Sara’s political fortune slipping
The Dutertes’ political fortune has changed. It has gone south, and Sara’s dream of becoming president might be slipping.
‘It can only be better’: Palace calls for optimism after poll finds economic pessimism
Palace spokesman Harry Roque encouraged Filipinos to look at the bright side as he acknowledged results of a Social Weather Stations survey that saw 40 percent of adult Filipinos expecting the economy to worsen in the next 12 months.
Palace confirms halt on loans, says Duterte forgot his orders
After an initial denial, Malacañang is now confirming President Rodrigo Duterte’s order to reject loans and grants from 18 countries that supported Iceland’s UN resolution to probe the violent war on drugs in the Philippines.