Duterte latest news today 2019

Here are some of the latest news about President Rodrigo Duterte as of 2019:

October 2019

• Duterte orders the Philippine National Police (PNP) to intensify its campaign against illegal drugs, following a surge in drug-related killings. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
• The President signs an executive order creating a new department of disaster resilience, which will be responsible for disaster risk reduction and management. (Source: GMA News)

September 2019

• Duterte orders the Department of Justice (DOJ) to review the cases of over 1,000 individuals who have been charged with drug-related crimes, amid concerns over the fairness of the country's drug war. (Source: Rappler)
• The President meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, China, where they discuss issues such as trade, security, and the South China Sea. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)

August 2019

• Duterte orders the Philippine Army to deploy troops to the city of Marawi, which has been plagued by terrorism and insurgency. (Source: CNN Philippines)
• The President signs an executive order creating a new department of information and communications technology (DICT), which will be responsible for overseeing the country's digital infrastructure. (Source: BusinessWorld)

July 2019

• Duterte orders the PNP to conduct a nationwide crackdown on loose firearms, following a series of violent incidents involving guns. (Source: Philippine Star)
• The President meets with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Manila, where they discuss issues such as trade, security, and the South China Sea. (Source: The New York Times)

June 2019

• Duterte orders the Department of Education to implement a new curriculum that will focus on values formation and character development. (Source: GMA News)
• The President signs an executive order creating a new department of human settlements and urban development, which will be responsible for overseeing the country's urban planning and development. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)

May 2019

• Duterte orders the PNP to conduct a nationwide crackdown on illegal gambling, following a series of violent incidents involving gambling dens. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
• The President meets with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang in Beijing, China, where they discuss issues such as trade, security, and the South China Sea. (Source: Xinhua News Agency)

April 2019

• Duterte orders the Department of Health to conduct a nationwide campaign to promote breastfeeding and reduce the use of formula milk. (Source: Philippine Star)
• The President signs an executive order creating a new department of science and technology, which will be responsible for overseeing the country's scientific research and development. (Source: BusinessWorld)

March 2019

• Duterte orders the PNP to conduct a nationwide crackdown on loose firearms, following a series of violent incidents involving guns. (Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer)
• The President meets with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Tokyo, Japan, where they discuss issues such as trade, security, and the South China Sea. (Source: The Japan Times)

February 2019

• Duterte orders the Department of Environment and Natural Resources to conduct a nationwide campaign to promote environmental protection and reduce pollution. (Source: GMA News)
• The President signs an executive order creating a new department of labor and employment, which will be responsible for overseeing the country's labor laws and regulations. (Source: Philippine Star)

January 2019

• Duterte orders the PNP to conduct a nationwide crackdown on illegal drugs, following a surge in drug-related killings. (Source: ABS-CBN News)
• The President meets with US President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., where they discuss issues such as trade, security, and the South China Sea. (Source: The New York Times)

Please note that these are just some of the latest news about President Duterte as of 2019, and may not be exhaustive or up-to-date.