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'A whiff of corruption, you're out': Notable Duterte admin exits and reappointments
President Rodrigo Duterte's tough stance on corruption has cost many government officials their jobs. But some have been reappointed.
2017: A year of rejection for Duterte's appointees
As 2017 ends, Rappler takes a look at the sacked and rejected members of the Duterte administration
New DAR chief Castriciones vows to prioritize farmer beneficiaries
Agrarian Reform Acting Secretary John Castriciones also wants to fast-track the distribution of certificates of land ownership awards to agrarian reform beneficiaries
DILG official files libel complaint vs Rappler reporter
Castriciones was among 3 undersecretaries whom DILG officials and employees anonymously asked to be sacked by President Rodrigo Duterte
Embattled DILG usec says he only wanted to review procurement process
Undersecretary Jesus Hinlo Jr also admits knowing a Negros Occidental gambling lord who was his client until just before he was appointed to the DILG
3 DILG undersecretaries 'floating' since April
Former Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno clips the powers of the 3 undersecretaries before they convinced President Duterte to fire the DILG chief
DILG officials, employees urge Duterte to fire 3 undersecretaries
In a confidential memo submitted to President Duterte DILG officials and employees accuse Jesus Hinlo John Castriciones and Emily Padilla of corruption
Controversial Rosenbauer fire trucks in PH, but won't be used until 2018
UPDATED The Bureau of Fire Protection has yet to open the bidding for brokers who will deliver the units to local government units in Mindanao
#AnimatED: Reality check not just for Gina Lopez
Nearly a year after it assumed power can this presidency really afford to appoint people on the basis of competence and not loyalty or personal ties to the leader?
Palace: Austrian firetruck deal will proceed
President Rodrigo Duterte fired a Cabinet official over the deal with Rosenbauer International AG but Malacañang says nothing prevents its implementation for now
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When President Duterte goes on a firing spree
The President s one whiff you re out rule shows a leadership style governed by instinct and passion and little reflection say political analysts
Pag-asa Island, Duterte on Sueno, Trillanes | Evening wRap
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Duterte 'misinformed' about me – Sueno
Former interior secretary Ismael Sueno gives a summary of his response to corruption allegations with the heading 3 DILG Usecs conspired and misled President Duterte to summarily dismiss an innocent DILG secretary
Duterte on firing Sueno: 'I could never be misinformed'
When I fire you diyan mismo alam ko ang ginagawa ko The first whiff ang unang singaw – and maski hindi totoo – ba bye tayo says President Rodrigo Duterte insisting he has sound basis to sack former interior secretary Ismael Sueno
IN PHOTOS: Sueno says goodbye to DILG employees
A traumatized former interior secretary Ismael Sueno bids farewell to his official family of 9 months at a send off ceremony
Unlike predecessors, Duterte gov't has 'no blunder yet' – Sotto
UPDATED Compared to previous administrations less na less ang blunder May kamalasan na nangyayari [pero] iba yung blunder iba yung pagkakamali says the senator
Sueno: 'I'm a willing victim' in Duterte's fight vs corruption
The former Cabinet official says he is deeply hurt by the baseless corruption allegations against him
Usec Catalino Cuy is acting DILG chief
UPDATED Undersecretary Catalino Cuy a former Davao City police chief will hold the position until President Rodrigo Duterte chooses a new secretary says Malacañang
Bongbong Marcos on Cabinet post: I can't say no to the President
If the President asks you to serve in whatever capacity you can t say no says former senator Bongbong Marcos who will be eligible for a government post after the one year appointment ban on losing candidates lapses next month
Duterte on Sueno, National Privacy Commission, Colombia mudslide | Midday wRap
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'Saddened' Koko Pimentel wants to see evidence vs party mate Sueno
UPDATED I know Secretary Sueno to be a kind low key and religious person says the Senate President of ex DILG chief Ismael Sueno
Sueno's 'wrong' answer to Duterte sealed his fate
President Rodrigo Duterte asked then Secretary Ismael Sueno if he had read the opinion of the DILG s legal division on a suspicious contract
Sueno, Kadamay, immigration officers | Evening wRap
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Duterte says Marcos not likely to accept DILG post
