With the ongoing investigation of the CHR into the death of two activists in Albay, the CHR said it sought to verify accounts of torture.…
Jaymar Palero and Marlon Napire, the two activists who were killed by police officers on July 26, were laid to rest.…
Filipiniana was still the attire of choice at the President’s final State of the Nation Address (Sona) held Monday at the Batasang Pambansa. The terno, with its distinct butterfly sleeves, was worn as tops paired with matching pants or in the traditional manner, as dresses accented with artful folds, beautiful embroidery or delicate beading. For […]…
In his final State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, President Duterte exhorted “our next leaders and our future generations [to]… fight for the integrity of our environment in a manner fiercer” than his administration has done. Apparently, that regard for our natural resources and environment wasn’t fierce enough to prevent the shooting last […]…
Philippine National Police chief Guillermo Eleazar relieved a Quezon City police station commander after 82 of her personnel tested positive of COVID-19, more than half of whom were deployed during President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (Sona). Quezon City Police District (QCPD) Station 3 commander Lt. Col. Cristine Tabdi fielded 51 policemen to the […]…
In the lead-up to President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Monday, Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar promised that the speech would be “etched in the hearts and minds of the Filipino people.” By the end of the Sona, it was etched instead as, disappointingly, yet another retread of the President’s tropes, without […]…
The most memorable takeaway I had from President Duterte’s State of the Nation Address (Sona) last Monday was his realization that to eradicate corruption, he needed to “overturn” the government and replace erring government personnel. For this purpose, he recommended declaring martial law. When Mr. Duterte was elected president in 2016, the people thought they […]…
MANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker from party-list group Bayan Muna has asked the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) why police officers supposed to be doing quarantine were deployed for last Monday’s State of the Nation Address (Sona). Bayan Muna Rep. Ferdinand Gaite found it ironic that authorities have been […]…
KORONADAL CITY—Peace advocacy group Mindanao Peoples Caucus (MPC) appealed to President Rodrigo Duterte “to continue shepherding the Bangsamoro peace process.” MPC secretary general Mary Ann Arnado vowed that the group will not get tired of asking the president “to do the right thing for Mindanao.” Amid growing expectations from civil society groups and local leaders, […]…
CHR probing alleged torture of 2 Albay activists
Albay activists killed by cops laid to rest
Sona dresses that can be worn more than once
QCPD official fired over Sona deployments
Bayan Muna asks why cops supposedly under quarantine were deployed during Sona
Duterte asked: ‘Do the right thing for Mindanao’
Farmers, fisherfolk lament gov’t’s broken promises
QCPD chief says Sona protesters temporarily blocked for traffic management only
Duterte’s last SONA: Not letting facts get in the way
Robredo: Gov’t must be more compassionate to Filipinos amid pandemic
Duterte not closing doors on anti-endo bill despite no mention in Sona
Robredo: Duterte’s Sona showed key points gov’t failed in pandemic response
Robredo says gov’t must end divisiveness: COVID is beyond politics
Martial law vs corruption? It’s just Duterte’s ‘expression of frustration,’ says Palace
‘Kasi may nagtapak sa paa ko,’ Duterte says after losing balance during Sona
‘Kinikiliti lang:’ Duterte acclaiming Sotto as ‘good VP’ not endorsement–Palace
Duterte eyes reassignment of ABS-CBN’s radio frequencies; again accuses firm of unpaid taxes
In last Sona, Duterte tries not to say bad words; spews out at least 4
Duterte’s final Sona gets mixed reactions from senators
Duterte’s last SONA a ‘superspreader’ event of lies, threats, misleading information – Makabayan
Duterte’s House allies to give ‘one last push’ to priority bills
We have taken away the misery of public commuting — Duterte
Lacson notes admin falling short of campaign vs drugs, corruption
Duterte stops, catches breath mid-SONA: ‘Baka dito ako mamatay’
Duterte: I never accepted gifts while in office
Duterte hits LGU for letting people queue for vaccines amid rain, flood
Duterte to Congress: Pass laws creating PH’s center for disease control, vaccine institute
Speaking on pandemic, Duterte jokingly looks for ambulance: Baka meron na ako?
