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BCDA president named Duterte adviser

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 13 05:02 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has appointed the president of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority as one of his new advisers. Read more »

Over 200 gov’t officials under PACC ‘lifestyle check’

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 14 06:10 PM

MANILA- The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission said Wednesday it is conducting a “lifestyle check” on at least 200 government officials. Read more »

2 Cabinet members facing corruption probe: Belgica

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 14 03:46 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte’s anti-corruption body is investigating 2 members of his Cabinet over alleged corruption, a commissioner of the task force said Wednesday. Read more »

Duterte defends ex-military appointees: 'Maraming abogado nasabit sa corruption'

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Posted at Aug 06 04:03 AM

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday defended anew the appointment of former military and police officers in his Cabinet. Read more »

P4.1-trillion national budget sa 2020, inaprubahan ni Duterte

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Updated as of Aug 06 12:34 PM

MAYNILA—Inaprubahan ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte ang proposed 2020 national budget Lunes ng gabi. Read more »

Duterte approves proposed P4.1-T national budget for 2020

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Posted at Aug 06 12:30 AM

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the proposed P4.1-trillion national budget for 2020, a Palace official said Monday night. Read more »

'I can rely on them': Duterte defends 'militarization' of Cabinet

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 03 01:17 AM

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday defended his decision anew of appointing former military and police officers to key positions in government. Read more »

'Walang anomalya': Operasyon ng lotto ipinabalik ni Duterte

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Posted at Jul 31 11:07 AM

Ayon kay Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, nagdesisyon si Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte na ipabalik ang lotto dahil wala umanong nakitang anomalya sa operasyon nito. Read more »

Government health resources mobilized to assist victims of Batanes quake: Nograles

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 28 04:50 PM

The government continues to mobilize its resources to assist the victims of the twin earthquakes that hit Batanes on Saturday. Read more »

Duterte wants to extend terms of incumbent barangay, SK officials - Nograles

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Posted at Jul 23 03:14 AM

MANILA—President Rodrigo Duterte is calling for the postponement of the May 2020 elections to extend the terms of incumbent village and youth leaders, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said Monday.   Read more »

Panelo denies rumored Cabinet revamp

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 04:08 PM

Members of President Rodrigo Duterte's Cabinet would not be reshuffled, his spokesman said Monday. Read more »

Duterte scouting for another military man to join his Cabinet

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 17 03:55 PM

Another former military official may soon join President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet. Read more »

Duterte says to form department for OFWs by December

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 12 08:24 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte promised Friday to establish a separate executive department to handle matters concerning Filipino migrant workers by December this year.   Read more »

'Not true': Malacañang denies Cabinet members meddling in speakership race

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 05 06:54 PM

MANILA - Members of President Rodrigo Duterte’s Cabinet are keeping their hands off the heated race for Speaker of the House of Representatives just as the chief executive has kept his promise not to endorse any candidate for the post, Malacañang said Friday.   Read more »

Honasan vows to improve Philippine internet connectivity

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 03 07:07 AM

Former Senator Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan vowed to improve internet connectivity in the country as he starts his new role in President Rodrigo Duterte's official family. Read more »

Honasan takes oath as DICT secretary: Medialdea

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 01 07:05 PM

MANILA - Former Senator Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan has taken his oath as secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT), Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said Monday. Read more »

Andanar appointed Cabinet officer overseeing Northern Mindanao

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Posted at Jun 29 08:56 PM

Duterte approved an executive order formalizing the designation of Cabinet secretaries as regional officials, aimed to address regional development and counter communist insurgency. Read more »

Piñol submits courtesy resignation

Pia Gutierrez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 27 11:50 PM

Agriculture Secretary Manny Piñol has submitted his courtesy resignation to President Rodrigo Duterte. Read more »

Pre-SONA forums return in Pasay, Cebu, Davao

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 25 05:46 PM

A 3-part fora highlighting the achievements of President Rodrigo Duterte's administration will be held in different parts of the country starting next week ahead of the fourth State of the Nation Address on July 22. Read more »

Piñol on way out? Palace says no word from Duterte

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 25 04:21 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has not mentioned any supposed plan to revamp his Cabinet, particularly replace Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, Malacañang said Tuesday. Read more »