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Duterte vows to fight for West PH Sea rights ‘in due time’

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 08:58 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte promised Filipinos Monday that the government would stand up for the Philippines’ rights in the West Philippine Sea in “due time,” as his dealings with Beijing came under close scrutiny in light of rising maritime tensions. Read more »

Duterte invites men to see sunbathing girls in Boracay, warns companies polluting Manila Bay

Kristine Sabillo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 12:21 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said the clean-up of Boracay Island was "just the beginning,” as he vowed a continued rehabilitation of tourist spots while going after violators of environmental laws. Read more »

Duterte tells Bong Go: Make good on campaign vows

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Updated as of Jul 22 09:45 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged neophyte Sen. Christopher "Bong" Go to make good on his campaign promises concerning single parents and health programs.    Read more »

Duterte to third telco: Provide 'fast, reliable' service

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Posted at Jul 22 06:10 PM

Dito Telecommunity, composed of Davao tycoon Dennis Uy's Udenna Corp and China Telecom, is mounting a challenge to the dominance of PLDT Inc and Globe Telecom. Read more »

Conned of millions: Duterte says PhilHealth 'dialysis scam' proves 'pervasive' corruption

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Posted at Jul 22 06:07 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday said he was "grossly disappointed" over the alleged misuse of state health insurance funds on "ghost" dialysis treatments, which he said proves that corruption is pervasive.  Read more »

'Papatayin ko talaga kayo': Duterte asks LTO, SSS to drastically improve services

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Posted at Jul 22 06:03 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday named the top five government agencies that need to "drastically" improve their services. Read more »

Duterte backs sports academy for high school students

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 06:01 PM

MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday backed the creation of a National Academy for Sports. Read more »

With supermajority in Congress, Duterte renews pitch to revive death penalty

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 23 12:27 AM

MANILA- With his allies dominating Congress, President Rodrigo Duterte renewed his pitch for the revival of death penalty. Read more »

'Simplify,' Duterte tells agencies as he targets red tape

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Posted at Jul 22 05:54 PM

Duterte made his fourth annual address to the nation before a joint session of address as inflation cooled and as his economic managers moved to revive economic growth momentum. Read more »

Duterte on persisting illegal drug menace: ‘I will end my term fighting'

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 05:49 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte vowed Monday that he will end his term fighting illegal drugs, shunning international criticism during his fourth State of the Nation Address. Read more »

Isyu sa teritoryo, karapatang pantao, tema ng SONA 2019 protest

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Updated as of Jul 22 11:00 PM

Isa sa mga nanaig na isyu ng mga militanteng grupo ay ang posisyon ng administrasyon sa West Philippine Sea at ang tila pagbabalewala umano ng Pangulo sa karapatang pantao. Read more »

Duterte salutes PAGCOR's Domingo, GOCCs for shaping up

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Posted at Jul 22 05:44 PM

Collections from GOCCs reached P61 billion, including P16 billion from Pagcor or the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp, the President said in his fourth State of the Nation Address. Read more »

'Dilawan ako': Imee Marcos taps Catriona Gray's designer for SONA outfit

Karl Cedrick Basco, A BS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 05:34 PM

The daughter of late dictator Ferdinand Marcos, arrived at Batasang Pambansa on Monday donning a Mak Tumang creation which was named “La Filigrina.”  Read more »

Phillip Salvador twits Duterte critics: 'Mamatay kayong lahat'

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Posted at Jul 22 05:27 PM

Actor Phillip Salvador wished death on the critics of President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday, ahead of his annual report to the nation.  Read more »

Duterte son flexes political muscle as Cayetano bags speakership

Christian V. Esguerra, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 05:14 PM

The President's son, Paolo, nominated Cayetano for speaker with a warning: The speaker is expected to step down after 15 months. Read more »

Duterte runs late for 4th SONA

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 04:59 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte ran late for his fourth State of the Nation Address on Monday. Read more »

Some senators 'very cautious' of charter change: Poe

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Posted at Jul 22 04:03 PM

Some senators are "very cautious" of changing the 1987 Constitution, a campaign promise that President Rodrigo Duterte has yet to fulfill halfway into his term, Sen. Grace Poe said Monday. Read more »

After being told to cover up, Hontiveros calls out netizen

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Posted at Jul 22 03:45 PM

Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday called out a netizen for telling her how to dress for the annual State of the Nation Address. Read more »

Mga tagasuporta ng Pangulo, hindi natinag ng malakas ng ulan

Isay Reyes, ABS CBN News
Updated as of Jul 22 10:19 PM

Hindi nagpatinag sa malakas na ulan ang mga taga suporta ng Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte.  Read more »

New Senate to be 'independent, but cooperative' with Palace - Sotto

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 02:49 PM

 The upper chamber of Congress will be independent but cooperative with Malacañang, re-elected Senate President Vicente Sotto said Monday, as several items remained on President Rodrigo Duterte's legislative agenda halfway into his term.  Read more »