Duterte: We can only pray to God amid the COVID-19 pandemic
Duterte: PH no longer acts in ‘shadows of great powers’
On final Sona, Duterte repeats campaign promise to ‘kill people who destroy PH’
LOOK: Personalities sport stunning outfits sans red carpet in Sona 2021
Duterte acclaims Sotto: ‘He can become a good vice president’
Duterte’s SONAs: From wishing to resign to saying he’s inutile
Duterte gives teleprompter operators ‘special mention’ during Sona
Duterte’s order to troops: Shoot communist rebels dead
Duterte thanks international partners, LGUs for help in COVID-19 response
Duterte: We made strides in addressing root causes of communist insurgency
Duterte to Congress: Pass law giving free legal aid to soldiers, cops, uniformed personnel
Duterte thanks ‘selfless’ frontliners, private sector in COVID-19 pandemic fight
Duterte: For end of term, I have less visions, more remembrances
Duterte: Attacks, criticisms did not dampen my determination to address problems
Duterte ‘proud’ of doing the ‘unpopular’ for greater good of Filipinos
LOOK: VP Robredo attends Duterte’s last Sona online
Paolo Duterte, Honeylet Avanceña arrive at Batasan Complex for Duterte’s final Sona
Groups hold caravan to press Duterte for BTA extension
Duterte arrives at Batasan for final Sona
COVID-19 vaccination of children may happen after 2021 — Nograles
Velasco prods House legislators for ‘last big push’ to pass remaining priority bills
Makabayan bloc to boycott Duterte’s final SONA
Cops block protesters before reaching target site on Commonwealth Ave.
Sona protesters in QC estimated at 2,750 at noon — PNP
Militants stage protest action in Bicol in Duterte’s last SONA
PNP: Heavy traffic expected on Commonwealth Ave. even if it’s no-rally zone during Sona
Eleazar: No arrests at anti-Duterte rallies if…
Roque: Duterte may drop hints of 2022 plans in final Sona
Roque: Duterte rehearsed 4 times for his last Sona; speech to last about an hour
Duterte’s final Sona also a ‘farewell speech,’ bound to be emotional — Palace
We can’t afford another 6 years of ‘strongman’ policies, daily killings – Pangilinan
House opens session ahead of Duterte’s final Sona
Paolo Duterte, Honeylet to attend President’s final Sona
Senate opens 3rd regular session ahead of Duterte’s final SONA
Stocks brace for gloomy week as Delta threatens to douse SONA thrill
War on drugs: The violence, scars, doubts and families it left behind
No ‘direk,’ but still some scoring for ‘legacy’ Sona
Morissette to sing national anthem, RTVM to direct Duterte’s last Sona
Duterte Sona review: He trumpeted end to ‘endo’
8 senators to physically attend Duterte’s final SONA
Palace: Duterte may not include future political plans in final Sona
SONA attendees should be fully vaccinated, tested negative for virus
Robredo invited to join Duterte’s final Sona, but only via Zoom — spox
Zubiri expects to hear Duterte plans for economic recovery in last SONA
Robredo invited to be physically present in Duterte’s last Sona
Lawmaker expecting Duterte to tackle virology institute, pandemic recovery plans in final SONA
Zubiri: Senate eyeing to pass economic measures, DOFIL by August
Duterte’s Sona promises revisited
Groups expect Duterte to push for BTA extension in Sona
House of Representatives gearing up for Duterte’s final SONA
Duterte holds ‘nothing’ as legacy but wants people ‘to just look around’
Three scenarios eyed for Duterte’s last SONA amid pandemic
Sotto, Velasco meet ahead of Duterte’s last Sona
Velasco believes Sona 2021 would be held under same set-up as 2020
DBM to submit P5-trillion 2022 budget on Duterte’s final SONA
Duterte’s push for death penalty bares his inability to solve COVID-19 woes — De Lima
Marawi rehab in progress, says Palace
Takeover of telcos possible, but costly for virus-hit PH
After SONA snub, displaced Marawi folk deliver their own
