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Senator Joel Villanueva, a newcomer in the Upper House filed Senate Bill 1165 or the "No Garage, No Car," bill that will mandate any person, whether natural or juridical, with residence or business address in metropolitan areas in different pars of the country. Photo Credit: AutoIndustriya.com The senate bill filed by Sen. Villanueva is one of the measures to help the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) and other metropolitan areas to minimize the traffic problems in the Philippines. Senate Bill 1165 will mandate "any person, whether natural or juridical, with residence or business address in metropolitan areas such as, but not limited to Metro Manila, Angeles, Bacolod, Baguio, Batangas, CDO, Cebu, Dagupan, Davao, Iloilo, Naga, and Olongapo, who intends to purchase a motor vehicle" to present a notarized affidavit that will attest to the availability of a 'permanent parking space or facility or that a parking space or facility has been lease

The first-ever President from Mindanao, Pres. Rody Duterte has approved the proposed P3,000 per month increase from the previous P500 per month combat pay. All qualified members of the Philippine National Police and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) will received the increase starting this month. According to Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno, the P3,000 per month combat pay for PNP and the AFP was in pursuant to Pres. Rody Duterte's Executive Order 3 dated September 26, 2016. The monthly combat pay or allowance for the PNP and the military is separate from the salary increase for the personnel of the PNP and AFP as provided by Executive Order 201, s. 2016. In an announcement released to the media, Budget Secretary Diokno was quoted as saying "Officers and enlisted personnel of the AFP performing combat duties/activities and uniformed personnel of the PNP engaged in actual police operations as defined in regulations to be issued by the Secretary of National Def

Pres. Rody Duterte: "I Do Not Talk To Criminals." The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Rody Duterte has closed the door of speaking to the controversial inmate Jaybee Sebastian. The high profile inmate, Jaybee Sebastian expressed his desire to talk with the President as presented by his lawyer. Pres. Duterte made the pronouncement that he will not talk to criminals during a press conference after his arrival from official visit to neighboring Vietnam. The 71-year-old Pres. Duterte was quoted as saying "I do not talk to criminals. He can go to the fiscal if he wants," said Pres. Duterte when asked if he would grant Sebastian an audience. Jaybee Sebastian, a convicted kidnapper and a known personality inside the Bilibid Prison was among the three inmates hurt during a stabbing incident at the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) earlier this week. The high-value inmate was pinpointed by all of the witness presented by the DOJ during the House of R

A Facebook video posted by VOVph is now making the rounds online revealing the earlier statements of former Justice Secretary Leila De Lima against Pres. Gloria Macapagal Arroyo who was supposed to get some treatment outside the country. Watch the Viral Advance Hypocrisy Lessons from Sen. De Lima: The viral video titled "Advance Hypocrisy Lesson From De Lima" showcased how Sen. Leila De Lima reacted when the United Nations said that Arroyo's rights were being violated. Now that Sen. Leila De Lima is involved in one of the most controversial House inquiry about his alleged involvement in the drug trades inside the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) she called the attention of the United Nations and even invited  the UN Special Rapporteur to investigate the extra-judicial killing under the Duterte administration. As DOJ Secretary Leila De Lima denied the request of former Pres. Gloria Arroyo who wanted to depart the country and seek medical treatment abroad even if the

One of the country's most prominent and brilliant lawmaker Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago dies at the age of 71. She succumbed to cancer on Thursday morning as confirmed by her husband Atty. Jun Santiago. The husband of the popular senator was quoted as saying "She died peacefully in her sleep this morning," Atty. Santiago said. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, one of the losing presidential candidate during the 2016 national election passed away while confined at the St. Luke's Medical Center in Bonifacio Global City. According to the families of the late senator, her remains will be brought to Immaculate Concepcion Cathedral in Cubao, Quezon City. Before the untimely death of the brilliant senator, earlier this month, she was brought to St. Luke's Medical Center for cancer treatment, she stayed at the hospital until her death according to the confirmation made by Atty. Santiago. Sen. Miriam Defensor Santiago, the closest rival of former Pres. Ramos duri

The Duterte administration is now reviving plans to build the most expensive Public-Private Partnership deal, building a Metro Manila Subway. The plan was originally proposed during the Aquino administration but failed to materialize. The P374.5-billion ($8.8 billion) subway project in Metro Manila will connect the cities of Makati, Pasay and Taguig. The Department of Transportation headed by Sec. Arthur Tugade is now looking on the possibility of building the project under the administration of Pres. Rody Duterte. The Metro Manila Subway project is also known as the Mass Transit System Loop or Light Rail Transit Line 5 was once considered as the most expensive PPP deal implemented under the Aquino administration but it was removed because of scheduling constraints. Under the Duterte administration the subway PPP deal is being revisited because "there is a demand for the service." Based upon the previous plan the project would be a 20-kilometer system that will consi

