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Duterte says takeover of hotels during pandemic 'not a remedy' under democracy

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Updated as of Apr 16 01:21 AM

MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte said on Thursday that while the government can take over hotels to serve as medical facilities to boost the country's COVID-19 response, this move would not be a "remedy" under a democracy.    Read more »

Envoy says US list of aid may 'satisfy' Duterte after VFA payment demand

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Posted at Mar 05 01:44 PM

The United States' response to President Rodrigo Duterte's demand for payment for a troop deal might satisfy his concern on the modernization of the Philippine military, his envoy said on Friday,    Read more »

Duterte says he wants to 'hear the people' regarding what to do with VFA

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Updated as of Feb 24 10:54 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday he wanted to "hear the people" on what he should do with the Philippines' Visiting Forces Agreement with the US.    Read more »

Duterte praises former military generals in government

Rose Carmelle Lacuata, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 24 12:16 AM

President Rodrigo Rodrigo on Tuesday praised the former military generals he has appointed as members of his Cabinet. Read more »

Duterte checks new military air assets

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Feb 12 08:11 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday inspected 23 newly-delivered air assets for the military.    Read more »

Duterte offers MWSS, DND posts to retiring armed forces chief

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 05 12:27 AM

MANILA (UPDATE) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday offered 2 government posts to the newly retired chief of the armed forces, in another potential appointment of a military general to his administration.  Read more »

Duterte OKs acquiring 15 new military choppers after deadly crash: aide

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Updated as of Feb 04 01:46 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the acquisition of 15 Black Hawk helicopters for the military after an aircraft of a different model crashed in a southern province last month and killed several soldiers, an official said on Thursday.. Read more »

Duterte picks Philippine Army chief Sobejana as new AFP chief

Jamaine Punzalan and Leila Vicente, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 27 08:58 PM

 President Rodrigo Duterte has tapped Army chief Lt. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana to be the new chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, Malacañang said on Wednesday, becoming the third Medal of Valor awardee to lead the organization. Read more »

Duterte wants COVID-19 vaccine shots for families of troops

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 25 04:20 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte promised free COVID-19 vaccines to the families of security forces due to the "important" role in national security, Malacañang said on Monday.    Read more »

Duterte eyes buying more military helicopters after Bukidnon crash

Job Manahan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 23 05:11 PM

The President admitted he was "hurt" when he heard about the helicopter crash in Bukidnon that killed 7, and he would look for funds to replace the air assets.   Read more »

'Where is your honor, excellence?' Question 'unfair,' says Harry Roque in interview

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jan 20 12:43 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman on Wednesday said was "unfair" that he was asked about honor and excellence in relation to a government move allowing troops inside his alma mater, the University of the Philippines.  Read more »

Duterte not consulted on entry of troops into UP: spokesman

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 20 11:48 AM

The defense department failed to consult President Rodrigo Duterte on a move to allow security forces to patrol the campuses of the country's biggest university after authorities accused it of being a breeding ground for communist rebels. Read more »

Duterte backs end of pact barring troops from UP

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 19 03:00 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte "supports" the move of his Defense chief to scrap a pact that bars state troops from the campuses of the University of the Philippines, his spokesman said on Wednesday.  Read more »

Duterte says pandemic, disasters show need for 'unyielding' AFP modernization

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Dec 21 07:28 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte reiterated on Monday his "unyielding commitment" to modernize the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), which he said was key to the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and a recent spate of calamities. Read more »

Duterte lauds troops for operation that killed 7 Abu Sayyaf fighters

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Updated as of Nov 10 06:28 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday lauded the military's Western Mindanao Command for an operation that killed 7 members of Abu Sayyaf’s bandit group in Sulu Sea last week.    Read more »

After Jolo blasts, Duterte says fighting is road to peace for now

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 31 09:19 AM

The Philippines will fight for peace, for now, President Rodrigo Duterte said Sunday following twin attacks in the southern Philippines that left at least 15 people dead. Read more »

Duterte says he may use military in COVID-19 crisis

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Posted at Aug 10 11:37 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he may be forced to use the military in enforcing quarantine protocols if people continue to disobey rules amid the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. Read more »

Who are the ex-generals leading the President's COVID-19 response plan?

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 31 04:38 PM

In yet another testament to his heavy reliance and trust in the military, President Rodrigo Duterte said in a taped address aired Friday morning that he would tap soldiers for the COVID-19 immunization program once a vaccine is available.  Read more »

Duterte meets with troops in Sulu

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 13 10:34 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte visited wounded soldiers in Jolo, Sulu on Monday, Malacañang said. Read more »

Duterte to meet with cops involved in killing of soldiers in Sulu

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 03 12:29 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday will talk with police officers involved in the killing of four soldiers in Jolo, Sulu, Malacañang said as tensions continue to rise between the military and police forces over the incident. Read more »