COVID-19 cases and deaths are not mere statistics, says Robredo
Clark gives 44 firms rent reprieve in response to Duterte’s SONA plea
Robredo to admin: Waiting for vaccine won’t solve pandemic, related problems
Duterte’s SONA bares admin plan vs pandemic: Wait for China’s vaccine – Bayan
House drugs committee chair confident of death penalty passage
House minority leader after Duterte’s SONA: We need plan to beat COVID-19
Quark Henares questions use of filmmakers for SONA
WATCH: ‘Les Miserables’ song in Tagalog gets rousing rendition from Angel, Iza, Enchong and more for #SONAgkaisa
PH military backs Duterte call for revised pension system for uniformed personnel
DA to start ‘massive’ coconut tree planting once budget is available
Sunshine Dizon breaks silence, hits gov’t priorities amid COVID-19 pandemic
Gov’t ban, pandemic didn’t scare protesters from conducting Sona rallies
Cops, soldiers turn SONA protest venue into sing-along stage with live band
Karapatan asks Duterte: If human rights not evaded, why opt out of Rome Statute?
Duterte’s SONA: A mix of attack, warning, plea, wish list, promises
Pangilinan on Sona 2020: Why no mention of Duque, Philhealth officials?
Death penalty push contradicts Duterte’s statements in same Sona — CHR
Drilon refutes Duterte: Defending ABS-CBN was for press freedom, not Lopezes
SONA 2020 ‘disappointing, frustrating’ to Albay solon as it ‘barely touched’ gov’t response on COVID-19
‘Hawak kamay, ‘wag hugas-kamay’: Nadine Lustre takes a stand amid Duterte’s SONA 2020
Enforcement of law vs motorcycle crimes pushed after NCMH chief’s slay
CHR says NCMH chief slay alarming as area sprawling with cops
Duterte gets ‘passing,’ ‘failing’ grades from solons over pandemic response
Robredo, other personalities attend Sona online
Duterte blasts ‘arrogant’ Drilon, accuses him of defending Lopezes
Bicol protesters face ‘intimidation’ from police in pre-SONA protest
Cops ‘hold’ SONA rallyists in Cavite, Laguna
‘Gaguhan 2020’: Kean Cipriano slams handling of coronavirus crisis
Cayetano tells House lawmakers: lose the VIP mentality
Angel Locsin, Julia Barretto, Frankie Pangilinan, more stars to join SONAgkaisa concert
Second regular session of 18th Congress opens in ‘hybrid’ manner
LOOK: Security, health protocols all set at Batasang Pambansa for SONA
House opens second regular session of 18th Congress
Nikki Valdez: I voted for Duterte but…
Protesters troop to UP Diliman for Duterte’s 5th SONA
Senate opens second regular session of 18th Congress
Gov’t has done enough within its means to combat COVID-19, says Andanar
House personnel undergo COVID-19 testing ahead of SONA 2020
LOOK: Senate all set for SONA 2020
Robredo to attend SONA virtually; expects Duterte to tackle virus recovery plan
Senators expect ‘realistic, comprehensive’ plan to stop COVID-19 in Duterte’s SONA
SONA to push through in Batasang Pambansa, for now — Cayetano
Ditch SONA mass gatherings, help prevent COVID-19 spread, protester told
Diocese of Legazpi: Day of Prayer and Fasting on Duterte’s 5th SONA
Negros Occidental bishop to Duterte: Present concrete solutions in SONA
Don’t allow Sona rallies, DILG tells local gov’ts
Plan B venue: Duterte’s Sona in Malacañang
Gov’t’s decision to ban rallies reeks of cowardice — militant groups
SONA 2020: Loose-tongued Duterte in quotes
QC halts issuance of permits for public assembly due to DILG order
Days ahead of SONA, House records 19th COVID-19 case
DILG bans mass gatherings ahead of Duterte’s SONA
Sotto expects Duterte to tackle virus response, law and order, terrorism in SONA
PNP assures: COVID-19 will not be used to break up SONA protests
LOOK: Director Joyce Bernal prepares at Batasang Pambansa for SONA 2020
Remembering previous SONA: What priority legislations have been enacted into law since?
