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Burundi unveils cabinet dominated by hardliners
Burundi President Evariste Ndayishimiye places some of the regime's most controversial characters in his government
What coronavirus? Brazil cabinet video triggers outcry
Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro presides over a cabinet meeting littered with obscenities and tirades, but they barely tackle the coronavirus pandemic
[EDITORIAL] When many are left behind, resignations are not enough
Duque is a symptom of the bigger virus that afflicts this administration
Duterte, Cabinet members donate salaries to help fight coronavirus
The President will give his one-month salary while many Cabinet members pledge a 75% pay cut, says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
4 Cabinet officials test negative for coronavirus
They are among the government officials who went into self-quarantine after exposure to a person who later tested positive for COVID-19
Duterte Cabinet members in self-quarantine amid coronavirus fears
(UPDATE) At least 2 Cabinet members are isolating themselves and avoiding contact with the 74-year-old President Rodrigo Duterte
Filipinos most satisfied with Senate, least happy with Duterte Cabinet
The Senate got a 'very good' +62 net satisfaction rating in the last quarter of 2019, placing it at the top of a Social Weather Stations poll on key government institutions
Año: Cabinet will abide by Duterte’s U.S. travel ban
The interior secretary, who says his US visa remains valid, believes the prohibition would exclude emergencies, such as illness requiring medical treatment in the US
No personal U.S. trips for Cabinet members too, says Panelo
'We have to defer to the President's wishes,' says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
Duterte prohibits Cabinet members from traveling to U.S.
'Parang boycott,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
LIVE: Cabinet officials present accomplishments to launch Duterte Legacy Campaign
The campaign aims to show the government’s progress in 3 ‘key pillars’: peace and order, infrastructure development, and poverty alleviation
Duterte: No Cabinet post for Robredo because 'I don't trust her'
'Ang problema kasi dito, ganito: I cannot trust her not only because...she is with the opposition; I do not trust her because I do not know her,' says President Rodrigo Duterte
No Cabinet post? No problem for Robredo: ‘I’ll just do what I can’
'Basta sa akin, whatever I can do now, I will do. Kapag harangan nila, hindi ko na iyon problema,' says Vice President Leni Robredo
Duterte offers Robredo Cabinet post to deal with drug problem
(UPDATED) The updated proposal is to ‘dispel all doubts on the sincerity of the Chief Executive’s offer’ for the Vice President to be his drug czar, says Malacañang
Hong Kong cabinet member floats internet curbs to contain unrest
'The government will not rule out the possibility of placing a ban on the internet,' says Ip Kwok-him, a veteran pro-Beijing politician and member of Hong Kong's executive council
FOI bill, changes to Human Security Act among Duterte Cabinet's priority bills
The bills, recommended by Cabinet clusters for prioritization, will be discussed during the next full Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council meeting
2 Duterte Cabinet members 'under investigation for corruption'
The Presidential Anti-Corruption Commission is also investigating 15 Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office officials, including former general manager Alexander Balutan
'Mahusay!': Duterte impressed by Mark Villar, Tugade, Lopez
President Rodrigo Duterte gives 3 Cabinet members a thumbs up for their performance
Duterte picks ex-Davao City administrator as budget secretary
Wendel Avisado was President Rodrigo Duterte's city administrator from 2004 to 2010 in Davao City and his presidential assistant for Yolanda rehabilitation
William Dar is new agriculture secretary
After saying he might pick a former military man to head the Department of Agriculture, President Rodrigo Duterte chooses an agriculture expert instead
Duterte tasks 17 Cabinet members to oversee dev't, security in regions
The assignment of DICT chief Gringo Honasan to the Bicol region completes the CORDS system where Cabinet members report regional issues and problems to President Rodrigo Duterte
Cabinet members advise 'tired' Duterte to go on vacation
President Rodrigo Duterte's alter egos suggest a two-week period of rest and relaxation for the Chief Executive, says Presidential Spokesman Salvador Panelo
Cabinet members hail Duterte at halfway mark of presidency
Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea is confident Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte will end up with a 'very strong presidency,' while Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III praises his 'vision' to give Filipinos a 'comfortable life'
No major decision reached after Duterte execs meet on Recto Bank
The meeting comes as the usually outspoken President Rodrigo Duterte draws flak for his silence on the Recto Bank incident
Cabinet secretaries to meet on PH boat sinking without Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte cannot attend because of other appointments, says Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles
Ahead of SONA 2019, Duterte Cabinet to hold 3 fora on accomplishments