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) through their head Sec. Gina Lopez announced that at least 20 more mining operations failed to pass an Environment Audit by the DENR, compelling the department to recommend that they shut down. According to DENR Sec. Lopez, the mining companies which are listed below supposedly violated environmental laws by causing siltation and soil erosion, as well as unchecked dust emissions among other violations. Based upon the findings of DENR, most mining companies who were proposed to be closed down are nickel producers operating in the island of Mindanao. In an interview with the media, DENR Sec. Gina Lopez was quoted as saying "They have to get their act together," Sec. Gina Lopez said during a press briefing on Tuesday. "I will not allow any mining company to make millions while many people suffer ... That's not acceptable, that's against the law." Here's the List of the 20 Mining Companie

Former senator of the Republic of the Philippines Sen. Jinggoy Estrada slams newly-elected senator Leila de Lima who spoke of vile statements against the Philippine President. Jinggoy Estrada recalled what the lady senator did to them who vilified them in various newspapers, radios and TV stations. The 53-year-old former actor stated on his Facebook post that over a year ago Sen. De Lima who served as DOJ Secretary made a trial by publicity against them. He also noted that before the senator accuse Pres. Duterte of being the lowest and the vilest person in this country, she should look at the mirror first and see for herself who between them is the lowest and vilest person in the country today. The son of former Pres. Estrada frankly stated when De Lima said if Duterte likes her "The NERVE and the temerity to say that! Bakit? Tingin mo papatulan ka ni Presidente?" Jinggoy Estrada also prepared some questions to Sen. De Lima and even noted that based on the evidences

Former sexy actress Sabrina M or Karen Pallasigue in real life was arrested by police authorities on Sunday after she was caught on surveillance video using shabu. The arresting officers from the Quezon City Police District released Sabrina M's mugshots following her arrest along with two other suspects who were identified as Erwin Suba San Martin and Edwin Locsin Coloma. Sabrina M was arrested at her home in Napocor Village, Barangay Pasong Tamo in Quezon City over the weekend. The 36-year-old former actress made a name for herself on her previous movies such as "Favorite Subject (1999), Biktima (2003) and Karanasan (1995). After the arrest of Sabrina M, she was presented to the public by the Quezon City Police District on Monday. According to the arresting officers, drug paraphernalia, cell phones, money and three sachets of suspected shabu were seized at the scene by the operatives of the District Anti-Illegal Drugs-Special Operations Task Group (DAID-SOTG) and Dis

Veteran actress Aiko Melendez , one of the Duterte supporters during the campaign period slammed Sen. Leila De Lima on her official Facebook page for not facing her obligation as a public servant and for showing her weakness on the middle of the controversy against her. The 40-year-old Aiko Melendez believes that the Filipino people has a high respect t women especially in the world of politics. According to Aiko as a women politician, Sen. De Lima must be brave to face all the accusations against her. Aiko Melendez, a former councilor of Quezon City said on her Facebook post that Sen. De Lima must face all the accusations labelled against her and she should be careful particularly in using her gender as her sole card against her attackers. The actress-turned-politician also questioned the Senator on her absence at the House of Representatives on their Inquiry on Proliferation of Illegal Drugs inside the National Bilibid Prison during her term as Justice Secretary. Melendez n

A viral video is currently circulating online showing how Sen. Manny Pacquiao uncover the lies presented by Senate witness Edgar Matobato, the alleged member of the Davao Death Squad (DDS) who pinned down Pres. Duterte as the man behind the hundreds of deaths in Davao City. Sen. Manny Pacquiao made a very impressive performance at the Senate floor during the Senate Hearing on EJK conducted by Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights which is now headed by Sen. Dick Gordon who replaced Sen. Leila de Lima. The Senate hearing is still on going with thousands of Duterte supporters claiming that the star witness presented by Sen. De Lima and Sen. Trillanes lied on his various testimonies regarding the DDS. Senator Manny Pacquiao was able to prove that he is worthy to be called a Senator during the deliberations where he questioned the credibility of Edgar Matobato. According to the Sen. Pacquiao how can he and the Filipino public believe on Matobato's testimony because of h

