# duterte (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover duterte. Page: Feed: --- ## [Marcos greets Liza on 67th birthday](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550916/marcos-greets-liza-67th-birthday) _2026-08-21 · Helen Flores · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Marcos shared on social media his birthday greeting to First Lady Liza Marcos, who turned 67 on Friday. ## [China hits back, slams Gibo’s ‘squid tactics’ mark](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550919/china-hits-back-slams-gibos-squid-tactics-mark) _2026-08-21 · Michael Punongbayan · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ In a continuing word war, the Chinese embassy has accused Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr. of using squid tactics, a term earlier used by the latter to criticize Beijing over arrested Chinese nationals in the country. ## [AdZU elementary, junior high classes suspended next week](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550921/adzu-elementary-junior-high-classes-suspended-next-week) _2026-08-21 · Bella Cariaso · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Classes at the Ateneo de Zamboanga University in grade school and junior high school will remain suspended next week, from Aug. 24 to 28, following the shooting incident inside its campus that killed two students, including the gunman. ## [EDCOM 2 pushes for granular class suspensions](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550925/edcom-2-pushes-granular-class-suspensions) _2026-08-21 · Bella Cariaso · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Second Congressional Commission on Education is pushing for localized and science-based decisions on class suspensions, saying repeated disruptions continue to take away valuable learning time from students. ## [Obet approaches PAR, to enhance monsoon anew](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550928/obet-approaches-par-enhance-monsoon-anew) _2026-08-21 · Josiah Antonio · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ A tropical cyclone, with international name Saudel, has intensified into a severe tropical storm ahead of its entry into the Philippine area of responsibility next week. ## [Impeachment trial moved to afternoon](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550929/impeachment-trial-moved-afternoon) _2026-08-21 · Neil Jayson Servallos · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ To expedite the slightly delayed impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte, the Senate has reached a consensus to flip its daily schedule, moving regular legislative sessions to the morning to pave the way for open-ended, marathon trial hearings in the afternoon. ## [Fuel prices going up again next week](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550934/fuel-prices-going-again-next-week) _2026-08-21 · Brix Lelis · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Domestic fuel prices are set for another increase next week amid mounting market uncertainties following the expiration of the interim US-Iran agreement without a broader peace deal. ## [Romualdez to ombudsman: Junk complaints](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550939/romualdez-ombudsman-junk-complaints) _2026-08-21 · Daphne Galvez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Leyte 1st district Rep. and former speaker Martin Romualdez said the plunder, graft and other criminal complaints over his alleged links to the multibillion-peso flood control scandal should be dismissed following the recantation of Zaldy Co's former security aide Orly Guteza. ## [PNP to tighten firearm security rules for cops](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550943/pnp-tighten-firearm-security-rules-cops) _2026-08-21 · Emmanuel Tupas · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Philippine National Police is reinforcing firearm security rules among PNP personnel after investigation showed that the suspect in the Zamboanga City school shooting used guns issued by the government to his father. ## [‘Ninoy took action despite hopelessness’](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/22/2550945/ninoy-took-action-despite-hopelessness) _2026-08-21 · EJ Macababbad · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. showed Filipinos how to take action for the betterment of the country despite feeling hopeless, one of his grandsons said yesterday as the country commemorated the former senator's 43rd death anniversary. ## [After Zamboanga school shooting, PNP reminds cops to store firearms especially at home](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550837/after-zamboanga-school-shooting-pnp-reminds-cops-store-firearms-especially-home) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Philippine National Police has reminded its personnel to secure their firearms and ensure these remain out of children's reach when they are off-duty. ## [DepEd sets nationwide school safety drill for campus threats on August 25](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550825/deped-sets-nationwide-school-safety-drill-campus-threats-august-25) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Schools across the country are set to hold a simultaneous safety drill next week that will have teachers, students and staff simulate what to do in the event of an "active attack" on campus. ## [Marcos declares Sept. 14 a non-working day in BARMM for first parliamentary