng Malakanyang na magpapaturok ng COVID-19 vaccine si Pangulong Rodrigo Roa Duterte subalit hindi ito ipakikita sa publiko. Sinabi ni Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque na ang desisyon na ito ng Pangulo ay matapos na ihayag nito sa publiko na ang mga frontliners at vulnerable sectors ang makakakuha ng unang bakuna habang […] The post PDU30 magpapabakuna pero ‘di isasapubliko – Roque appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»
Duterte to firms: No franchise until you settle your accounts with gov’t
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday night said he would not allow any company to benefit from its franchise unless it had settled its obligations with the government. “There will be no opening. I assure you, all franchises will not be implemented. I will not implement them until they settle their full accounts […] The post Duterte to firms: No franchise until you settle your accounts with gov’t appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
NTC moves to stop child pornography
President Rodrigo Duterte has directed the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to impose sanctions on internet service providers (ISPs) for their failure to stop the proliferation of child pornography.....»»
DPWH engineer accused of corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the filing of corruption charges against the district engineer of the Department of Public Works and Highways in Pasig City and four of his colleagues for allegedly receiving P4 million in “grease money” from the contractor of a P70- million public works project......»»
House vows to work double time on reform agenda
Majority leader and Leyte Rep. Martin Romualdez said Sunday the House of Representatives, under the leadership of Speaker Lord Allan Velasco, had vowed to continue to work double time in passing President Rodrigo Duterte’s legislative agenda and to pursue economic reforms to ensure a sustained campaign to defeat the COVID-19 pandemic......»»
THRILLMAKER: Ces Drilon turns over a new leaf
In showbusiness, there will always be the one hit wonders, those people who hit mainstream popularity usually for only one piece of work and become known to the general public solely for that momentary success. Of course, those of this type are, sooner or later, gone from the public eye and then eventually forgotten. Then there are the lurkers, as in the online world, they are those who just quietly stay afloat in the sidelines, not hitting it big but somehow able to prolong their presence in the showbiz realm. Then come the real superstars, those who are able to prolong their relevance by not being boxed in by their past successes and are not afraid to explore and reinvent themselves for a more “current” image. When one talks about reinvention, favorite pop icon of the 80s, Madonna, always comes to mind. Locally, there is Vilma Santos-Recto, who has, throughout her career, taken on a lot of image makeovers from her days as a childstar, a teenstar, a dramatic star and now as a star legislator—truly stamping her mark as a Star For All Seasons. In Philippine television, one personality who has, over the decades, managed to successfully take on any role she’s been asked to play is seasoned broadcaster Ces Oreña-Drilon. From being a very incisive news reporter, she shifted to covering business and then even hosted her own popular business show in the 90s. From there we all saw her taking on the mainstream news anchoring chores in ABSCBN’s late primetime newscast Bandila, before eventually heading the Lifestyle Ecosystem of the entire network. When the dust coming out of the whole ABSCBN franchise debacle finally settled, regular viewers and fans found Ces still widely present in their mobile devices, with her KUMU ventures Ces and the City and Bawal Ma-Stress Drilon still getting good audience shares. She has also upped her “influencer” status further by going into various businesses which are not only profitable but are inspiring more and more women to empower themselves though enterprise and hardwork. Very recently, the former Usapang Business host decided that she wanted to do something bigger for the nation—bigger than just giving Filipinos their daily dose of the news. This is why she recently accepted her election as President of the TOWNS Foundation (The Outstanding Women in the Nation’s Service). TOWNS Foundation Incorporated is a national organization of dynamic and effective women who by their common shared activities and interests help transform the lives of the Filipinos. The association is composed of 160 women, all accomplished in their respective fields, be it in the private or government sectors, who have been working together to help in the country’s development for the past 50 years. Among the goals of the TOWNS Foundation is the recognition of women achievers which paved the way for the TOWNS Awards. All TOWNS awardees become members of the foundation. The vision of TOWNS is to have a nation of empowered women who serve as catalysts for national development towards improving quality of life. Its four-fold mission includes: identifying and recognizing exemplary women; harnessing talents of its members to influence national issues; inspiring women leaders and entrepreneurs; and providing a nurturing environment to TOWNS members. When the COVID19 pandemic hit the country last year, TOWNS joined forces with the UP Medical Foundation, Inc (UPMFI) to source funds that were used to procure PPEs for hospitals all over the country. The still ongoing campaign has so far raised over P57 Million for countless frontliner beneficiaries. With her election as President, Ces now joins the ranks of former TOWNS Presidents Olivia Ferry, who became ZONTA International President; former PEZA administrator Lilia De Lima; former SSS Administrator Corazon dela Paz-Bernardo; businesswoman Evelyn Singson; and former DOH Secretary Esperanza Cabral. With Ces now at the helm, we’re certain that the group is now headed to even greater heights of greatness for we know that when Ces starts talking business, she really means it......»»
