Of the roughly 30 members of the Duterte Cabinet, 8 are retired military men and one is an ex-police official – or a 3rd of the Cabinet. Many of them are former military chiefs.
Duterte says if you want the killings to stop, if you want to live peacefully, if you want EJKs to stop, just drop it (illegal drugs)."
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 5km SSE of Talaga, Philippines
1 year agoDefense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana and US Ambassador to the Philippines Sung Kim inspect the Balangiga bells during the arrival ceremony at the Villamor Airbase in Pasay City on Tuesday, December 11. Photos by Ben Nabong and Lito Boras/Rappler
7 terror suspects arrested in Malaysia foils terror attacks on non-Muslim places of worship. 1 AbuSayyaf member involved in kidnappings in southern Philippines and Sabah amongst those nabbed
1 year agoMindanao's first Pride March parade held in Cagayan de Oro city
1 year agoPhilippines Defence Minister Delfin Lorenzana confirmed that the Philippines Air Force selected the Turkish-made TAI T129 ATAK attack helicopter. Lorenza said "they can only get less than 10, maybe eight of that (T129)" according to their budget.
Philippines Army(AFP) buys 16 Blackhawks for $240 million
Earthquake of magnitude 5.3 - Mindanao, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 27km NE of Cortes, Philippines
Duterte says he takes marijuana to help him cope with his punishing schedule.
Duterte says people should stop going to church, should just build chapels in their own house.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 5km SE of Nueva Era, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 - 29km S of Pondaguitan, Philippines
1 year agoPresidentDuterte says praise for the opening of the Cavite Gateway Terminal should not go to him but to government workers.
Police Superintendent Michael John Deloso, who was ambushed in Cagayan de Oro Tuesday morning, is still in the intensive care unit.
1 year agoThe Philippine Navy tested a new missile system on Wednesday, coinciding with the last day of Chinese President Xi Jinping's state visit.
Chinese President Xi Jinping says China, Philippines share extensive common interests on South China Sea, urges practical cooperation for regional benefits
1 year agoPresident Rodrigo Duterte and President Xi Jinping delivered joint press statement.
1 year agoChinese President Xi Jinping meets President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang. With Duterte is Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez.
1 year agoThe Malacañang guest book ready to be signed by Chinese President Xi Jinping right after welcome ceremony. MPC pool photos
1 year agoTight security in Manila ahead of Chinese President XiJinping's visit here tomorrow
Southern Philippines: At Least 5 Troops Die and 23 suffer wounds in Clash with Islamic State in Sulu's Patikul Mountaints
Duterte says Philippines didn't get to choose ICC judges
Duterte: I do not recognize ICC, it is a creation of the EU. They want to spread their gospel of international governance.
Duterte again slams human rights groups for criticizing the administration's war on drugs.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 34km SW of Sangay, Philippines
Earthquake of magnitude 4.8 - 37km SW of Sangay, Philippines
Duterte says Palawan would be caught in the crossfire if another "World War" erupts.
San Juan policemen arrest one male suspect for allegedly shooting a gun inside the Greenhills Shopping Center. No casualties counted by policemen as of this time.
