STATEMENT: In his inaugural address on June 30, President Rodrigo Duterte claimed an “erosion” of trust in government is the real problem confronting the Philippines. “Erosion of faith and trust in government—that is the real problem that confronts us. Resulting therefrom, I see the erosion of the people’s trust in our country’s leaders; the erosion
By NICOLE-ANNE LAGRIMAS and ARIANNE CHRISTIAN TAPAO ON the eve of President Rodrigo Duterte’s inauguration, in related events that began in Quezon City and ended at the Liwasang Bonifacio in Manila, several hundreds from South Luzon laid down a “People’s Agenda for Change,” a set of 15 action items which they hope the new president
By MARIA FEONA IMPERIAL THEY say there is virtue in silence, but members of the Catholic Church are starting, one by one, to defy this principle in the face of what many say as the president-elect’s foul and vulgar tirades. After Archbishop Socrates Villegas broke his silence, here comes nun activist Mary John Mananzan scoring
President Obama spoke by phone today with presumptive President-elect Rodrigo Duterte of the Philippines to convey his congratulations. President Obama noted that the successful election and record voter participation were emblematic of the Philippines’ vibrant democracy. The President highlighted the enduring values that underpin our thriving alliance with the Philippines and the longstanding ties between
As of 11 pm, the PPCRV-KBP unofficial election count shows Rodrigo Duterte garnering 12,924,166 votes. Mar Roxas takes the second place with 7,533,599 votes, overtaking Grace Poe now with 7,319,008 votes. Jejomar Binay stays in fourth place with 4,372,141 votes, followed by Miriam Defensor Santiago (1,256,566 ) and Roy Señeres (19,228). In the vice presidential race, Ferdinand Marcos
As of 9:10 pm, the PPCRV-KBP unofficial election count shows Rodrigo Duterte garnering 11,435,893 votes, now with a 4.9 million lead. Grace Poe is in far second with 6,491,441 votes, followed by Mar Roxas (6,407,237). Jejomar Binay is still in fourth place with 3,872,413 votes, followed by Miriam Defensor Santiago (1,174,924) and Roy Señeres (16,344). In
As of 8:30 pm, the PPCRV-KBP unofficial election count shows Rodrigo Duterte is still on top with 11,084,850 votes, with a lead of 4.7 million votes. Grace Poe is in far second with 6,303,528 votes. Mar Roxas is catching up her with 6,177,430 votes. Jejomary Binay trails behind with 3,755,745 votes, followed by Miriam Defensor
As of 8:10 pm, the PPCRV-KBP unofficial election count shows Rodrigo Duterte still enjoying a wide lead with 10,764,828 votes. Grace Poe is still in second place with 6,121,889 votes. Mar Roxas is next with 5,985,958 votes. Jejomary Binay is still in fourth place (3,645,389), followed by Miriam Defensor Santiago (1,123,671) and Roy Señeres (15,255). In the
As of 7:40 pm, the PPCRV-KBP unofficial election count shows Rodrigo Duterte with a huge lead of 9,557,966 votes. Grace Poe is still in second place with 5,436,256 votes. She’s followed by Mar Roxas with 5,272,295 votes. Jejomary Binay is still in fourth place (3,231,635), followed by Miriam Defensor Santiago (1,002,199) and Roy Señeres (13,550). In
The PPCRV-KBP unofficial election count as of 7:20 pm shows Rodrigo Duterte with a wide lead of 8,504,816 votes. Grace Poe is second with 4,840,644 votes, and in third place is Mar Roxas with 4,668,273 votes. Jejomary Binay is still fourth with 2,873,209 votes, followed by Miriam Defensor Santiago with 859,133 votes and Roy Señeres with 12,055