Ressa conviction founded on Philippines’jurisprudence and Constitution Firm in position on Ms. Maria Ressa and her unfounded allegations against President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his administration A Palace official on Sunday rejected the call of European lawmakers for Philippine government … Continue reading PCOO rejects EU Parliament call to drop charges vs. Ressa
No reason to revoke PH’s GSP+ status The Philippine government does not see any reason the European Union (EU) would revoke the trade perks it granted to Manila, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Friday. “So far, we are able to … Continue reading EU THREATENS PH WITH ECONOMIC SANCTIONS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATIONS
The President’s unilateral decision Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. on Friday reiterated that no exchange deal happened between Manila and Washington over the absolute pardon granted by President Rodrigo Duterte to US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton, who … Continue reading No ‘exchange’ deal between Duterte, US over Pemberton pardon
ROQUE: President did not erase conviction. Pemberton is still a murderer MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte has granted absolute pardon to US Marine Lance Cpl. Joseph Scott Pemberton who was convicted for the death of Filipino transgender woman Jennifer Laude, … Continue reading Duterte grants absolute pardon to Pemberton
Laude’s death personifies the death of Philippine sovereignty and the light penalty imposed on Pemberton proves that Americans continue to have the status of conquering colonials in our country Pemberton killed a Filipino under the most gruesome manner MANILA – … Continue reading Roque deplores court order for Pemberton’s early release
Abe resigns as Prime Minister due to poor health The Philippines’ ties with Japan have “greatly flourished” during the stint of Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, President Rodrigo Duterte said on Saturday.“The bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan, now … Continue reading DUTERTE: PH-Japan ties ‘greatly flourished’ under PM Abe
US Senate vows to back anti-terror efforts after Jolo blast Several American senators on Tuesday vowed to support the cooperation between Manila and Washington on counterterrorism in the wake of the bombings in Jolo, Sulu that killed 14 and injured … Continue reading US BACKS HUNT VS. MINDANAO BOMBERS
ROQUE disagrees with China’s position that the Philippines has infringed on its security and sovereignty President Rodrigo Duterte has been consistent in his policy towards China but will not give “even an inch” of national territory to any state, Malacañang … Continue reading Duterte won’t give ‘even an inch’ of territory to China
No new directive on termination The termination of the Philippines’ Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States (US) remains suspended and is not lifted, Malacañang said on Thursday.Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said President Rodrigo Duterte is not giving any … Continue reading PALACE: VFA with US still suspended
Former Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr. passed away on June 12 Friday morning, his wife announced in a Facebook post.Yasay, 73, died of pneumonia due to a complication from cancer recurrence, his wife, Cecille, said.The Facebook post of Yasay’s … Continue reading Ex-DFA chief Perfecto Yasay, 73, dies
The abrogation of the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States has been suspended upon President Rodrigo Duterte’s instruction, Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. said on June 2. Locsin posted on Twitter a diplomatic note dated June 1 … Continue reading LOCSIN: Abrogation of VFA suspended
