Mayor duterte latest news

Here are some of the latest news about Mayor Rodrigo Duterte, the current President of the Philippines:

Recent News

  1. Duterte's Approval Rating: According to a recent survey by the Social Weather Stations (SWS), President Duterte's approval rating has dropped to 46%, the lowest since he took office in 2016. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  2. War on Drugs: The Philippine National Police (PNP) has reported a significant decrease in drug-related killings since the implementation of the government's anti-drug campaign. However, human rights groups have criticized the campaign, citing numerous cases of extrajudicial killings. (Source: Rappler)
  3. Economic Growth: The Philippine economy has continued to grow, with the country's gross domestic product (GDP) expanding by 6.4% in the first quarter of 2022. President Duterte has credited his administration's infrastructure projects and tax reforms for the growth. (Source: BusinessWorld)
  4. China Relations: President Duterte has reiterated his support for China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a massive infrastructure project aimed at connecting China with other parts of Asia and Europe. The Philippines has signed several agreements with China under the BRI, including a deal to build a new international airport in Clark, Pampanga. (Source: Philippine Star)
  5. Vaccination Efforts: The Philippine government has launched a massive vaccination campaign to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. President Duterte has urged Filipinos to get vaccinated, citing the importance of herd immunity in preventing the spread of the virus. (Source: GMA News)

Upcoming Events

  1. State of the Nation Address: President Duterte is set to deliver his 5th State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 26, 2022, where he is expected to report on his administration's accomplishments and challenges.
  2. Local Elections: The Philippine government is set to hold local elections on May 9, 2022, where Filipinos will elect new mayors, governors, and other local officials.

Recent Quotes

  1. "I will not apologize for what I have done. I will not apologize for what I will do." - President Duterte on his anti-drug campaign (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
  2. "We will not be intimidated by the threats of China. We will not be bullied by the threats of China." - President Duterte on the Philippines' stance on the South China Sea dispute (Source: Philippine Star)

Please note that the news and quotes provided are subject to change and may not reflect the current situation.