Tag: Rodrigo Duterte
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Duterte Healthy Post Check-Up Amid ICC Detention, Says PH Embassy
The Philippine Embassy in the Netherlands has confirmed that former President Rodrigo Duterte completed a medical check-up while detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte, through an ICC Detention Officer in The Hague, communicated his health status to the Embassy. ‘In the conversation, the former President shared that he went through a medical examination,…
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Panelo Fires Back: Defends Duterte’s Warning on Marcos’ “Dictatorial Tendencies,” Slams Admin as “Fake News Corporation”
MANILA, Philippines — Former Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo launched a fierce rebuttal against Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, defending ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s stark warning that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is displaying “dictatorial tendencies.” Panelo accused the Marcos administration of operating as a “huge corporation of fake news” while dismissing Bersamin’s dismissal of Duterte…
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Malacañang Dismisses Duterte’s Allegations of Gold Reserve Sales as Baseless Intrigues
In a decisive response to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s recent allegations, Malacañang Palace has firmly dismissed claims that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is involved in selling the country’s gold reserves. The accusations were labeled as ‘baseless’ and mere ‘intrigues’ by Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer, lawyer Claire Castro, during a press…
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Senate President Escudero Dismisses Duterte’s Dictatorship Claims Against Marcos as Inconsistent and Baseless
In a strong rebuttal to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent allegations, Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero firmly denied any suggestion that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is veering toward dictatorship. Escudero’s statement came in response to Duterte’s comments made during an indignation rally in Mandaue City on Saturday, where he speculated that Marcos might emulate…
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New Era at PCO: Jay Ruiz Sworn In as Chief, Claire Castro Takes Aim at Duterte
In a significant shake-up at the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officiated the swearing-in of Jay Ruiz as the new Ad Interim Secretary and Claire Castro as Undersecretary on February 24, 2025, at Malacañang. The ceremony marked a new chapter for the PCO, with Ruiz stepping into his role following an…
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Malacañang Dismisses Duterte’s Dictatorship Claims as Fabricated Lies
In a strong rebuttal to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent allegations, Malacañang Palace has labeled the claims as a ‘hoax’ and a product of a ‘one-man fake news factory.’ The accusations, which suggested that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is steering the country towards a dictatorship, were met with fierce criticism from Executive Secretary Lucas…
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House Leaders Assure Supreme Court: 2025 Budget is Above Board, No ‘Blank Checks’ Here!
In a bold statement from the heart of Manila, leaders of the House of Representatives have thrown down the gauntlet, asserting their full compliance with the Supreme Court’s request for the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) and the current year’s budget documents. They are brimming with confidence that the Supreme Court’s scrutiny will reveal no…
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Duterte’s Missed Opportunity: Philippines Struggles to Protect West Philippine Sea and Philippine Rise from China
In a revealing interview on state-run Radyo Pilipinas, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile criticized former President Rodrigo Duterte for failing to safeguard the Philippines’ interests in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). Despite Duterte’s friendly relations with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Beijing, Enrile pointed out that the national interest in the WPS was…
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CIDG Chief Clarifies No External Pressure in Filing Charges Against Duterte
Maj. Gen. Nicholas Torre III, head of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), stated on Tuesday that he received no directives from either the Senate or Malacañang to initiate legal action against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Torre emphasized that the decision to file charges of inciting sedition and unlawful utterances stemmed from his duty…
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CIDG Chief: No Directives Received to File Charges Against Duterte
In a recent statement, Maj. Gen. Nicholas Torre III, the head of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG), clarified that he received no instructions from either the Senate or Malacañang to initiate legal action against former President Rodrigo Duterte. Torre emphasized that the decision to file charges of inciting sedition and unlawful utterances stemmed…
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