The notorious leader of the Ozamiz gang, Herbert "Ampang" Colangco, one of the witness during House of Representative inquiry on the proliferation of drugs inside the National Bilibid Prison (NBP) during the term of Sec. De Lima made another entertaining video alongside with his fellow witness. Herbert Colangco and other Bilibid inmates who were witness during the House committee hearing perform the famous song "Akala Mo Lang 'Yon," the carrier single of Colangco as a recording artist while inside the prison cell in Muntinlupa. The song "Akala Mo Lang 'Yon" performed by Colangco and his fellow inmate was reportedly dedicated to Sen. Leila De Lima, the alleged main subject of the House of Representatives inquiry. The now viral Facebook video was originally taken by Atty. Ferdinand Topacio one of the inmate's lawyer and uploaded the video on Facebook by OFW in Israel Foundation. For the past few days some netizens caught the attention o

The most controversial senator of the Republic, Sen. Leila De Lima confirmed that the cellular phone number allegedly belonging to her as accused by Bilibid inmate Herbert Colangco. During the House Committee hearing conducted by the House of Representatives, National Bilibid Prison (NBP) inmate Herbert Colangco revealed that he talked with the former DOJ Secretary Leila De Lima using the number presented by Colangco. Due to the popularity of the alleged number of Senator Leila de Lima, the senator confirmed to the media that the number was indeed belonged to her. Sen. Leila De Lima even slammed the members of the congress for publicly disclosing her mobile phone number and home address during the Legislative Hearing on the proliferation of illegal drugs inside the National Bilibid Prison on Tuesday. The neophyte senator who was recently kicked out as Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Justice and Human Rights and replaced by Sen. Dick Gordon. Sen. De Lima faces accusat

Rep. Gary Alejano released a statement doubting the credibility of President Rody Duterte particularly on his war against drugs. According to Rep. Alejano, Pres. Duterte simply duped the Filipino people with his campaign vow. During the campaign period of the former Mayor of Davao City, he promised to the Filipino people that he will end the illegal drugs problem in the Philippines within three-to-six months of his term as President. When Rep. Gary Alejano of the Magdalo Party list group, was asked to react on Pres. Duterte's statement who asked the Filipino people to give him a six-month extension on his self-imposed deadline on war against drugs. Rep. Gary Alejano was quoted as saying "They voted for [Duterte] because of this promise and he just deceived them," Alejano said. The said congressman is part of the so-called legitimate Minority bloc in the House of Representatives (HOR), even recalled that the macho-talking President promised to vacate his seat in

The Philippines, one of Japan's closest ally in the Asian region is poised to become the biggest recipient of Japan's capacity building assistance particularly the transfer of military technology and equipment. The Japanese government will provide modern military aid to the Philippines. Japan Maritime (Oyashio-class submarine & P-3C Orion surveillance aircraft) Based upon the wish list submitted by the Philippines during the administration of Pres. Aquino, the Philippines wanted to have modern equipment such as the P-3C Orion maritime surveillance aircraft, Shirane class destroyers, Hayabusa class missile patrol boats, and Oyashio-class submarines. The transfer of military technology and equipment by Japan to the Philippines is one way of beefing up the capabilities of the two countries in safeguarding its territorial waters in the South China Sea. According to Dr. Ken Kimbo, assistant professor at Keio University's Faculty of Policy Management, "

Convicted drug lord Herbert Colangco revealed on his signed affidavit that the former Justice Secretary and current senator of the Republic, Sen. Leila De Lima received at least P3 million per month as payola from his group, the Carcel Side, a coalition of gangs of inmates from the Visayas and Mindanao. Carcel side is one of the two factions of inmates inside the national penitentiary with over 7,000 members most of them belongs to Oxo Allied Group. The other faction inside the Bilibid is the Presidio side headed by fellow VIP inmate and drug convict Jaybee Sebastian with over 5,000 members. Most members of the Presidio side came from Luzon. According to Herbert Colangco on his affidavit leaked by The Star online, in the four-page affidavit signed by Colangco he explained that the P3-million amount was for "payola" to then DOJ Secretary Leila de Lima, "para sa pribilehiyo sa amin at para maipagpatuloy din ang mga negosyo sa Bilibid." Colangco added further

