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Former party-list congressman representing Akbayan, Rep. Walden Bello believes the controversial senator and former DOJ Secretary, Sen. Leila de Lima will win against Pres. Rody Duterte on her word war against the President. According to Walden Bello, Sen. De Lima's courage regarding her word war against the 71-year-old President Duterte will surely favor her. Bello also added that main reason why Pres. Duterte attacked the senator was because he found in her a worthy opponent. The former Akbayan Representative was quoted as saying "I also know she (De Lima) is one hell of a woman, who's not going to allow herself to be bullied into submission by a guy who's admitted [to] fabricating or planting evidence to get rid of people in the past." Walden Bello also believes that our government under the leadership of Pres. Rody Duterte is made up of 98% Duterte ass kissers, which makes De Lima "indespensible" because she is not afraid to stand up against

The tough-talking President of the Republic of the Philippines could not control his temper and his outpouring love of country as he ordered the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines to destroy their enemies. Watch the Very Strong Statement of Pres. Rody Duterte: Although the order is seems to be ordinary for the commander-in-chief but his strong statement of ignoring the Commission on Human Rights caught the attentions of netizens who keeps on supporting the first President from Mindanao. During a press conference wherein the 71-year-old President addressed the current issues of the country such as the extra-judicial killings and the rampant bias media reporting against the administration, Pres. Duterte issued a very intriguing statement to the press. According to Pres. Duterte the AFP should not thing about the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) while performing their duties. He also ordered the PNP not to be bothered with the CHR in neutralizin

Albuera, Leyte Mayor Rolando Espinosa revealed the names and identities of personalities who were involved in various illegal drug activities of his son, Kerwin Espinosa, the alleged leader of the Eastern Visayas drug syndicate. Mayor Espinosa's list of alleged drug cohorts of his son includes several police officers, members of the Philippine Congress and it even include a senator who served as Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary. In a news report posted by GMA News reporter Jay Sable he noted that Mayor Espinosa was supposed to reveal the identities of some 30 individuals he mentioned in his affidavit but later on he changed his mind for fear of his life and the lives of his loved ones. When Mayor Espinosa was asked by some reporters about the identities involved in the Eastern Visayas drug trade, the mayor revealed the names of Congressmen and even a senator on his sworn affidavit. Although Mayor Espinosa did not directly name the controversial senator Leila De Lima

Sen. Franklin Drilon made headlines anew after his interrogation with the PNP Chief on their "Oplan Tokhang" operations went viral on social media. During the senate inquiry in the alleged extra-judicial killings, the senator keeps on questioning the abilities of the PNP to conduct such kind of operation. Watch How Sen. Drilon Questions Gen. Dela Rosa on Oplan Tokhang: The PNP Chief answered politely the questioned asked by the Senator but most netizens were angry with Sen. Drilon on the way he delivered his question to the PNP Chief. According to Sen. Drilon, one of the ally of the former President Aquino and considered as leader of Liberal Party, the Oplan Tokhang operation of the PNP is indeed alarming due to some reported data which was given to the senator. Sen. Drilon also shared during the Senate Inquiry some documents to prove that some people were alarmed with the alleged "Oplan Tokhang." Although the PNP Chief keeps on explaining his side, Se

One of the most popular Kapamilya reporter, Atom Araullo aired his side on the sudden resignation from ABS-CBN by posting his message on his official Twitter account. The 33-year-old Atom Araullo tweeted the following message "Having studied pressing issues based on fact and with an open mind, journalists, like any other individual, should immediately stand up the truth. This does not weaken our journalism. It strengthens it," he said in a statement on Twitter. Atom Aruallo who made headlines during his courageous coverage of super typhoon Yolanda and he was even linked to Miss Universe title-holder Pia Wurtzbach. The young bachelor and veteran reporter added further that "Our guiding principles are fairness and accuracy," Some rumors keeps on spreading online that move of Atom Araullo was done to protect the integrity of ABS-CBN who is also dubbed by most Duterte supporters as one of the bias media network in the country. Atom Araullo's unexpected r

