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Hontiveros: Duterte’s SONA was 'State of China’s Affairs in PH'

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 10:03 PM

MANILA — Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros was dissatisfied with the fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte, calling it "State of China’s Affairs in the Philippines". Read more »

'It's not as simple as that': Nograles defends Duterte's remarks on West PH Sea

Mike Navallo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 09:53 PM

MANILA - Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Monday explained President Duterte's statements during his State of the Nation Address wherein the President said China is in possession of the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

'Cayetano assured no deprivation for House minority bloc'

Karl Cedrick Basco, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 09:47 PM

MANILA — Newly elected House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano assured members of the minority in the 18th Congress they can still handle vice chairmanships or memberships in major committees, a lawmaker said.  Read more »

Quips and quotes from Duterte's 2019 SONA

Art cards by Pamela Denice Ramos and Jayvery Lorenzana, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 08:19 PM

In his 4th State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte delivered an optimistic outlook for his remaining 3 years in office, while defending his stance on some of the country's most controversial issues. Read more »

SONA effigy burning

Mark Demayo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 09:02 PM

Protestors burn an effigy of president Duterte along Commonwealth Avenue on Monday as the president delivers his 4th State of the Nation Address. Read more »

Duterte offers P1.3-million bounty for Negros cops killers

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 12:42 AM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte is offering a P1.3-million bounty for those behind the killing of 4 policemen in Ayungon, Negros Oriental. Read more »

In due time? Duterte says to insist rights in West PH Sea when China drills for oil

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 08:56 PM

MANILA- President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday he would assert Manila’s rights in the West Philippine Sea once its’ oil exploration with China begins. Read more »

Duterte delivers 4th SONA

Jonathan Cellona, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 08:56 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his fourth State of the Nation Address at the Batasang Pambansa in Quezon City on Monday as Senate President Vicente Sotto III (left) huddles with newly-elected House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano. Read more »

Maximum tolerance, ipinatupad ng PNP sa pagharap sa SONA protests

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 08:54 PM

Dahil dito, walang bitbit na mga armas maliban sa mga truncheon at shield ang mga pulis.  Read more »

Mga disenyong Pinoy inirampa ng mga mambabatas, bisita sa SONA 2019

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 08:51 PM

Nakaligtas mula sa bashing si Sen. Nancy Binay ngayong taon at pinuri pa siya ng netizens.  Read more »

PANOORIN: Duterte nakikanta sa orchestra matapos ang SONA

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 09:01 PM

Naki-jamming si Pangulong Duterte sa Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra matapos ang kaniyang SONA. Read more »

No mention of federalism, charter change in Duterte's 4th SONA

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 08:48 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte did not mention federalism and charter change in his fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Read more »

WATCH: Duterte sings along with orchestra after SONA

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 08:45 PM

After blasting the corrupt, venting about red tape, and calling on Congress to pass his legislative priorities, President Rodrigo Duterte just had to break into song.  Read more »

Duterte slams smokers: 'They should be exterminated'

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 07:19 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte slammed cigarette smokers, as he called on Congress to further raise the tax on tobacco and alcohol because of its negative effects on health. Read more »

Duterte says he believes in 'universal mind,' quotes Bible

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 11:06 PM

MANILA (UPDATED) - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he believes in a "universal mind" as he quoted a Bible verse to explain his stand on the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Duterte tinulak ang death penalty, tinalakay ang West PH Sea sa SONA 2019

ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 09:51 PM

Ang pagbabalik sa parusang kamatayan ang isa sa mga tinalakay ni Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte sa kaniyang SONA.   Read more »

'Kumpleto na tayo': In jest, Duterte prays for 'Big One' to happen now

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:56 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he will pray that the so-called "Big One" will hit while he is delivering his speech so as to give the country a "new day." Read more »

Duterte bats for Water Resources dept, jests about 'girlfriend'

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:55 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday jested about a supposed "girlfriend" as he called on lawmakers to pass a measure that would create an executive department and a commission to manage water resources.  Read more »

Showing support for the President

George Calvelo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:43 PM

Pro-Duterte supporters gathered at the IBP Road cheer as the president arrives at the House of Representatives to deliver his 4th State of the Nation Address on Monday.  Read more »

Duterte asks Congress to OK pay hike for public teachers, nurses

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:39 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged lawmakers to a salary increase for government workers, including teachers and nurses. Read more »