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Philippines lifting of moratorium on WPS exploration a “unilateral” move concerning its “economic rights” – Energy chief

October 16, 2020

The Philippine government’s lifting of the suspension of petroleum activities and the resumption of exploration in the West Philippine Sea is its “unilateral” decision that concerns its “economic rights,” Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said on Friday. Cusi expressed hope that

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Duterte: I have money for COVID-19 vaccine

October 15, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Wednesday night that the government has the money to purchase the vaccine against coronavirus disease for the Filipinos. In a televised message, Duterte also said that Russia is eyeing to put up in the country

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Duterte got assurance from Velasco, Cayetano to work together for passage of 2021 budget – Palace

October 13, 2020

New House Speaker Lord Allan Velasco and his predecessor Taguig City Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano have assured President Rodrigo Duterte to cooperate in passing the proposed budget for next year, Malacanang said on Tuesday. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry

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Duterte calls Cayetano, Velasco in a meeting in Malacanang

October 13, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte has called in Malacanang Taguig City Rep. Alan Peter Cayetano and Marinduque Rep. Lord Allan Velasco in a meeting in Malacanang today amid their dispute over House speakership. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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Duterte orders Congress to convene special session on Oct 13-16 to pass 2021 national budget

October 9, 2020

To avoid any delay in the passage of the 2021 national budget, President Rodrigo Duterte orders Congress to convene a special session on October 13-16 and certified it as urgent, Malacanang said on Friday. “President Rodrigo Roa Duterte today, October

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Duterte warns House to solve leadership issue

October 8, 2020

By Ella Dionisio President Rodrigo Duterte Thursday night warned Congress to solve the leadership impasse that may affect the passage of the 2021 P4.5 trillion national budget or else he will solve the problem. In a televised message, Duterte appealed

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Palace says suspension of House sessions will not affect passage of 2021 budget

October 7, 2020

Malacanang on Wednesday said the  suspension of the House of Representatives sessions until Nov 16 will not have any effect on the passage of the 2021 budget as the Senate has still plenty of time to conduct plenary deliberations. In

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Duterte to call for full Cabinet meeting on Oct. 12 to discuss further opening of economy, public transport

October 7, 2020

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to convene a full Cabinet meeting next week to discuss the option to further open the economy and find ways to increase the public transportation capacity, Malacanang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said

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