Renowned supporter of Pres. Rody Duterte based abroad, Sass Rogando Sasot initiated a viral social media campaign to counter the destabilization plot against the Philippines by encouraging every Filipinos to support the "Stop Destabilising" campaign by international news media companies worldwide. Sass Rogando Sasot explained that the opponents of Pres. Rody Duterte together with the international media have the money to influence the international community but as Filipino netizens we have the power to fight for our country. She encouraged all peace-loving and fair-loving supporters of Pres. Duterte to start a social media campaign to send our message to international media. Sasot advised all Filipinos to do the following as a sign of support for the anti-destabilising campaign on social media. 1. Take a picture with this handwritten sign: "Dear International Media: STOP Destabilising the Philippines." 2. Post the picture in your social media accounts (

Kapamilya star Kris Aquino decided to leave ABS-CBN for some reasons, just a few hours after the actress and TV host confirmed that she is leaving ABS-CBN, the network released an official statement on the reasons why Kris Aquino decided to quit the network. According to Kane Errol Chua, head of ABS-CBN Corporate Communications stated that they respect Aquino's decision to leave the network. "We thank Kris for the many years that she has been a Kapamilya bringing joy, hope and inspiration to our viewers worldwide. She will always be a Kapamilya and we wish her well in her new journey," the statement read. The 45-year-old Kris Aquino took to social media early Monday to announce that she has decided to leave ABS-CBN and has signed with APT Entertainment, Inc., which is closely associated with rival GMA-7. Kris Aquino also revealed that it was her manager Boy Abunda who reached out to APT's Tony Tuviera. The veteran actress and TV host who worked with various

Veteran comedian Joy Viado has passed away according to the confirmation released to the media by  some of her closed family members. The sourc close to the comedian that Joy Viado passed away on Saturday evening. She was 57 years old. Annete Lucido, Viado's best friend stated that the comedian suffered a heart attack and was pronounced dead at around 8:55 PM. According to Joseph Christopher, Viado's son, in an interview with DZMM, he said that his mother had difficulty breathing after arriving home from a friend's place on Saturday. Joseph Christopher was quoted as saying "Galing siya sa bahay ng kaibigan niya, at paguwi niya ay medyo nahihirapan na siyang huminga," Joseph shared. "Tapos nung tinakbo namin siya sa hospital, sa kotse pa lang eh talagang nahihirapan na siya. Sa hospital, sinubukan i-revive pero [dead on arrival]."  The family of Joy Viado informed the media and their relatives that the wake will be held at the Arlinton Memorial

One of the country's conglomerate headed by Manny V. Pangilinan, the Metro Pacific Investments Corporation (MPIC) will venture into aviation infrastructure of the Duterte administration by participating in the auction of several Public-Private Partnership Project (PPP). The MPIC wanted to assist the national government headed by Pres. Rody Duterte and various Cabinet Members in assisting the government in building domestic and international airports in the different parts of the Philippines. During the Euromony Philippines Investment Forum in Taguig city, Karim Garcia, Vice Pres. for Business Development of MPIC was quoted as saying "We want airports to be our next new industry - vertical as we call it - because right now we're in roads, rail, water, power and hospitals," Garcia said. Businessman Manny Pangilinan and his firm MPIC said that it will join the bidding for the Five (5) regional airports project worth around P108.19 billion ($2.4 billion) of the

Veteran singer and actress Mocha Uson made headlines anew on social media after she posted a video calling the attentions off all the Duterte supporters on their plight against corrupt lawmakers who wanted to derail the progress of the Department of Social Welfare and Development. According to Mocha Uson on her latest viral video which had generated more than 1.2 million views after just a few hours of posting it online, she called the attentions of DDS to help the the DSWD against the thieves in Congress. In the viral video, Mocha Uson clarified the issue that DSWD Secretary Judy Taguiwalo released a memorandum circular No. 09 which clearly states that there's no need for our poor Filipinos to transact first with any politicians in seeking for help at DSWD. Mocha emphasized the Pres. Rody Duterte did not only focus on the country's problems of drugs and corruptions but he also looks after the welfare of the poor through the leadership of Sec. Judy Taguiwalo, a leftist

Alleged narco-politician, Maguindanao Vice Mayor Abdul Wahad, who was named earlier by Pres. Rody Duterte as one of the politicians involved in illegal drug trade in the country made headlines anew as he was arrested as the alleged mastermind of the Davao City Bombing. Talitay, Maguindanao Vice Mayor Abdul Wahad Saba and his brother Montaser was arrested and brought to the Camp Crame for their alleged involvement in the Davao City Night Market blast last Sept. 2, 2016. In a news report posted by Bombo Radyo Koronadal , the vice mayor of Talitay, Maguindanao was arrested in Cotabato City and brought to Manila for interrogation. The Sabal brothers were pinpointed by the bombmaker who was arrested in North Cotabato as the mastermind behind the blast in Davao City. Abdul Wahad Saba and Montaser Saba were already at the custody of the PNP for the alleged involvement in illegal drug trades in Mindanao. Before the arrest of the Sabal brothers, President Duterte stated earlier th

