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Union of Filipino journalists tells Duterte: Speak clearly

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 31 12:51 AM

A media group on Friday called on President Rodrigo Duterte not to blame journalists for their reports, because he also has a responsibility to ensure that his statements are clear. Read more »

Duterte, nag-sorry sa mga inosenteng nadamay sa giyera kontra droga

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 19 10:21 AM

Sinagot din ni Pangulong Duterte ang iba pang mga isyu sa kanyang panayam kay ABS-CBN chief of reporters Lynda Jumilla. Read more »

Duterte on killing criminals: Those who believe me are 'stupid'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 11:11 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said people who believe that he killed criminals when he was still Davao City mayor are "stupid". Read more »

Duterte: Teachers to get pay hike after cops, soldiers

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 10:45 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday reassured teachers that they will soon get a pay raise, following his promises of increases in the salaries of police officers and soldiers. Read more »

Duterte: No 'proof beyond reasonable doubt' in narco-list

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 10:41 PM

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday admitted that his so-called "narco-list" is not strong enough to establish the guilt of people being linked to the illegal drug trade. Read more »

Duterte: Leni joining anti-Marcos burial protest was last straw

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 08:51 PM

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Leni tweets during Du30 interview: 'I'm sorry you were not truly loved....

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 07:44 PM

Vice President Leni Robredo echoed a London-based Somali poet in a tweet amid the live interview of President Rodrigo Duterte with ABS-CBN News. Read more »

Duterte to critics: Take your complaints to God

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 19 10:17 AM

"If you have something against me or my mouth or my character, go to God and complain. Siya ang may gawa. He is the one to be blamed." Read more »

WATCH: Is Duterte happy about being President?

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 19 10:07 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte said he is still adjusting to his job as chief executive of the Philippines. Read more »

NPA not behind Leyte bombing: Duterte

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 19 10:03 AM

"Turf war. You cannot attribute it to anybody. Ang NPA walang record na magtapon ng granada sa mga tao." Read more »

Duterte tells highs and lows of being president

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 06:05 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte admitted on Thursday that being the head of state at 71 years old is "not confusing, but stressful." Read more »

Duterte says declaring martial law 'useless'

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 29 05:51 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated on Thursday he is not keen on declaring martial law, which he said is "useless." Read more »

Duterte eyes compromise on SSS pension hike

Dharel Placido, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 29 05:41 PM

MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday said he is still studying whether to approve the proposal of the Social Security System (SSS) to increase the pension of its members in two tranches beginning this January 2017. Read more »

Duterte sorry for 'unintended' killings in drug war

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 29 05:41 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday recognized and apologized for “unintended" killings in his intensive campaign against illegal drugs. Read more »

Duterte: No new Cabinet post for Robredo; Cayetano to head DFA

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 29 05:42 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said he is not considering giving Vice President Leni Robredo a new post in his cabinet following the latter's resignation as housing czar. Read more »

Duterte: Leyte blast drug-related

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Dec 29 05:41 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said the bombing of the Hilongos plaza in Leyte on Wednesday night was drug-related. Read more »

Duterte says he once threw man from helicopter, would do it again

Reuters
Updated as of Dec 29 05:45 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte clarified Thursday that he did not throw people off helicopters, contrary to his statement during a speech to victims of typhoon "Nina" earlier this week. Read more »