President Rordrigo Roa Duterte on Tuesday, November 8, ordered government agencies to speed up rehabilitation projects in Tacloban City, which was severely damaged by supertyphoon ‘Yolanda’ three years ago.
Malacañang on Tuesday, November 8, underscored the use of information and communications technology (ICT) in easing traffic congestion in Metro Manila and other highly urbanized areas in the country.
The Duterte administration is exerting efforts in preparing and providing speedy delivery of aids and distribution of employment shelter assistance to victims of calamities, a top Malacañang official said.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, Nov. 7 signed an executive order creating an expanded Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC) that will draft the law to create a new Bangsamoro region.
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday, Nov. 7 that he would sign the Paris Climate agreement following an extensive debate with the members of his Cabinet.
President Rodrigo Duterte will leave for Malaysia Wednesday, Nov. 9 for a two-day official visit, which is expected to deepen relations between the two Southeast Asian neighbors.
Malacanan assured the public that President Duterte is fit and healthy to perform his job as the chief executive.
Malacañan official expressed optimism that the appointment of Sung Kim as the new United States Ambassador to the Philippines signals a desire from the Americans to foster a better cultural understanding between the US and the Philippines.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, November 4, vowed that he will crush criminality as drug syndicates may have resorted to kidnapping activities.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, November 4, said he is unfazed by any coup attempts and mass demonstrations against him, challenging those who are against his administration to run the government if they can.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, November 3, welcomed Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) chairman Nur Misuari in a historic meeting in Malacañan.
The Duterte administration plans to start implementing major infrastructure projects before the end of the year to address the country’s infrastructure deficit and to prop up the economy.
President Rodrigo Duterte led the ceremonial send-off of some 17 Vietnamese fishermen in Sual, Pangasinan on Wednesday, November 2.
The Duterte administration will prioritize building big infrastructure projects in Mindanao and in Metro Manila to create more jobs and uplift the living conditions of Filipinos, the country’s Finance Secretary said on Wednesday(November 2).
President Rodrigo Duterte visited and honored several soldiers who were wounded in a recent clash with the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Jolo, Sulu on Monday.
The Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) are all set to provide security and safety for the public during the observance of the All Saints’ and All Souls’ Day on November 1 and 2, respectively.
(COTABATO CITY) President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday (October 29) promised to “pour” funds in Mindanao to usher growth and development in the region. “You will have a share of the national wealth. Sinabi ko sa inyo na bubuhusan ko ng pera ang mga Moro region,” President Duterte said in his speech during the launching of the Comprehensive Reform and Development Agenda for Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (ARMM) and other Read More
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said on Friday (October 28) that the recently concluded official visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Japan has yielded 12 business agreements valued at US$1.8 billion.
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday that his three-day visit to Japan has been very fruitful, noting that Philippines-Japan ties remain excellent as the two countries agreed to strengthen cooperation on the basis of shared interests.
(Yokohama, Japan)—President Rodrigo Duterte visited the Japan Coast Guard on Thursday (October 27) wherein he was shown firsthand the Japan Coast Guard’s capability in disaster and rescue response.
(TOKYO, Japan)– Prime Minister Shinzo Abe gave a rousing welcome and hosted a dinner on Wednesday, October 26 for Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte during the latter’s first visit to Japan as state leader. Abe said there is a deep, warm, family-like or brotherly relationship bond between the Philippines and Japan.
TOKYO, JAPAN – President Rodrigo Duterte underscored on Wednesday the stronger economic ties with Japan which he said will continue to be a priority for the Philippines as the two countries celebrate the 60th year of bilateral relations.
President Rodrigo Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Wednesday signed agreements to acquire vessels and training aircraft for the Philippines.
(TOKYO, Japan)–President Duterte on Tuesday, October 25, met the Filipino community in Japan and expressed his gratitude to the Japanese for helping them find stable jobs.
The Duterte administration is ready to handle future disasters as shown in its quick response and effectiveness in addressing the aftermath of typhoons Karen and Lawin, a Palace official said on Monday (October 24).
The Duterte administration is ready to handle future disasters as shown in its quick response and effectiveness in addressing the aftermath of typhoons Karen and Lawin, a Palace official said on Monday (October 24).
Education, agriculture and health will be the top three priorities of President Rodrigo Duterte in his administration. The President announced this during his visit to Isabela on Sunday as he led the distribution of relief goods and other assistance to the victims of typhoon “Lawin”.
Tuguegarao city- President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday, October 23, that he would revive Masagana 99 and Biyayang Dagat, projects of the late president Ferdinand Marcos, to ensure food self sufficiency in the country.
President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday, October 21 said his recent State Visits to Brunei Darussalam and the People’s Republic of China have strengthened the Philippines’ economic and diplomatic ties with both countries and have opened doors for more meaningful engagements as they discussed ways to deepen their bilateral relations and explored other areas of undertakings .
The visit of President Rodrigo Duterte to Japan next week will reaffirm the six decades of strategic partnership between the two countries, a representative from the Japanese Embassy said.
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