Author: Gerald Santos

“Sa mga natitirang hoodlum in police uniforms, sisiguraduhin ko sa inyo, you will hate me. Hindi ako magdadalawang-isip na magtanggal ng mga tiwaling pulis dahil sa laki ng sweldo na binibigay sa atin ng ating gobyerno at benepisyo, sigurado akong madaming gustong pumalit sa inyo,” newly-installed Philippine National Police (PNP) Police Lieutenant General Guillermo Eleazar […]

“President Duterte personally and publicly challenged me to a debate on the West Philippine Sea issue. He said that since we are both lawyers, we should just debate on the issue. I accepted the President’s challenge without any conditions. Now the President has backed out his personal challenge to me without giving a definite reason,” […]

Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a video announcement today, May 7 that President Rodrigo Duterte was advised not to pursue the debate with retired Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio. “Handang-handa po sana ang Presidente na dumibate pero kagabi po eh tinanggap po niya ang advice ng ilang mga miyembro ng Gabinete kasama […]

The Philippine Bar Association (PBA) is offering to host the possible debate of President Rodrigo Duterte and former Senior Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio. “Now that the President’s earlier challenge to a debate on the West Philippine Sea has been accepted by former Senior Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio, the Filipino public will benefit immensely […]

National Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana has said that the Department of National Defense (DND) is pushing for the acquisition of multi-role fighter aircraft to boost Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s capability in defending territorial airspace. “Today, at the SANAY DATU Air Defense Exercises, I got to experience actual “flying” aboard an FA-50 jet, our newest lead-in […]

“We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed the appointment of Eleazar as the new chief of the Philippine National Police,” Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque said in a statement May 5. “Gen. Eleazar’s track record of professionalism, dedication and integrity speaks for itself. We are therefore confident that he will continue the reform […]

“This is Philippine Coast Guard (PCG), BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409). You are within Philippine exclusive economic zone. You are requested to provide the following: name of vessel, intention, last and next port of call on Channel 16,” this is the message sent by BRP Cabra, through radio communication, to seven Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM) vessels spotted in […]

Presidential Spokesperson Secretary Harry Roque said during May 4 press briefing that Foreign Affairs Secretary Teddy Locsin Jr. has apologized for his statement on May 3. “China, my friend, how politely can I put it? Let me see… O…GET THE FUCK OUT. What are you doing to our friendship? You. Not us. We’re trying. You. […]

President Rodrigo Duterte said during his May 3 address to nation that he never promised to retake the West Philippine Sea. “I never, never in my campaign as president promised the people that I would retake the West Philippine Sea. I did not promise that I would pressure China,” President Duterte said. “I never mentioned […]