Controversial actor and considered as one of the country's "bad boy" on Philippine cinemas, Baron Geisler made headlines anew after a video of himself challenging "the son" for a drug test. Although Baron Geisler did not name the person he was referring to, most netizens speculates that the actor was referring to Baste Duterte the son of Pres. Rody Duterte. According to the actor he is ready for a drug test anytime and even asked what the father will do with his son once it is proven that he was also involved into drugs. The video which was first posted by DZRH News on their Facebook account was also shared by one of the country's most popular social media personality Mocha Uson on their FB Page. Watch the Viral Video of Baron Geisler Challenging Baste Duterte for a Drug Test:

Newly-elected senator Manny Pacquiao showed some intelligent during the Senate Inquiry on Extra-Judicial hearing headed by the controversial senator Leila De Lima. Sen. Manny Pacquiao was able to uncover some inconsistent statements made by Sen. De Lima and witness named Hara from Pasay City. In a viral video which already generated more than 3.6 million views and was first posted by Pres. Rodrigo Roa Duterte News Facebook Page, they uncovered how Sen. De Lima and witness Hara lied during the investigation. During the first day of the Senate Hearing, the witness named Hara clearly mentioned that the arrest of his alleged drug pusher husband happened during the time and administration of Pres. Aquino but on the second day of hearing, Sen. De Lima came to rescue when asked by Sen. Pacquiao for confirmation. Sen. De Lima during the investigation even noted during the hearing that the witness was under oath and every statement she made were recorded. Who do you think is lying ba

Joshua Oliveros became the third kids finalists who win the country's most prestigious singing competition for kids in the country, The Voice of the Philippines Kids edition Season 3. The 11-year-old aspiring singer from Team Lea was announced as the grand champion of The Voice Kids during the live finale night and awarding ceremony held on Sunday, August 28, 2016 at the Resorts World Manila. The young singer Joshua Oliveros was able to defeat his fellow finalists Justin Alva of Team Bamboo and Antonetthe Tismo of Team Sara through public voting. This is also the first time that Team Lea won the title as mentor of The Voice Kids winner. Joshua Oliveros won the title after he received the highest number or percentage of votes with 38.07 percent. Team Sara's Antonetthe Tismo finished second with 36.69 while Justin Alva got 25.24 percent in what is considered as one of the closest race so far in the history of The Voice Ph. Joshua Oliveros brought with him the whoopin

Newly-elected senator of the Republic of the Philippines, Sen. Leila De Lima is in hot water anew after former NBI Deputy Director Reynaldo Esmeralda released the CCTV footage of the former DOJ Secretary and Janet Napoles meeting. The former NBI Deputy Director Reynaldo Esmeralda the CCTV footage featuring De Lima and Napoles was taken on May 13, 2013. The footage showed the former DOJ Secretary meeting with the pork barrel queen. Sen. Leila De Lima's meeting with Janet Lim Napoles happened before the pork barrel issue caught the attentions of the mainstream media and the general public. Reynaldo Esmeralda also noted during an interview with TV5 that he could still remember the time when he and another deputy director were removed by De Lima because they were accused of being connected to Janet Lim Napoles. The former NBI Deputy Director came out lately and denied the allegations against them and they also showed a CCTV footage that will prove that Napoles and De Lima ar

Veteran news reporter and TV host Atom Araullo confirmed that he has resigned as a news reporter of ABS-CBN News and Current Affairs according to an article posted by Noel Ferrer of Abante-Tonite. Although Atom Araullo already resigned from his post as news reporter of TV Patrol, ANC and Bandila, Atom will continue to host ABS-CBN's morning show "Umagang Kay Ganda" and late-night "Red Alert." The former student activist during his university days at the University of the Philippines graduating with a degree in Applied Physics. Atom Araullo on his part chose to keep mum as to why he resigned from the Kapamilya Channel as news reporter. Before Araullo's confirmed resignation from ABS-CBN, he expressed his strong opinion on issues regarding the burial of former President Ferdinand Marcos at the Libingan ng mga Bayani. According to some sources online, the resignation of Atom Araullo from ABS-CBN as reporter was due to his statement on Facebook and