House requires COVID testing for lawmakers who will physically attend Sona
For third straight year, Joyce Bernal to direct Duterte’s SONA
Protesters to use virtual effigy for SONA rally
Belmonte: Rallies on day of Sona allowed to ‘limited extent’ due to pandemic
‘Waste of time’: Drilon thumbs down planned House panel talks on ‘cha-cha’
Media won’t be allowed inside Batasang Pambasa for Duterte’s SONA
‘Aktibista rin si Hesus:’ Filipinos urged to pray for PH in ‘Mass for Justice and Peace’ ahead of Sona
Palace to SONA protesters: Go online please
Recto says Duterte’s SONA should lay out PH’s path to beat COVID-19
Groups urge public to join SONA protests amid pandemic
Sona at Batasan, speech from Palace?
Mission accomplished: Cayetano lists important measures passed by House
Passage of ‘Bayanihan 2’ is Senate’s top priority once session opens — Sotto
Palace still unsure if Duterte will physically deliver SONA in Batasan
Duterte to deliver 5th SONA in Batasan, says Sotto
Piolo Pascual on Sagada trip: It had nothing to do with gov’t
‘Plan A’: Only 50 persons to attend Duterte’s SONA in Batasan — Zubiri
Palace: To hold Duterte’s 5th SONA online is ‘safe fallback position’
Alessandra de Rossi says Piolo has nothing to do with shoot for Sona
Sagada rejects filming request for Duterte’s SONA
Malacañang hints ‘blended’ 2020 SONA for Duterte
Talks ongoing on how to conduct SONA
Duterte may deliver 5th SONA in Malacañang, says Sotto
Conduct of Duterte’s 5th SONA needs to be altered if pandemic persists – Zubiri
Palace to Congress: It takes political will to pass FOI bill
Morales, Del Rosario: Duterte ‘broke’ promise to protect PH territory
‘No public official has authority to grant foreigners fishing rights in our EEZ’
De Lima says Duterte Sona ‘insufferable,’ tells President to ‘just rest’
Makabayan solons decry confiscation of Sona statement attires, props
No mention of peace talks in SONA means Duterte’s all-out war – Joma
Duterte’s West Philippine Sea policy praised in state-run Chinese newspaper
Death penalty restoration draws mixed views from Mindanao leaders
Bacolod bishop unhappy over Duterte’s death penalty plan
Villanueva ‘still confident’ Duterte will sign Security of Tenure bill
At least 16 of Duterte’s Sona bills may get Senate nod, says Sotto
Cha-Cha ‘laid to rest’ after Duterte Sona — Drilon
Senate minority bloc to fight death penalty return ‘tooth and nail’ — Drilon
Coco industry still sees bleak future for levy trust fund bill
Duterte’s call to reinstate death penalty worries bishop, NGO exec
Duterte Sona notable because ‘less peppered’ with ‘colorful words’ — Angara
Lawyers group on Sona: ‘Make-believe narration’ of true state of nation
Midnight liquor ban proposal needs thorough study – Sotto
China will take all the fish if granted WPS access — Carpio
Duterte’s biggest challenge: pluck 6M Filipinos from poverty, says Recto
Drilon welcomes non-mention of Cha-cha in Sona
Duterte willing to be jailed for EJKs if there’s ‘unlimited’ conjugal visits
Duterte critics ask China: Get out of PH
Duterte still studying Security of Tenure Bill
Duterte leaves federalism to next President
Duterte warns Land Bank: Fulfill mandate or be abolished