UPDATED The camp of Ferdinand Marcos Jr however says a Cabinet appointment won t affect his electoral protest and he respects Duterte too much to refuse any offer
Sueno: Thank you, Mr President, but 'I am not corrupt'
Ismael Sueno fired from the Cabinet on Monday can only wish that his detractors who made allegations against him would do better running the DILG
Trillanes dares Duterte: File corruption charges vs Sueno
Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is not buying Malacañang s anti corruption excuse to justify Ismael Sueno s dismissal citing President Rodrigo Duterte s inaction on complaints against his other appointees
Sueno, peace talks, Russia bombing | Midday wRap
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INSIDE STORY: How Duterte fired DILG chief Sueno
After supposedly checking on Sueno s past activities the President grills the former DILG chief on a sketchy government contract and foreign trip
Sueno dismissal sends 'very strong signal' vs corruption – lawmakers
Opposition legislators believe that the dismissal of Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno shows the crack and disunity in the Duterte administration
Duterte fires DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno
UPDATED President Rodrigo Duterte fires Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno in the wake of corruption allegations
Scarborough Shoal, Mighty Corporation, Robredo | Evening wRap
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Duterte wants to appoint barangay OICs if polls reset
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno says President Rodrigo Duterte wants handpicked appointees in every barangay in the Philippines to rid the country of drugs
Sueno hits Robredo for criticizing drug war, 'hurting' trade deals
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno says Vice President Leni Robredo s criticism of the drug war is affecting the Philippines standing in the international community
Duterte wants to be 'manager' of Mindanao dev't projects
Interior Secretary Sueno says the President will be the project manager of development funds and development projects in Mindanao
DILG memo: LGUs 'expected' to help mobilize for pro-Duterte rally
The memorandum says local government officials may organize their constituents who are willing to participate in pro Duterte events scheduled this weekend
News Briefs: February 20, 2017
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DILG's Sueno on Korean's murder: Heads to roll
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno also says We will not let these few rotten members of the PNP undermine the gains of the anti illegal drugs drive particularly Oplan TokHang
UK to nationals: 'Take care' amid Nazareno threat
Like the UK Canada also advises its citizens to exercise caution during the Feast of the Black Nazarene
Nazareno, Bautista, Uson | Evening wRap
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Maute Group may target Black Nazarene procession
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno gives assurances security forces are on full alert for possible terror threats to the religious event typically attended by over a million people
DILG dismisses Camarines Norte governor Tallado
Vice Governor Jonah Pimentel will assume the post governor while First Provincial Board Member Michael Canlas becomes vice governor
DILG names 19 cops probed for Espinosa killing
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno says these officers – from the CIDG and the Regional Maritime Unit in Eastern Visayas – have been placed on floating status
DILG chief orders Napolcom probe into Espinosa death
Although the PNP in Eastern Visayas has started its own investigation Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno says it is still necessary for Napolcom to get into the picture to lend integrity and credibility to the probe
Scam alert: DILG warns against barangay appointments for a fee
DILG Secretary Ismael Sueno says the authorities know the locations and will apprehend the extortionist He asks those who have fallen victim to testify
Fireman gets promotion after QC tower fire
After saving 6 lives from a burning building fire officer Florencio Azonsa also receives a Medalya ng Kabayanihan from the DILG in addition to his promotion
DILG recognizes over 300 LGUs for good governance
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno urges the local government units to continue engaging the public and to look forward to new challenges under federalism
DILG: Postpone barangay elections, focus on war on drugs
Interior Secretary Ismael Sueno backs the House minority s proposal to let President Rodrigo Duterte appoint barangay officers in charge if the elections are postponed