The Philippine government under the administration of Pres. Rody Duterte readies a total of 14 train projects valued at P1.07 Trillion to boost the country's Infrastructure System. The P1-trillion nationwide pipeline of railway projects will be located in different parts of the Philippines but most of them will be located in the main island of Luzon. The other railway projects will be constructed in the island of Cebu and Mindanao. Under the administration of the first Philippine President from Mindanao, they committed to "redouble" infrastructure improvement as the government plans to roll out five more road maps aimed at sustaining economic development, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto M. Pernia said. The Department of Transportation (DOTr) under the leadership of Sec. Art Tugade submitted a 64-page document to Sen. Grace Poe, who is heading the committee on public services, in line with the government's request for special powers to combat the traf

Former Interior and Local Government Secretary Rafael Alunan wants all journalists who reported about Pres. Rody Dutertes' alleged insult to Pres. Obama be punished by the national government for putting the country's diplomatic relations with the US at risk. In the official Facebook post of losing senatorial candidate Raffy Alunan he stated that reporters who claimed that Pres. Duterte maligned Pres. Obama in his speech before leaving for the ASEAN Summit in Laos "should be singled out and sanctioned for malice and placing the country's diplomatic relations with the U.S. at risk." According to Alunan these kind of journalists are like "saboteurs working under the influence that ought to be blacklisted." Pres. Rody Duterte caught the attentions of international media during his pre-departure speech that he does not owe Obama any explanation on human rights issues since the Philippines is no longer a US colony. The Philippine President was quot

During the past few days Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Arthur Tugade after he was misquoted by an article posted in one of the leading news media outlet in the country, Inquirer. Sen. Honasan defended the Transportation Secretary after he was victimized by the alleged bias reporting of Inquirer. In an official statement released through the official social media account of Sen. Gregorio "Gringo" Honasan, he noted that it is the burden of both mainstream and social media to give accurate data or they become unwitting purveyors of misinformation. Transportation Secretary Art Tugade drew flak recently for allegedly saying that traffic is "JUST a state of mind." What the Duterte Cabinet members actually said verbatim was "A state of mind adds to the problem of traffic." Sen. Honasan posted the following messages both on his official Facebook and Twitter account earlier this morning: "It is the burden of both mainstream and socia

The Philippine military confirmed that at least 25 members of the extremist group Abu Sayyaf were killed and 25 others were seriously wounded due to intensified military campaign against the group in the island of Sulu. According to Western Mindanao Command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) through spokesman Major Filemon Tan, during the first encounter with the Philippine forces and the extremist group 22 bandits were killed and 16 were wounded. Pres. Rody Duterte already ordered the Philippine Military to intensify the operations against the bandit groups Abu Sayyaf which started last week. Aside from the reported number of deaths among the members of the extremist groups, the AFP also reported that in the neighboring province of Basilan 18 Abu Sayyaf members were killed and 9 were wounded during an encounter in the town of Tipo-Tipo. The authorities also identified one of the slain Abu Sayyaf member, he was Sabtola Mahalli who made a name for himself during th

It's a long holiday weekend for all employees and students in the whole Province of Cebu as they enjoy one Special Holiday on September 9, weekends on 10-11 and a Regular Holiday on Monday September 12 in celebration of the nationwide Eid'l Adha. The Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) in the Province of Cebu encouraged all employers to follow the law by paying holiday benefits to their workers on Sept. 9 and Sept. 12. Various educational institutions within the Province of Cebu already declared long weekends for Sept. 9 and Sept. 12 Holidays. September 9, 2016 was already declared as a special holiday in the Province of Cebu in connetion with the birthday celebration of the late Cebuano political leader and President of the Philippines, Sergio Osmena Sr. September 12, 201 was already declared as a Regular Holiday in the entire Philippines in celebration of the Feast of Sacrifice by our Muslim brothers and sisters. Pres. Rody Duterte signed Proclamation 56 whic

