By Christian Allister Tubadeza BANGUED, Abra –Many opportunities await both students and teachers of the Abra State Institute of Sciences and Technology (ASIST) with Republic Act 11574 signed by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte(PRDD) converting it into a state university of the province to be known as the University of Abra (UA). The enactment of the law… Read More PRDD signs law converting ASIST into state university
By Alaine Allanigue QUEZON CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Cabinet officials join United States Embassy Chargé d’Affaires John Law in welcoming the U.S. Government’s delivery of over 3 million doses of Moderna vaccine to the Philippines on Tuesday, Aug. 3. The shipment, comprising a total of 3,000,060 doses of Moderna vaccine, was provided directly… Read More Duterte, officials welcome arrival of 3M Moderna vax
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA — Mayor Francis Zamora on Monday extended his sincerest gratitude to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte for recognizing San Juan City’s vaccination program during his 6th and last State of the Nation Address (SONA). “I would like to extend my sincerest gratitude to President Rodrido Duterte for recognizing San Juan’s vaccination… Read More Zamora thanks PRRD for recognizing San Juan’s vax program
By Apipa Bagumbaran MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA)–Task Force Bangon Marawi (TFBM) reassured that the Marawi rehabilitation is on track and will be completed within the term of President Rodrigo Duterte. This, after the President called on TFBM to expedite the completion of the rehabilitation so that displaced families can finally return home. “To… Read More TFBM reassures Marawi rehab completion within PRRD’s term
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA, — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday expressed confidence that with the support of local government units (LGUs), the communist movement will be put to an end, “once and for all,” after more than five decades of existence. “With the support of our local government units, I am confident that… Read More Duterte: With LGUs help, communist will soon be halted
By Kate Shiene Agna MANILA — Tough, compassionate leadership that has improved the lives of millions of Filipinos is the legacy of the administration of President Rodrigo Duterte. This according to Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles, who in interviews leading up to President Rodrigo Duterte’s sixth and final State of the Nation Address said that “the… Read More Genuine concern for the people, tough leadership legacy of DU30––Nograles
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA, — National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Director Major General Vicente Danao Jr. said they have not monitored any threat during President Duterte’s last SONA this afternoon. “We have not monitored any threat ahead but we are continuously coordinating with our member-agencies,” Danao said. The NCRPO chief said more holistic… Read More No threat monitored during PRRD’s last SONA -NCRPO
By Jerome Carlo Paunan MANILA, — In his 6th and last State of the Nation Address (SONA), President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Monday cited the gains in the health systems achieved by the Philippines amid the COVID-19 pandemic. “At the early stages of the pandemic, our testing capacity was very limited. Recognizing the importance of… Read More Duterte cites gains in PH health system amid COVID
By Jerome Carlo Paunan The Senate will resume its hybrid session on Monday, July 26, to continue its work on priority measures for the 3rd Regular Session of the 18th Congress. Senate President Vicente Sotto III, who will deliver his speech during the opening of the morning session, said the Senate will work for the… Read More Senate resumes ‘hybrid’ session today for SONA
By Alice Sicat QUEZON CITY — Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Sunday said that his office and its attached agencies are now ready for President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s last State of the Nation Address on Monday, July 26, 2021. A production team has been deployed to efficiently man the venue at… Read More PCOO all set for SONA 2021
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