polls](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550816/marcos-declares-sept-14-non-working-day-barmm-first-parliamentary-polls) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared September 14 a special non-working day across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao, the voting day for the region's first regular parliamentary elections. ## [Marcos points to disinfo, distrust as threats to democracy in Ninoy Aquino Day message](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550814/marcos-points-disinfo-distrust-threats-democracy-ninoy-aquino-day-message) _2026-08-21 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., son of the late dictator whose martial-law government jailed Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. for nearly eight years, named disinformation and distrust as some of the threats to Philippine democracy today, in a message marking the 43rd anniversary of Aquino's assassination. ## [Remembering Ninoy 2026](https://greyone.blogspot.com/2026/08/remembering-ninoy-2026.html) _2026-08-21 · Frederick Tomas · Daily Musings_ Forty-three years ago, an exiled Ninoy Aquino was assassinated on the tarmac of the airport that now bears his name. His death was the spark that lit the powder keg of rage against the excesses of the Marcos regime, and led to the 1986 People Power Revolution, which ousted the Marcoses, and ushered in what was hoped to be a new age of democracy. Of course, forty-three years later, the hope has… ## [Romualdez lawyer: No physical evidence links him to cash allegations](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550661/romualdez-lawyer-no-physical-evidence-links-him-cash-allegations) _2026-08-21 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The complaint against former House speaker Martin Romualdez lacks any forensic or documentary evidence and relies entirely on shifting witness statements, his legal counsel and spokesperson, Ade Fajardo, said. ## [Philippine hawk-eagle nest found in Leyte](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550717/philippine-hawk-eagle-nest-found-leyte) _2026-08-20 · Josiah Antonio · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ For the first time ever, an active nest of the South Philippine Hawk-Eagle (Nisaetus pinskeri) has been documented on Leyte Island. ## [DOLE: Private employees can refuse work amid rains](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550719/dole-private-employees-can-refuse-work-amid-rains) _2026-08-20 · Christine Boton · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Workers in the private sector may refuse to work when weather disturbances and similar events pose an imminent danger to their safety and health without facing administrative sanctions, the Department of Labor and Employment said. ## [Netizens twit Kapunan on sneakers](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550722/netizens-twit-kapunan-sneakers) _2026-08-20 · Delon Porcalla · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ From humorous and amusing questions on the impeachment trial, netizens, mostly from the camp of Vice President Sara Duterte, have also noticed prosecution lawyer Lorna Kapunan's pair of sneakers. ## [Fewer rains expected](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550724/fewer-rains-expected) _2026-08-20 · Josiah Antonio · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Fewer rains are expected as Tropical Depression Neneng has exited the Philippine area of responsibility, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration said. ## [‘New South Korea envoy familiar with Philippines relations’](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/21/2550725/new-south-korea-envoy-familiar-philippines-relations) _2026-08-20 · Pia Lee-Brago · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ South Korea's new ambassador to the Philippines has played an instrumental role in advancing and strengthening the Philippines-Republic of Korea strategic partnership. ## [Faith: "Narito Ako" (song by Rene San Andres and Fr. Manoling Francisco, SJ)](https://greyone.blogspot.com/2026/08/faith-narito-ako-song-by-rene-san.html) _2026-08-20 · Frederick Tomas · Daily Musings_ As I've mentioned in the past, there are a great many spiritual and religious songs that I love , and one of them is the song, "Narito Ako", which was created by Rene San Andres and Fr. Manoling Francisco, S.J. The song's lyrics demonstrate our devotion and commitment to God, that we will serve Him to the end of times. I first heard this song decades ago, when the Dulaang Sibol choir sang it,… ## [Around 10.3 million Filipino families consider themselves poor in July 2026 — OCTA](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550611/around-103-million-filipino-families-consider-themselves-poor-july-2026-octa) _2026-08-20 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ More Filipinos consider themselves poor in July 2026. ## [Meta under fire for 'delayed' takedown of Zamboanga school shooting videos](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550599/meta-under-fire-delayed-takedown-zamboanga-school-shooting-videos) _2026-08-20 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Cybercrime officials alerted Meta within five minutes of the live-streamed school shooting in Zamboanga City on Tuesday, but Facebook allowed the video to broadcast for nearly ten more minutes before taking it down. ## [Mikee Romero resigns from AFP Reserve Force](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550598/mikee-romero-resigns-afp-reserve-force) _2026-08-20 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The