SONA 2020
NegOr residents hopeful of better days as PRRD lays out plans
July 27, 2020, 10:22 pm
DUMAGUETE CITY – Cross-sector representatives have expressed hopes of better days to come amid the threat of the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) as President Rodrigo Duterte pronounced his plans and programs for the last two years of his term. President Duterte delivered his fifth… Read More
PH in good fiscal position to beat pandemic: PRRD
July 27, 2020, 10:21 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte is optimistic the domestic economy will be able to surpass the challenges posed by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In his fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, the President said the government’s “fiscal position is… Read More
Duterte values role of sports academy to sports dev’t
July 27, 2020, 10:20 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday recognized the importance of the establishment of the National Academy of Sports (NAS) in the development of sports in the country. "I appreciate the law of establishing the National Academy of Sports," Duterte said during his fifth State of the… Read More
Albayanos see hope in strategic fight vs. Covid-19 after SONA
July 27, 2020, 10:19 pm
LEGAZPI CITY – Albayanos from all walks of life see hope and are expecting more concrete government action plans specifically in the fight against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) after President Rodrigo Duterte's fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered at the Batasang Pambansa… Read More
Bacolod mayor thanks special mention of LGUs' efforts vs. Covid
July 27, 2020, 10:13 pm
BACOLOD CITY -- Mayor Evelio Leonardia on Monday praised President Rodrigo Duterte's acknowledgment of the contribution of the local government units (LGUs) in the country's battle against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic. "We are appreciative that he made special mention of the… Read More
PRRD calls on lawmakers to pass CREATE Act
July 27, 2020, 10:03 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday called on lawmakers for the immediate passage of the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act to help boost the domestic economy’s recovery. The measure aims to help enterprises immediately bounce from the impact of the… Read More
PRRD urges Pinoys to travel locally once protocols in place
July 27, 2020, 9:34 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday urged the public to help boost the country's economy by traveling locally when protocols are already in place. "The tourism and recreation industries, which are among the hardest hit by the pandemic, count on our full support... We enjoin our people… Read More
Gov’t to crackdown online scammers
July 27, 2020, 9:21 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte warned on Monday online scammers that the government will go after them as it intensifies consumer protection. This, according to Duterte in fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), as online transactions surged since community quarantine measures were… Read More
BARMM, Cotabato residents support PRRD’s message of ‘hope’
July 27, 2020, 9:12 pm
COTABATO CITY – Residents of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) and Cotabateños have expressed support for President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s message of hope and resilience amid the continuing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic.In several interviews with… Read More
We will not dodge obligation to fight for human rights: PRRD
July 27, 2020, 9:11 pm
MANILA – The present administration will not shirk from its responsibility in upholding human rights despite criticisms of the aggressive crackdown on illegal drugs. This, according to President Rodrigo R. Duterte in his fifth State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) at the House of Representatives… Read More
PRRD warns ‘opportunists’ amid Covid-19 pandemic
July 27, 2020, 9:03 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte on Monday warned “opportunists” amid the government’s response to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. Duterte made the warning as he acknowledged during his fifth and penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) that the implementation… Read More
'Build, Build, Build' infra projects are economic benefits: PRRD
July 27, 2020, 9:00 pm
MANILA – The government’s massive infrastructure projects under the “Build, Build, Build” program are not only starting point for the country’s swift recovery after the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic but are also economic benefits. Speaking in his 5th State of the Nation Address… Read More
PRRD hopes SSL-5 prods ‘young, brilliant’ Filipinos to join gov’t
July 27, 2020, 8:52 pm
MANILA –As President Rodrigo R. Duterte expressed optimism that the passage of the Salary Standardization Law (SSL) 5 would encourage “young and brilliant” Filipinos to join the government, he cited the passage of SSL 5 as among his government's accomplishments this year. In his fifth and… Read More
Boracay stakeholders support BIDA creation
July 27, 2020, 8:49 pm
ILOILO CITY – Stakeholders support the creation of the Boracay Island Development Authority (BIDA) mentioned by President Rodrigo Duterte in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday. Acting Mayor Frolibar Bautista of Malay town, which hosts the world-renowned Boracay Island, said… Read More
Duterte calls Drilon ‘hypocrite’ for defending Lopezes
July 27, 2020, 8:39 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday took a jab at Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon for defending the Lopezes after ABS-CBN Corp. failed to secure a new franchise from the House of Representatives. Duterte, in his fifth and penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA), called… Read More
Improve your services by December, PRRD to telcos
July 27, 2020, 8:34 pm
MANILA – The country’s two major telecommunication companies (telcos) on Monday got President Rodrigo Duterte's warning to improve their services by December or risk getting shut down. In his fifth state of the nation address (SONA) Monday, Duterte said he would take “drastic steps”… Read More
Youth, village polls postponement saved gov't funds: PRRD
July 27, 2020, 8:33 pm
MANILA – The postponement of the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) to December 2022 has saved the government much-needed funds, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Monday. “I welcome the passage of the law postponing the Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections. The… Read More
PRRD gives people hope on Covid-19 vaccine: Antique guv
July 27, 2020, 8:31 pm
SAN JOSE DE BUENAVISTA, Antique -- President Rodrigo Duterte gave people hope to win the battle against the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) with the possibility of acquiring a vaccine during his 5th State-of-the-Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, Antique Governor Rhodora Cadiao said on Monday. The… Read More
GenSan execs satisfied with gov’t direction in fight vs Covid-19
July 27, 2020, 8:29 pm
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – Officials here and in nearby South Cotabato province have expressed satisfaction over the national government’s direction in addressing the continuing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic as cited in President Rodrigo Duterte’s 5th State of the Nation Address… Read More
Banks, landlords urged to help MSMEs
July 27, 2020, 8:28 pm
MANILA – The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) and the banks should extend financial relief to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to help them cope with the pandemic, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said on Monday. In his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Duterte urged both the… Read More