Duterte says presidency not for women, bars daughter
Manila [Philippines], January 15 (ANI): Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday made a sexist remark stating that women aren't cut out to be the president of the country and barred his daught.....»»
Duterte dissuades Sara from running for president
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he would not allow his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, to run for president in the coming national elections, because he would not want her to experience what he was going through as the leader of the country......»»
P82 billion set aside for vax buys, jabs for 50 million
The government will spend P82.5 billion to buy COVID-19 vaccines and fund the rollout of a massive immunization program aimed at stopping the coronavirus’ onslaught, President Rodrigo Duterte reported late Wednesday evening in a weekly address to the nation......»»
Rody: Recovery within sight
President Rodrigo Duterte expressed hope that the country’s recovery is within sight even as officials vouched for the safety of all COVID-19 vaccines that will be bought and administered......»»
Duterte says daughter Inday Sara ‘not running’ for president
MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said that his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio is not running for president. Duterte reiterated that he had cautioned his daughter against seeking the presidency. “My daughter, inuudyok man nila. Sabi ko, my daughter, is not running. I have told Inday not to run because naaawa […] The post Duterte says daughter Inday Sara ‘not running’ for president appeared first on Cebu Daily News......»»
Duterte: I’ll die very soon
In what could be an admission or a premonition, President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he has only three to five years to live. The President made the pronouncement in a speech at the inauguration of the Metro Manila Skyway Stage 3 in Quezon City, where he appealed to the public to choose the next […] The post Duterte: I’ll die very soon appeared first on Daily Tribune......»»
DIGONG’S EMPTY THREAT
“If they (the US) can’t deliver at least 20 million doses (of anti-COVID-19 vaccine) at a minimum, they better get out. No vaccine, no stay here,” declared President Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte. He was referring to the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the US which he has ordered abrogated by August 10 this year. He, however, […].....»»
Duterte names people sacked for corruption
President Rodrigo Duterte once again read a list of government officials dismissed by the Ombudsman for corruption and other charges in his televised address on Wednesday night......»»
Military, public, private sectors in vax logistics
Cabinet officials assured President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday they are ready to roll out vaccines for the coronavirus to the countryside once they arrive in the country starting next month......»»
Pagpapahuli ni Digong sa pagpapabakuna, pinaliwanag; obrero pinauuna – Roque
MANILA, Philippines – Pinaliwanag ni Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque ang pagpapapahuli ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na magpabakuna kontra Coronavirus Disease 2019. “Hindi pa po iyan sigurado noh. Sinabi po niya iyan kagabi dahil ang mensahe niya… dapat mauna talaga ang mga dukha, ang mga mahihirap na mabigyan ng proteksyon and to emphasized that point, ang […] The post Pagpapahuli ni Digong sa pagpapabakuna, pinaliwanag; obrero pinauuna – Roque appeared first on REMATE ONLINE......»»