former lawmaker was accused of possessing the rare Gold Cross Medal before his resignation. ## [Marcos: Gov’t eyes 30 sites for underground cisterns to curb flooding](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550594/marcos-govt-eyes-30-sites-underground-cisterns-curb-flooding) _2026-08-20 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said the government tapped the help of experts from the Netherlands to determine long-term solutions for Metro Manila flooding. ## [Ex-Marine Guteza recants testimony, accuses Marcoleta, Defensor of pressuring him](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550595/ex-marine-guteza-recants-testimony-accuses-marcoleta-defensor-pressuring-him) _2026-08-20 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Orly Guteza, a retired Marine and alleged bagman of former Rep. Zaldy Co, has recanted his previous testimonies before the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee, saying that he was pressured by detained lawmaker Sen. Dante Marcoleta and former lawmaker Mike Defensor into fabricating allegations against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez. ## [Tropical Depression Neneng speeds up over east Taiwan](https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/20/2550586/tropical-depression-neneng-speeds-over-east-taiwan) _2026-08-20 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ No wind signals are up, but strong habagat gusts may persist. ## [‘I did not blame the teachers’: Castro refuses to apologize for ‘morality’ remarks](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550392/i-did-not-blame-teachers-castro-refuses-apologize-morality-remarks) _2026-08-19 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Palace spokesperson Claire Castro maintained that she did not blame the teachers for incidents of school violence. ## [Bad weather? DOLE reminds private employers on work suspension, pay](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550394/bad-weather-dole-reminds-private-employers-work-suspension-pay) _2026-08-19 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The labor agency reminded private employers about work suspension and wage payment rules as heavy rains persist. ## [Palace orders alternative work setup, learning in Metro Manila, 17 areas on Aug. 20](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550393/palace-orders-alternative-work-setup-learning-metro-manila-17-areas-aug-20) _2026-08-19 · Kristine Daguno-Bersamina · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Government offices in Metro Manila and 17 provinces will shift to alternative work arrangements on Thursday, August 20, as the southwest monsoon or habagat continues to dump rain over parts of Luzon. ## [Palace open to disclosing info on official trips](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/20/2550490/palace-open-disclosing-info-official-trips) _2026-08-19 · Alexis Romero · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Malaca ang yesterday expressed readiness to disclose details on the foreign trips of executive branch officials after Vice President Sara Duterte challenged the administration to make public all of its travel authorities and the public funds involved. ## ['Neneng' slightly weakens as habagat continues to drench Luzon](https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/19/2550391/neneng-slightly-weakens-habagat-continues-drench-luzon) _2026-08-19 · Kristine Daguno-Bersamina · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Tropical Depression Neneng slightly weakened as it moved west-northwestward over the sea east of central Taiwan, PAGASA said Wednesday evening. ## [Walang Pasok: Class suspensions for August 20 due to habagat](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/19/2550389/walang-pasok-class-suspensions-august-20-due-habagat) _2026-08-19 · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Several local government units in Central Luzon have announced class suspensions for Thursday, August 20, due to the continued heavy rains brought by the southwest monsoon or habagat. ## [Congress urged to repeal ‘Robin Padilla law’ over loose firearms](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/19/2550388/congress-urged-repeal-robin-padilla-law-over-loose-firearms) _2026-08-19 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Remulla said that the "Robin Padilla law," which classified the possession of loose firearms as a bailable offense, has led to a surge in crimes across the country. ## [Quezon City Day 2026](https://greyone.blogspot.com/2026/08/quezon-city-day-2026.html) _2026-08-19 · Frederick Tomas · Daily Musings_ It was a rainy start to Quezon City Day, as the NDRRMC (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council) alerted us on our phones that the level of rainfall for the day was rated at red, its highest rating. So, while Quezon City (as well as those in Quezon and Aurora provinces) residents, particularly students, will appreciate the holiday today, so too will a wide swath of Luzon, thanks to… ## [PGH gets P1.855 billion additional funds for medical services, zero-balance billing](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/19/2550385/pgh-gets-p1855-billion-additional-funds-medical-services-zero-balance-billing) _2026-08-19 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The Philippine General Hospital gets additional budget for zero balance billing, medical services, and special treatments. ## [Zamboanga school shooter wasn't bullied or depressed, Angara