The Malacanang Palace already declared the date September 12, 2016 as one of the country's Regular Holiday in observance of Eid'l Adha (Feast of Sacrifice). Based on Proclamation 56 signed by Pres. Rody Duterte on September 5, Eid'l Adha is one of the two greatest feats of Islam. Due to the proclamation of September 12, 2016 as one of the country's Regular Holiday, the Department of Labor and Employment released the Pay Rules for the said holiday. The National Commission on Muslim Filipinos has recommended that the observance of Eid'l Adha will be on Monday, September 12, 2016 as Filipino workers and students nationwide will enjoy a long weekend. The Department of Labor and Employment Mandates that the Following Holiday Pay Rules be Implemented Nationwide: A. If the day is the employee's regular workday: If worked, [the employee] is entitled to 200% of his [or her] basic wage for the first eight (8) hours and, for work in excess of the 8 hours, an a

One of Pres. Rody Duterte's avid supporter on social media, Atty. Bruce Rivera defended the President anew amidst the black propaganda against the President. Aside from netizens who always side with Pres. Duterte, some of the president's loyal supporters on social media released statement defending the President. Atty. Bruce Rivera made another headlines on social media after his post defending the President against the bias local media went viral in just a few hours after it was posted on Facebook. The veteran lawyer from San Beda recalle te hostage crisis involving Hong Kong tourists way back the year 2010. During that time Pres. Aquino was the President which resulted to some outraged by Hong Kong citizens after they saw a photo of Pres. Aquino just smiling during the incident. In defense of Pres. Aquino, local media triedto suppress the release of the controversial Aquino picture because it will cause not only humiliation for Pres. Aquino but it was a national hum

An example of how the national and international media manipulates their reports is now making the rounds online as some concerned netizens posted a video and transcript of Pres. Obama's interview. Watch the Interview of Pres. Obama that Went Viral on Social Media: US President Barrack Obama made headlines in the Philippines after he cancelled the supposed meeting between him and the US President in the sidelines of the ASEAN Summit in Laos. Pres. Rody Duterte became the target of bias national and international media after he was misinterpreted on his statements which was intended for the reporter who asked question to him. Although the President already apologized for his statement against the US President, some news media outlets continue to sensationalize the issue. In the latest interview with Pres. Obama, an international reporter tried to get the side of Pres. Obama on the said issue but Pres. Obama did not issue any malicious statements against the President.

The cancelled meeting between the two leaders of the Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America which was cancelled earlier was moved to a later date according to the announcement released to the media by Presidential Communications Office Secretary Martin Andanar.  During the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Laos, PCO Secretary Martin Andanar clarified the issue of the cancelled meeting between US President Barrack Obama and Philippine Pres. Rodrigo Duterte. Various bias news media outlets not only from the Philippines but from different parts of the world sensationalized the cancelled meeting between the two leaders as they claimed that alleged offensive remarks of Pres. Duterte at Pres. Obama was the reason of the cancellation. Instead of reporting that the offensive remarks was intended for the bias media, various news outlet reported that the remarks was intended for the US President. Pres. Obama just told the me

The very first President from Mindanao, Pres. Rody Duterte made a very intelligent response to some bias reporters who keeps on asking questions with regards to extra-judicial killing and the various plans of the Duterte administration. Watch How Pres. Duterte Silenced Rappler Reporter: During an interview with the Philippine President, a reporter asked Pres. Duterte the reasons why the mayor of Leyte was still free despite the fact that the President already named him as one of the narco-politicians. Pres. Duterte responded that he should follow the rule of law but once the mayor will continue its illegal activities, he will surely kill the mayor. Another reporter also questioned Pres. Duterte's program and its alleged involvement in extra-judicial killing but the President answered decisively. Rappler reporter Pia Ranada also asked the President some bias questions particularly the plans of Pres. Duterte to attend the burial of Pres. Marcos. Ranada also asked the Pre

The first President from the island of Mindanao, Pres. Rody Duterte reminded the United States of America for not giving an apology to the Philippines for its atrocities in Mindanao when at least 600 Moro people were killed in the US' pacification campaign. During a press conference before leaving to Laos for the ASEAN Summit, Pres. Duterte spewed out a tirade of historical extra-judicial killings (EJKs) with US Pres. Barack Obama. The statement of Pres. Duterte was tackled when some reporters asked the President about the possible topic of EJK on the Pres. scheduled meeting with the US President. Pres. Duterte told the press that "Who is he? When as a matter of fact at the turn of the century, before the Americans left, the Philippines, in the pacification campaign of the Moro in this island, there were around 6M ang population ng Moro, how many died? Six hundred. If you can answer this question and give an apology, I will answer him,” Duterte said. Pres. Duterte w