Bacolod bishop on Duterte push for death penalty: ‘We’re retrogressing’
On long list of VIPs, absence of a few noticeable at Sona
Duterte urges passage of National Defense Act, mandatory ROTC bill
Duterte to Congress: Pass new law on gov’t workers, teachers salary hike
Same Duterte lines at Sona draw same messages at critics’ rally
Duterte asks Congress: We need to pass bill for department of water
Duterte orders Año: Suspend mayors, governors refusing to clear public roads
Duterte: Speed up creation of Department of Disaster Resilience
Absence of anti-Sona rallies in parts of Mindanao linked to fear
Duterte backs National Academy for Sports for high school students
Duterte wants PH establishments closed by midnight
Duterte on imposing arbitral ruling in South China Sea row: ‘In due time’
Duterte cites Hague ruling: PH may enter into fishing deal with other nations
Duterte: No corruption in entry of third telco led by friend Dennis Uy
Duterte calls on Congress: Postpone barangay polls from 2020 to 2022
Duterte ‘grossly disappointed’ at huge medical funds wasted due to ghost claims
Duterte: I will end my term fighting
Congress opens joint session to hear Duterte’s 2019 Sona
Sona protest: Ilocos Norte’s farmers, fishermen score govt’s lack of support
One hour late: Duterte arrives at Batasan for Sona
WATCH: VIPs walk on SONA 2019 red carpet in classic, political fashion
Duterte late for Sona, yet to arrive at House of Representatives
400 Bohol protesters give zero grade for Duterte’s 3rd year
SONA protesters left with no place to go as soldiers, cops take over CDO park
Militants in 4 Bicol cities call for Duterte ouster ahead of SONA
Anti-admin protesters brave sunny weather, rain showers on Sona Day
Bayan members give failing mark to Duterte on 4th SONA
Go: Duterte could have skipped Sona if Speakership row wasn’t resolved
Militant groups in Albay slam Duterte’s ‘poor’ leadership’
Militants occupy Cebu City’s main streets to protest Duterte policies
200 protesters stage ‘People’s SONA’ in Baguio City
Mom of farmer ‘slain by soldiers’ demands justice in Sona protest
Kadamay members still finding ways to uplift lives, 2 years after Pandi occupation
Sara Duterte will just watch President’s 4th Sona in Davao City
Senate opens first session of 18th Congress
Elizabeth Zimmerman, Duterte’s ex-wife skipping Sona, too
If and only if: Recounting the many times Duterte cried ‘I will resign’
The 18th Congress: Battlefield for testy bills, vantage point for Duterte
As Duterte tightens grip on House, opposition solons retool for a big fight
No terror threats to President’s 4th Sona – AFP
Pacquiao to skip Sona after win vs Keith Thurman
Beyond legislation: Political theatrics in Congress
Duterte: In the eyes of international media
Duterte’s hate story with the Church
‘Incomparable feats,’ Palace says of Duterte’s first 3 years
Activists doubt surveys on Duterte’s high satisfaction, trust ratings
Police say protesters’ bags target of scrutiny if intel says they have weapons
Children rights advocates give Duterte failing grades ahead of Sona
Villanueva expects Duterte commitment on Filipino labor on Sona
Militant groups denounce sedition raps vs Robredo, opposition
How ‘short’ is Duterte’s 4th Sona?
