Fines Against Telcos Sending Spam Messages Pushed In Congress

the Mobile Phone User’s Freedom Act

A bill is now being pushed in Congress, aiming to impose fines against telecommunications companies who send spam messages to mobile phone subscribers. The telecommunications companies would each pay fines up to P200,000 or have their franchises revoked if they send unwanted spam text messages to the mobile phones of their subscribers, according to a measure … Read more

‘Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines Must Come Up With A Solution’ – Rody

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Pres. Rody Duterte expressed his view on ending certain activities in the Malacca Strait. RODY – Philippine Pres. Rodrigo Duterte aired out his view that Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia must talk to come up with solutions on certain activities in Malacca Strait. Recently, Pres. Duterte has visited several neighboring countries. His visit in every nation … Read more

Duterte Orders NBI To Focus On Graft And Corruption

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NBI Was Ordered By The President To Focus On Graft And Corruption President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to focus on graft and corruption in the government. Regarding the alleged practice of corruption by Customs officials inside the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the president wants the NBI to focus on corruption … Read more

Firearms Deal With United States Still Considered By Duterte

Firearms deal with the US

The President is not closing the doors for the United States because he will consider continuing the firearms deal if the AFP will recommend so. President Rodrigo Duterte still considers continuing the procurement of firearms, weapons and defense equipment from the United States of America, if the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) recommends so. … Read more

AFP: Careful Study And Research Needed To Find New Arms Suppliers For PH

AFP: Acquiring Military Weapons Aside From US Needs A Careful Study

AFP said that acquiring military weapons aside from the US needs a careful study. AFP announced that acquiring military weapons and equipment from other suppliers needs a careful study and research. AFP has recently shared to the media a statement saying, the weapons and equipment from other suppliers aside from the US must meet the military’s requirements. … Read more

Change of Heart: Duterte Now Open To Paris Agreement

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Pres. Rodrigo Duterte aired out the problem behind not approving the Paris Climate Deal. DUTERTE – Philippine Pres. Rodrigo ‘Digong’ Duterte confirmed the problem behind why he cannot approve or disapprove the Paris Climate Deal. The Paris Climate Deal which has not been given a final verdict has sparked a lot of headlines and news reports recently. … Read more

Palace Pleased with ‘Friendly Agreement’ Between PH, China Over Panatag Shoal

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The Palace states its side on the agreement between two countries over the disputed Panatag Shoal. PALACE STATES – Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella revealed the side of the Palace on the ‘friendly agreement’ between PH and China over the Panatag Shoal. The issue over the ownership of Panatag Shoal or internationally known as the Scarborough … Read more

Duterte On Burial At Libingan: I Do Not Want It

private burial for Duterte

For President Duterte, to be buried is ‘personal’ and so he does not want any state honors or be laid at the Libingan ng mga Bayani when his life ends. As strong as his push for the late former President Ferdinand Edralin Marcos to be buried at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, President Rodrigo Roa … Read more

PM Najib: ‘It is not for them to lecture countries they once exploited’

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Malaysian PM Najib Razak emphasized his view on how countries should treat each other. PM NAJIB – Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak recently had a state visit in Beijing, China. The warm visit made a prediction arise that Malaysia is the next country to embrace China. Following Philippine President Rodrigo ‘Rody’ Duterte’s state visit to … Read more