Duterte thanks Filipinos for making him president

By Katrina Gracia Consebido

President Rodrigo Duterte turned emotional as he ended his speech during the groundbreaking ceremony of the Pampanga Provincial Hospital in Clark, Pampanga, Sunday, May 1.

“Now that I am already at the tail end of my administration, I thank everyone who has helped me realize the dreams we have for our country,” Duterte said.

“I am honored to be with you, as I commemorate my last Labor Day as President,” he added.

On Sunday, Duterte also led the inauguration of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital.

READ MORE: PH’s first OFW hospital opens on Monday

 

Popular

Malacañang bares 39 Metro Manila sites eyed for floodwater storage, retention projects

By Brian Campued As part of the government’s various initiatives to address perennial flooding in Metro Manila, a total of 39 sites across the capital...

PNP seeks takedown of Zamboanga school shooting videos, photos

By Christopher Lloyd Caliwan | Philippine News Agency Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief PGen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. on Wednesday ordered the Anti-Cybercrime Group (ACG)...

Malacañang eyes further measures in handling incidents involving minors to avoid copycat threats

By Dean Aubrey Caratiquet Underscoring the delicate nature of sensitive news akin to the Zamboanga City school shooting incident on Tuesday, Malacañang said that it...

Agencies mobilized to ensure whole-of-gov’t approach on monsoon rains —Palace

By Brian Campued Malacañang on Tuesday assured the public that relevant agencies are working to ensure a swift and coordinated response to the persistent heavy...