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Aquino economic team leader lauds Duterte’s eight-point agenda

Thursday, 19 May 2016 11:52 Written by
The leader of the Aquino government’s economic team on Wednesday welcomed and lauded the incoming Duterte administration’s eight-point agenda to sustain the robust growth achieved during the past six years.Finance Secretary Cesar V. Purisima, who heads the Cabinet Economic Development…

Will the Philippines be better off under a federal government?

Monday, 16 May 2016 15:54 Written by
The national budget offers a perspective on the expected debate on whether the country will progress faster under a federal form of government, which is one of the main political goals of presumptive president Rodrigo Duterte.This year, the Department of…

Federalism will empower LGUs — Nene Pimentel

Monday, 16 May 2016 15:35 Written by
A shift to a federal system of government will help empower local government units and give them access to a bigger budget, former senator Aquilino “Nene” Pimentel Jr. told Radyo Inquirer 990AM on Monday.The founder of Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng…

PDP-LABAN – CDP HUGE TALKS ON ALLIANCE

Thursday, 12 May 2016 15:00 Written by
  A high level delegation of PDP Laban leaders were sent by their President, Senator Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III to Davao City to meet with the Centrist Democratic Party (CDP) and the Centrist Democracy Political Institute (CDPI) Chairman Lito Lorenzana…

DILG lauds passage of Election Service Reform Act of 2016

Thursday, 12 May 2016 14:28 Written by
The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) lauds the passage of Republic Act No. 10756 or the Election Service Reform Act, which makes election duty non-compulsory for public school teachers.RA 10756 entitled “An Act Rendering Election Service Non-Compulsory…

Expectations are so high, they're where the air gets thin

Wednesday, 11 May 2016 14:55 Written by
Official results of the Philippine elections aren't out yet, but it's clear Rodrigo Duterte is the new president.It's not about the absolute numbers anymore, it's the gulf between Duterte, with most but not all votes counted, and his nearest rival,…

Duterte declares victory in Philippines election and promises new constitution

Tuesday, 10 May 2016 19:54 Written by
Philippine politician Rodrigo Duterte, who has an unbeatable lead in unofficial tallies in the country’s presidential race, will push to rewrite the constitution and change to a federal system of government, his spokesman has said.

Duterte plans to push federalism vision, reiterates vow to crack down on crime

Tuesday, 10 May 2016 15:34 Written by
DAVAO CITY, Philippines -- (UPDATE - 12:53 p.m.) Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte announced plans on Tuesday for a radical overhaul of the country's unitary system of government that would empower the provinces.At the same time, the incendiary politician reiterated…
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