Public wants Duterte to talk about jobs, China in his Sona — Pulse Asia
Troublemakers? PNP must look at own ranks, other State actors – Karapatan
Envi watchdog wants President to make strong stand vs foreign waste dumping in 4th Sona
PNP ‘likely’ to inspect belongings of protesters on day of Sona
Palace wishes Sara Duterte good health
Classes in QC suspended on July 22 for Duterte’s Sona
BI says foreigners who will join protests face deportation
PNP to deploy 72 motorcycle cops, 36 mobile cars to secure Sona convoy
House leadership term-sharing to ‘materialize’ on July 22 – Salceda
Salceda dismisses House coup rumor
Palace downplays Sereno’s call for anti-Duterte protest
Duterte to deliver ‘short’ 2019 Sona — Palace
Protesters urged to not wear jackets, bags during Sona
Why Duterte shouldn’t mention fishing deal with Xi in next Sona
Carpio warns Duterte vs ‘finalizing’ verbal fishing deal with Xi in Sona
Gov’t to spend P4.7M for Sona 2019
Hontiveros’ Sona wish list: End to EJKs, De Lima’s freedom
Cops to be ‘considerate’ to Sona protesters
Bernal wants ‘hopeful, grand’ Sona contrary to last year’s House coup
Joyce Bernal returns to direct Sona 2019 — RTVM exec
Malacañang welcomes ‘movement’ of Balangiga Bells back to PH
Still armed with different metrics, TV giants lay claim to lead
Palace: Aquino ‘partly to blame’ for culture of impunity
Albayalde: PNP committed to safeguarding food security, consumer rights
‘Guided by direction of Duterte’s Sona,’ PNP to recalibrate Oplan Tokhang
Robredo twits Duterte: Human life is human rights
Labor group says only 200K workers regularized
TRAIN 2 stalls in Senate despite Duterte push
Arrogance is an ugly thing
Directors’ cut: Reviewing the 2018 Sona
Duterte to Arroyo at height of House turmoil: Don’t do this
Robredo: Duterte should’ve explained how to assert rights over West PH Sea in Sona
Senators slam GMA election as Speaker
While Alvarez was making enemies, Arroyo was consolidating her forces
Sotto: House leadership row nearly led to Duterte walkout
Curse-free Sona astounds Lacson
After ‘coup interruptus,’ House OKs BOL
Robredo ‘happy’ with Duterte’s Sona but finds it ‘inadequate’
‘Wrong timing’ and ‘embarrassing,’ says Robredo of House tug-of-war during Sona
Human rights groups: Drug war should not be at the expense of human lives
Who started the joke? Senators poke fun at each other on ‘class picture’ meme
Duterte had threatened to walk out of own Sona – Sotto
House leadership row spoils Bb. Joyce Bernal’s Sona ‘masterstroke’
Sona 2018 fashion trailblazers: Who gets your vote?
Photoshopped? Bayan leader cries foul over altered photos of anti-Sona rallies
UP prof gives Duterte’s Sona a ‘passing’ 2.5 grade
LOOK: Mocha Uson draws praise, criticism for SONA outfit
Ombudsman Morales on Alvarez’s ouster: ‘Nothing is permanent’
Erap backs Duterte’s war on drugs; ‘these drug addicts need to be punished’
More than 40,000 joined anti-Sona rallies — Bayan
Duterte to pursue chilling, relentless antidrug campaign
Jobs, inflation top Sona issues, poll shows
15,000 join ‘historic’ march near Batasan; protest take various forms
Sotto talks tough in defense of Senate vs constituent assembly
Some fashion flair, but usual pomp missing in this year’s Sona
House leadership dispute delays BOL ratification
Backed by 184 lawmakers, Gloria Arroyo takes oath as Speaker
Hontiveros: House squabble reflects Duterte admin’s incompetence