Cabinet clusters will hold pre-SONA fora in Manila, Cebu City, and Davao City in the days leading to President Duterte's State of the Nation Address on July 22
Villar, Cusi still richest Cabinet members in 2018
Meanwhile, at least 4 Cabinet secretaries have net worths below P10 million, based on available Statements of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth in 2018
Japan trip not post-elections 'reward' for Duterte Cabinet – Malacañang
(UPDATED) Malacañang says Philippine Ambassador Jose Laurel V was 'misinformed' when he described the trip as President Rodrigo Duterte's 'pabuya' to Cabinet members
Palawan fishermen sue Duterte gov’t for West PH Sea neglect
Members of the Kalayaan Palawan Farmers and Fisherfolk Association, along with fishermen from Zambales, file a petition against the DENR, DA, BFAR, Navy, PCG, PNP, and DOJ
Duterte Cabinet draws up plan vs El Niño, water shortage
Installing water tank systems in all Department of Health hospitals and dredging waterways are some ways the Duterte government plans to address the impact of the ongoing dry spell
Duterte doesn't want Cabinet members campaigning for 2019 bets
'Though the law allows you to campaign just like the President, I would insist na huwag kayo makialam,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells Cabinet members
Duterte steps out of Cabinet meeting after 'outburst' on land use conversion
President Rodrigo Duterte even had to 'excuse himself' to 'rest a bit in the holding room' after a 30-minute tirade about the slow land use conversion process, says Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo
[EDITORIAL]: #AnimatED: A dozen wishes for 2019
We have our own wishes for the country, its leaders, and key institutions. What are yours?
Ex-Cabinet exec 'parked' P300M in budget – Andaya
A Cabinet official, who resigned to run in the 2019 elections, is accused of inserting millions in flood mitigation projects for Bicol for the next fiscal year
Malacañang: Cabinet members can leave Congress hearings if shown 'disrespect'
(UPDATED) The President 'will not allow' Congress, says the Palace, to treat Cabinet members with disrespect, as they supposedly did with Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno
Duterte Cabinet members slam House for 'disrespecting' Diokno
They say the House resolution calling for Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno to be fired violates the doctrine of separation of powers in government
Contractor that cornered projects nationwide has ties with Duterte gov’t – Andaya
Majority Leader Rolando Andaya says C.T. Leoncio Construction and Trading – whose owner the House will subpoena – allegedly has links with incumbent Cabinet members of President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte can't rely on military alone to solve PH problems – Alejano
'For the President, it seems that it’s the military that is the sole solution to the problems of the country. That is wrong,' says Magdalo Representative Gary Alejano
Seeking DOF post in 2019? ‘It's so hypothetical,’ says Arroyo
Former president Gloria Macapagal Arroyo is on her 3rd and last term as Pampanga congresswoman and is planning to retire next year
Año takes oath as DILG secretary
After serving as officer in charge of the Department of the Interior and Local Government , Eduardo Año is formally given the rank of secretary
Nograles says House stint will help him in new Malacañang post
(UPDATED) Outgoing Davao City 1st District Representative and incoming Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles says he can use his knowledge of government funds, having served as appropriations committee chair
From House to Palace: Karlo Nograles is next Cabinet Secretary
The son of President Rodrigo Duterte's erstwhile political rival will soon be part of his Cabinet
Duterte orders drastic revamp of Office of Cabinet Secretary
A new executive order revamps the Office of the Cabinet Secretary, reverting it to its old name, Cabinet Secretariat, and taking away its supervision of 8 agencies
Duterte considering Karlo Nograles as Cabinet secretary
The Davao City 1st District representative, who is on his last term as congressman, is a 'leading' contender for the post
Gov't institutions' satisfaction ratings up in September 2018 – SWS
The Senate, House of Representatives, Supreme Court, and Cabinet all get 'good' net satisfaction ratings in the latest Social Weather Stations survey
10 Duterte appointees running in 2019 elections
There are 5 Cabinet members and 5 lower-ranking appointees of President Rodrigo Duterte seeking electoral posts in the 2019 midterm elections
Leoncio Evasco Jr running for Bohol governor
President Rodrigo Duterte's Cabinet Secretary, who served as Maribojoc mayor for 3 terms, wants to return to local politics
Cayetano resigning as foreign secretary – Duterte
President Rodrigo Duterte announces that Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano has plans to seek a congressional post in 2019, prompting him to look for a replacement
After Dominguez-Piñol 'showdown,' Duterte OKs 'open' rice importation
President Rodrigo Duterte sides with Finance Secretary Sonny Dominguez who pushed for lifting restrictions on rice importation and letting market forces decide rice supply
Duterte tells Cabinet medical test results came back 'negative'
(2nd UPDATE) A President in 'high spirits' assures his Cabinet members that there is no serious threat to his health. He tells senators in another meeting that he has a 'polyp' in his intestines
