Palace hails Cayetano’s confirmation as DFA chief
May 17, 2017
Malacanang lauded on Wednesday the speedy confirmation of Senator Alan Peter Cayetano as the new secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs. The Commission on Appointments approved Cayetano’s nomination about a week after President Rodrigo Duterte announced his appointment to
Cayetano confirmed as foreign secretary
May 17, 2017
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano is the Philippines’ new foreign affairs secretary following the approval from the Commission on Appointments on Wednesday. Cayetano replaced Perfecto Yasay Jr., whose nomination was rejected by the Commission on Appointments a few weeks ago. After
ASEAN, Japan express support to Philippine anti-illegal drug campaign
May 17, 2017
Aside from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Japan expressed its support to the anti-illegal drug campaign of the Philippine government. “Not only ASEAN have manifested that they support ( anti-drug campaign), Japan particularly stated they will continue to give
Duterte warns judiciary vs “playing” with TROs on gov’t projects
May 16, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Tuesday he would not tolerate the judiciary in issuing temporary restraining orders (TROs) that will delay implementation of government projects. This was despite the separation of powers by the executive department and the judiciary. “I
Duterte wants proposal for joint exploration in South China Sea to be reviewed
May 16, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday he wants to review a proposal for joint maritime exploration undertaking in the disputed South China sea to ensure that it would not be disadvantageous to the Philippines. In a press conference in Davao
Turkey, Mongolia seek Duterte’s help to be part of ASEAN
May 16, 2017
Turkey and Mongolia have sought President Rodrigo Duterte’s help to be part of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN). Duterte disclosed this during his press conference at the Davao City airport upon his arrival from his trips to Cambodia,
Duterte unfazed by possible second complaint before ICC
May 16, 2017
President Rodrigo Duterte shrugged off on Tuesday a plan of Magdalo Partylist Representative Gary Alejano to file a complaint before the International Criminal Court (ICC) after the House of Representatives justice committee dismissed the impeachment complaint against him. “Yeah, he
House justice committee dismisses impeachment versus Duterte
May 15, 2017
The House committee on justice Monday dismissed the impeachment complaint filed by a partylist congressman against President Rodrigo Duterte.. The panel, chaired by Oriental Mindoro Rep. Reynaldo Umali, will prepare the committee report for plenary action. The justice committee found
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