Carpio agrees with Duterte on need to defend PH interest in West Philippine Sea
TRANSCRIPT: President Duterte’s 3rd State of the Nation Address (Sona)
Duterte administration detrimental to Filipinos, says leftist group
Duterte: Fight vs drugs, corruption, criminality has ‘gotten stronger’
Bam Aquino disappointed that Duterte defended TRAIN in his Sona
2,000 join anti-Duterte rally organized by Bayan-Negros in Bacolod
Duterte on Boracay: I could not allow this decay to continue
SWS: Hunger rises in Metro Manila, Mindanao
Rep. Alfred Vargas reveals at Sona: My wife is expecting 3rd child
Alvarez: I think I’m still the House Speaker
Duterte warns rice cartels: Stop messing with people
Duterte delivers 48-minute expletive-free Sona speech
Duterte rejects calls to suspend TRAIN law
PH will continue to pursue independent foreign policy
Art of protest: Demonstrators get creative for Duterte’s 3rd Sona
Duterte: PH will not waver in its commitment to defend West PH Sea
Duterte urges Congress: Pass bill creating disaster management department
Duterte: Justice will catch up with those who steal from gov’t
Give me 48 hours, I’ll sign BOL – Duterte
Meet Champion, the adorable little K9 that stole hearts on Duterte’s Sona
After delay, Congress convenes with Alvarez still sitting as House Speaker
Duterte: Drug war to remain ‘relentless and chilling’
Despite Arroyo being sworn in, Alvarez takes Speaker’s seat at Sona
Gov’t critic Renato Reyes thanks Duterte for uniting opposition
Sona already delayed by 30 minutes
Bicol militants protest against charter change, EJKs
Arroyo rise to House Speaker sparks outrage
LOOK: What people wore at #SONA2018
With House sound system dead, Arroyo takes oath as new Speaker
Duterte arrives at Batasan for third Sona
Please sing a new tune at Sona, Mr. President – UP chancellor
Sotto not worried over Duterte: ‘Si Manny Pacquiao nga nagpapa-check-up’
Sotto optimistic House will ratify Bangsamoro Organic Law on Tuesday
Duterte in the pink of health, Andanar assures
Rallies in Bicol mark Duterte’s 3rd Sona
Thousands gather in QC to join anti-Duterte rally
Mobile phone signal will be jammed in QC, nearby areas during Sona
#SONA2018: Pro-Duterte demonstrators hail ‘success’ of drug war
NCRPO to demonstrators: Make noise but keep the peace
Senate okays bill on Bangsamoro Organic Law
LOOK: Militants converge on Commonwealth, Philcoa for #Sona2018
Congress opens for Third Regular Session, Sona
Sotto in fighting mood vs Con-ass; to stop session if pushed
69% of Filipinos see fighting drugs as Duterte’s top achievement
Apart from civil disturbance units, PNP deploys HR officers too
No number coding for July 23 – MMDA
President’s Sona to focus on people’s desire for change
Spell out China strategy in Sona, Carpio tells Duterte
Dwell on ‘gut issues,’ not antidrug campaign, allies urge Duterte
Protesters shun meeting with Duterte
Duterte visits hospital for routine checkup on eve of 3rd Sona
Key bills passed since July 2017: Martial law extension, Train, Bangsamoro
Will Senate assert its independence in charter change, no-el issues?
Duterte admin’s Sona promises for 2016, 2017: A review
Duterte’s Sona will consist of 16 pages, says Go
Metro cops ready to secure Duterte’s third Sona
Senators bring own expectations to SONA 2018
Women in a man’s world: Duterte and his fiercest female critics
Duterte to rehearse for Sona on Sunday night
Will political dynasties end under Duterte’s promise of federalism?
