SONA 2020
House leader lauds Duterte's push for agri dev't
July 27, 2020, 8:20 pm
MANILA – The chairman of the House Committee on Agriculture and Food on Monday commended President Rodrigo Duterte for the inclusion of agricultural development on his development and governance agenda as highlighted in the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga,… Read More
Duterte urges lessors not to kick out MSME tenants
July 27, 2020, 8:20 pm
MANILA – As micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) thrive to survive amid the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, President Rodrigo Duterte has asked lessors to come up with amenable arrangements with their tenants. In his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) Monday, Duterte cited… Read More
PRRD says skills training to retool OFWs
July 27, 2020, 8:19 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has instructed the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA ) to provide skills training for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) so they could find more opportunities here and abroad. "I instructed TESDA to come up with special training to… Read More
Cops, protesters commended for peaceful SONA
July 27, 2020, 8:16 pm
MANILA – Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Archie Gamboa, on Monday commended the protesters and all police commanders and personnel responsible for the peaceful conduct of the fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo Duterte. Gamboa also lauded the move of… Read More
843K local workers, OFWs get cash aid: PRRD
July 27, 2020, 8:12 pm
MANILA – More than 800,000 local and overseas workers affected by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic have benefited from the cash assistance provided by the government, President Rodrigo R. Duterte said on Monday. In his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) at the Batasang… Read More
House vows to pass SONA priority measures
July 27, 2020, 8:09 pm
MANILA – The leadership of the House of Representatives on Monday committed to pass the legislative priorities outlined by President Rodrigo Duterte in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). In a statement, Majority Leader Martin Romualdez described the President’s mission as a… Read More
Death penalty restoration to boost anti-drug drive: DILG
July 27, 2020, 8:08 pm
MANILA – Interior Secretary Eduardo Año on Monday said the reinstatement of the death penalty for drug traffickers will strengthen the country's fight against illegal drugs. In a message to the Philippine News Agency, Año said the measure is long overdue. “We need to pass it in order to… Read More
Do not despair, vaccine is around the corner: Duterte
July 27, 2020, 8:04 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is urging the public not to lose hope amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), stressing that a vaccine may soon be within reach. “Let us not despair. The vaccine is around the corner. Sooner and not later, the virus that gobbled up thousands… Read More
PPRD's 5th SONA brings renewed hope to C. Luzon residents
July 27, 2020, 8:00 pm
CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga – President Rodrigo Duterte delivered on Monday his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA), bringing renewed hope to residents of Central Luzon amid the challenges brought about by the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. As the President enumerated his… Read More
Eastern Visayas execs laud President’s warning vs. telcos
July 27, 2020, 8:00 pm
TACLOBAN CITY – Officials in Eastern Visayas on Monday praised President Rodrigo Duterte’s imposed deadline to telecommunication companies Smart and Globe to improve their services by December. For Ramil Uy, president of the Association (of) Government Information Officers in Eastern… Read More
No US bases to be set up in Subic Bay: DND
July 27, 2020, 7:30 pm
MANILA – Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana on Monday assured the public that no bases of American troops of any kind will be established or constructed on Subic Bay, Zambales. "There will be no US base in Subic. I can assure you about that," he said in a message to… Read More
No face-to-face classes unless Covid-19 vaccine developed: PRRD
July 27, 2020, 7:16 pm
MANILA -- Face-to-face classes are prohibited unless a vaccine against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) has been developed, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday. "Until the Covid-19 vaccine is available, I will not allow the traditional face-to-face teaching or learning unless the risks… Read More
PRRD directs DA, DTI to create livelihood aid projects for OFWs
July 27, 2020, 6:39 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has committed to help overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), particularly those who were displaced from their jobs due to coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic, by providing livelihood assistance including low-interest loans. “I direct the Department of… Read More
PRRD says Ease of Doing Biz law gaining momentum
July 27, 2020, 6:01 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday the Ease of Republic Act No. 11032, or the Ease of Doing Business (EODB) and Efficient Government Service Delivery Act, has eased the burden of businesses and the public in transacting with government offices. In his fifth State-of-the-Nation… Read More
Gov't to provide more schools with ICT equipment
July 27, 2020, 6:00 pm
MANILA – The government will increase the number of schools with information and communications technology (ICT) equipment in support of the Department of Education's (DepEd) Learning Continuity Program for blended learning, President Rodrigo Duterte said Monday. "We must implement online… Read More
PRRD's fifth SONA will offer compassion, comfort to the nation
July 27, 2020, 3:26 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will offer “compassion” and “comfort” to the nation when he delivers his fifth and penultimate state of the nation address (SONA), Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said Monday. Andanar made this assurance,… Read More
Medialdea says ‘bayanihan spirit’ can beat Covid-19
July 27, 2020, 3:20 pm
MANILA – Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea on Monday expressed confidence that the Philippines can win against the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) when the spirit of Filipino “bayanihan” or teamwork thrives. Just hours before President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his fifth and… Read More
SONA 2020 to focus on recovery plans, healthcare system
July 27, 2020, 2:40 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) will be full of optimism and hope, the same with his previous addresses, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Martin Andanar said on Monday. In an interview, Andanar said Duterte will continue… Read More
DOJ chief Guevarra tests negative for Covid-19
July 27, 2020, 2:19 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday said he has tested negative based on swab testing for the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). "Awa ng Diyos, negative sa swab test (Thank God, I tested negative in swab test)," Guevarra told reporters. Guevarra is among the eight Cabinet… Read More
AFP all set to secure PRRD's 5th SONA
July 27, 2020, 1:51 pm
MANILA – The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is ready to secure President Rodrigo R. Duterte's 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) even if it has not detected any threat from lawless groups that might mar the event, the chief of its public affairs office said Monday. "While the AFP has… Read More