says](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/19/2550383/zamboanga-school-shooter-wasnt-bullied-or-depressed-angara-says) _2026-08-19 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Education Secretary Sonny Angara denied two widely shared speculations about the Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting on Wednesday, August 19, saying there is no truth to reports that the student gunman was bullied or depressed. ## [Restraint urged in reporting Zamboanga school shooting](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/19/2550380/restraint-urged-reporting-zamboanga-school-shooting) _2026-08-19 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ The executive's communication arm urged media outfits to exercise caution on reporting the recent case of school violence. ## [2 firearms, 'voluminous ammunition' recovered after Zamboanga shooting — PNP](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/19/2550367/2-firearms-voluminous-ammunition-recovered-after-zamboanga-shooting-pnp) _2026-08-19 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ In a press briefing on Wednesday, August 19, Nartatez said among the firearms recovered by investigators are a .40 caliber firearm and a caliber 9mm firearm. ## [Fact check: Ateneo has not been closed; 'This university is closed' photo is edited](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/19/2550368/fact-check-ateneo-has-not-been-closed-this-university-closed-photo-edited) _2026-08-19 · Cristina Chi · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ A photo of the Ateneo de Manila University facade with a text box reading "This university is closed" has spread on Facebook and TikTok since early August. Ateneo is open and holding classes, and there is no order from the government for its shutdown. ## ['Neneng' maintains strength as habagat threatens Luzon with heavy rain](https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/19/2550363/neneng-maintains-strength-habagat-threatens-luzon-heavy-rain) _2026-08-19 · Kristine Daguno-Bersamina · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Tropical Depression Neneng maintained its strength as it moved northwestward over the sea east of southern Taiwan, PAGASA said Wednesday morning. ## [The New Normal: Rained Out Week](https://greyone.blogspot.com/2026/08/the-new-normal-rained-out-week.html) _2026-08-18 · Frederick Tomas · Daily Musings_ The habagat season continued to adversely affect Metro Manila. Incessant rains reminiscent of Typhoon Ondoy lashed the metropolis yesterday, causing flooding in various areas, with a number of these areas becoming impassable to vehicles and stranding thousands of commuters. Quezon City was one of the last to suspend classes, before a blanket announcement of suspension from the President's office… ## [2 reported dead, 9 injured in Ateneo de Zamboanga shooting](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/18/2550109/2-reported-dead-9-injured-ateneo-de-zamboanga-shooting) _2026-08-18 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Two individuals are reported to be fatalities following a school shooting incident at Ateneo de Zamboanga University. ## [Habagat to bring rains across Luzon, Visayas; 2 LPAs being monitored — PAGASA](https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/18/2550102/habagat-bring-rains-across-luzon-visayas-2-lpas-being-monitored-pagasa) _2026-08-18 · Ian Laqui · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Luzon and Visayas may experience rains due to the southwest monsoon. ## [Metro Manila gets 44% of Ondoy’s rainfall in just 5 hours](https://www.philstar.com/weather/2026/08/18/2550103/metro-manila-gets-44-ondoys-rainfall-just-5-hours) _2026-08-18 · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Another 50 to 100 mm may fall after Monday's 201.7-mm five-hour deluge. ## [Price Tracker: Oil, fuel monitor for Aug. 18-24](https://www.philstar.com/business/2026/08/18/2549919/price-tracker-oil-fuel-monitor-aug-18-24) _2026-08-18 · Renalyn Ramirez · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Here are the estimated new prices of local fuel products based on the latest price adjustments announced by Department of Energy. ## [600,000 families now eating healthier – DSWD](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/18/2550017/600000-families-now-eating-healthier-dswd) _2026-08-17 · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ Some 600,000 families of the Department of Social Welfare and Development's Walang Gutom Program have reported significant improvements in hunger and food poverty, based on a survey by the Social Weather Stations. ## [‘Generational divide’ lawyers share a hug](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/18/2550020/generational-divide-lawyers-share-hug) _2026-08-17 · Bella Cariaso · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ All is apparently well between the opposing lawyers in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte despite their "generational divide" as they hugged shortly before the start of the hearing yesterday. ## [Witness: P125 million secret funds released on VP’s order](https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/08/18/2550023/witness-p125-million-secret-funds-released-vps-order) _2026-08-17 · Delon Porcalla · philstar.com - RSS Headlines_ On orders from Vice President Sara Duterte, P125 million in confidential funds was released entirely to her security aide in 2022, her former disbursing officer testified yesterday at the resumption of her impeachment trial.