Labor group asks Duterte: Give true report in SONA
Labor expectation in Sona: Hope
Dong Abay’s state of the nation address
Robin Padilla thanks Joyce Bernal for directing Duterte’s Sona for free
VP attending Sona, ready for ‘insults’
Special military, police forces to protect Duterte, VIPs
In, out, in: Select Duterte execs get new lease on official life
Fox to file appeal on Sona day, praying for Duterte to change his mind
Some senators expect ‘accurate report’ in Sona but others, ‘rant and lies’
VP Robredo to attend Sona even if Duterte shames her in his speech
AFP on red alert starting Friday for Sona
Robredo hopes to hear Duterte’s plans to solve ‘alarming’ issues in SONA
Amnesty International slams gov’t’s human rights policies
Portion of Commonwealth Avenue closed for Sona on July 23
Sotto: Senate to ratify Bangsamoro Organic Law on Monday
Duterte to sign Bangsamoro Organic Law before Sona
Bicam approves Bangsamoro Organic Law
Police advise QC residents to stay at home on day of Sona
Cops appeal to Sona demonstrators: Clean up your trash
Protesters to hold ‘People’s Sona’ at St. Peter’s Church instead of Batasan
Week-long march from Southern Tagalog to SONA kicks off in Calamba
410 Central Luzon cops to help secure Duterte Sona
Zubiri warns of ‘mess’ at Sona if Con-Ass convened
Aquino to skip Duterte’s SONA again
CHR thanks PNP: Let’s make day of Sona peaceful
Congress ready for Sona 2018
Only insults, threats in Duterte’s 3rd Sona speech – Makabayan bloc
Solon dares PCOO exec to resign for ‘peddling fake news’
CHR invited to coordinate with PNP for upcoming Sona — NCRPO chief
Bernal is President’s choice to direct 3rd SONA – Andanar
Duterte OKs P3.8-T cash-based budget for 2019
Sweaty sideline to make ends meet
Duterte’s Con-com OKs final draft of federal Constitution
Duterte to visit Kuwait after Sona, says Palace
Duterte to allow peaceful rally during 3rd Sona
Duterte to sign into law landmark BBL on July 23 – Fariñas
DICT: No 3rd telco yet before SONA
‘Hot money’ inflows hit six-week high after Duterte Sona
‘Frustrated’ or not, Duterte must be careful with words—CHR
Ombudsman Morales tells Duterte: Anong pakialam niya?
EU, CHR invited but declined to attend SONA — Palace
NGO hits Duterte over threats against lumad schools
Sereno: No TRO on RH Law
De Lima calls Duterte Sona garbage, cringe-worthy
Reds call Duterte ‘madman’ for threat to bomb Lumad schools
Not just the bells: Balangiga residents sound off on rehab mess
Environmental activists on Duterte Sona: Less talk, more action
Sotto twits Trillanes on Sona criticism: Spell ‘gullible’
Lacson says Duterte unlike other presidents, vows support
Gina Lopez ‘heartened’ by Duterte stand on mining
Duterte threatens to abolish CHR
Trillanes: Only ‘sycophants, gullible’ like Duterte Sona
Duterte’s appearance at Sona rally a security nightmare – PNP
Duterte faces left-wing protesters after Sona, demands mutual respect
Duterte to US: Return Balangiga bells to PH
‘Biggest tax settlement on record’: Duterte accepts Mighty’s P25-B offer
Duterte: No sacred cows in crusade vs corrupt officials
‘Bully’ Duterte tells Reds: No more talks
Duterte reveals Joma Sison has colon cancer
Duterte to UN expert: I want debate, not drama
‘Look beyond biases, own agenda,’ Duterte tells critics
Duterte to PNP, AFP: ‘I have your backs’
Despite frustrations, Duterte says ‘pursuit of peace continues’
Sona 2017: ‘Drug war will be unrelenting,’ says Duterte
Imee Marcos braves House’s arrest threat, attends Duterte Sona
Marawi evacuees convinced not to protest during Sona
Duterte arrives at Batasan for second Sona
Sona 2017: Watch it live
Sona 2017 red carpet: Mirror, mirror who’s best dressed of them all
A look at major issues Duterte confronting in his 2nd year
Bato admits: Sona protesters make me nervous
Shaken or stirred: Netizens propose drinking game during Sona
Cebu protesters give Duterte lukewarm grade
Militants assemble in Iloilo to deliver ‘true’ Sona
A counter-Sona even in Duterte’s home city
Ejercito expects Duterte to tackle economic plans in 2nd Sona
Bato tells Sona cops: Practice maximum tolerance
Protesters march for 4 days to confront Duterte on ‘endo’ promise
Militants blast Duterte ‘anti-people’ policies