The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Rodrigo Duterte revealed the popular "drug matrix" inside the Bilibid Prison indicating links between Sen. Leila de Lima and some Bureau of Corrections officials who were involved in the illegal drug trade inside the Bilibid Prison during the Aquino administration. Detailed Drug Matrix that Went Viral Online: Pres. Rody Duterte uncovered the Bilibid Drug Matrix in the early hours of the morning on Thursday in Davao City. The statement was released by the 71-year-old President after the question and answer session and visit with columnists at a nearby stop in Davao City. Based upon the matrix released by Pres. Duterte, Sen. Leila De Lima is one of the highest official during the Aquino admin involved in the alleged Bilibid Matrix. The other names who were included in the drug matix were the following personalities: Sen. De Lima's former driver and alleged lover Ronnie Palisoc Dayan former Justice Underse

Newly-elected Senator of the Republic of the Philippines, Sen. Dick Gordon asked the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) the reasons why they were not noisy in the past 10 years. According to Sen. Gordon, for the past years the riding-in-tandem cases were rampant but the CHR did not create any noise. Watch How Sen. Gordon Asks CHR During the Senate Hearing: Sen. Gordon felt really disappointed because during the time of President Aquino, the riding-in-tandem cases were rampant and kept on victimizing people but the CHR were silent. The Philippine National Red Cross (PNRC) chairman noted that the riding-in-tandem victimized many innocent lives and there were even rumors that the people behind the riding-in-tandem are prisoners who were given a chance to go out in their cell temporarily to perform the crime. Aside from the disappointment with the CHR, Sen. Gordon also recommended that the Philippine government under Pres. Duterte must inform China, Hong Kong and Taiwan that most of

The Secretary of the Department of Transportation, Sec. Arthur Tugade revealed some of the Transportation Department's plans and solutions on how to end the worsening traffic situation in Metro Manila. Some of the major plans under the Duterte administration to ease the traffic includes the construction of Cable Cars, building modular bridges, implementing the Bus Rapid Transport and allowing companies to operate double decker bus in different parts of Metro Manila. The project proposals on ending the worsening traffic problems in Metro Manila was presented by the Department to Transportation to the Senate in aid to request an Emergency Power for President Rody Duterte. Aside from the project proposals prepared by the Transportation Department, Sec. Arthur Tugade also said that the Philippines needs a 30-year road map. Based on their study the country needs a government plan that is legislated, so that traffic experienced in EDSA will not spread in other cities in the coun

President Rody Duterte is indeed a man of courage and always true to his word as he ordered the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) to exempt Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) from Overseas Employment Certificae (OEC) requirement on an experimental basis. According to DOLE Secretary Silvestre Bello III under the directives of President Duterte the Governing Board of the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), has issued Governing Board Resolution No. 12, Series of 2016, exempting a group of OFWs from OEC requirement starting September 15, 2016. The resolution was signed by Sec. Bello, POEA Administrator and Governing Board Vice-Chair Hans Leo J. Cacdac, and members Felix M. Oca, Estrelita S. Hizon, Alexander E. Asuncion, and Milagros Isabel A. Cristobal. According to the DOLE Secretary the POEA Board issued the Resolution following the directive of the President to streamline processes in the deployment of OFWs, to affod them facility and ease in transaction

Pres. Rody Duterte's Cabinet member, Sec. Arthur Tugade of Department of Transportation reveals some plans on how to ease the worsening traffic congestion in Metro Manila. According to Sec. Tugade he seeks to open private subdivisions and villages to motorists to solve Manila's problems. During the First Hearing of the Senate Public Services Committee on the "Proposed Emergency Powers for President Duterte" to solve the traffic problem in Metro Manila. Sec. Tugade was quoted as saying "Sa kalsada sobra sobra na 'yung sasakyan. Sobra sobra, dapat bawasan 'yung sasakyan, magpatayo ka ng kalsada o gumamit ka ng kalsada ng iba, 'yung mga privately-owned kagaya ng subdivisions," Tugade said. One of the solutions to ease the traffic problems in Metro Manila is reduce the number of cars and build more roads but the Transportation Secretary also suggested to use privately-owned roads like those in subdivisions to ease the worsening traffic proble