In his fourth State of the Nation Address, President Rodrigo Duterte contradicted his past pronouncements when he said he has no wealthy friends while dismissing allegations that he ordered the six-month closure and rehabilitation of Boracay Island for their benefit.
Throughout his term, Duterte has publicly talked about his friendship with a number of wealthy personalities.
Here are some of the president’s rich friends.
Sources
Presidential Communications Operations Office, 4th State of the Nation Address of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, July 22, 2019
Commission on Elections, Statement of Contributions and Expenditures (2016 elections), Rodrigo Duterte
RTVMalacanang, Bureau of Internal Revenue – Large Taxpayer Service Tax Campaign Kick-off (Speech), Feb. 6, 2017
Social Security System, Carlos G. Dominguez III, Secretary, Department of Finance
Rappler.com, Villar, Cusi, still richest Cabinet members in 2018, June 10, 2019
Philstar.com, Most of Cabinet members richer in 2018, June 11, 2019
GMA News Online, Billionaires Villar, Cusi remain richest Cabinet members in 2018, June 11, 2019
Tourism Promotions Board, Atty. Arthur P. Tugade, Secretary, Department of Transportation
Rappler.com, Bong Go intervenes in P15.5-B project to acquire PH warships, Jan. 16, 2018
RTVMalacanang, Press Conference 1/16/2018
Philippine Center for Investigative Journalism, P2.4-B pre-campaign ads: Bong Go, Marcos, Roxas, Roque top spenders, Feb. 13, 2019
Pastor Apollo C. Quiboloy, Give Us This Day Episode May 2, 2016
Presidential Communications Operations Office, Office of the President (OP) Christmas Party, Dec. 20, 2016
Forbes, The Richest People in the World – Philippines, March 5, 2019
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