MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered the immediate termination of e-sabong (online cockfighting) operations in the country. Duterte's decision was based on the recommendation of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano to stop the operations of e-sabong. "And the recommendation of Secretary Ano is to do away with e-sabong. He cited the validation report coming from all sources. So, since it's his recommendation and I agreed with it and it is good, so e-sabong will end by tonight," he said in his taped Talk to the People delivered Monday night but aired Tuesday morning. Duterte earlier directed Ano to conduct a survey on the "social impact" of e-sabong on the Filipino people. His directive came in the wake of the still unresolved disappearance of some e-sabong aficionados in the country. One of the findings, Duterte cited, is that aficionados are deprived of sleep because they are getting addicted to online cockfighting. "It might no
LEGACY. President Rodrigo Duterte's photo serves as background of his administration's accomplishment in numbers during the "Duterte Legacy Caravan" at People Power Monument in Edsa, Quezon City on Labor Day Sunday (May 1, 2022). The event is a convergence of various government agencies to bring services closer to the people. (PNA photo by Avito Dalan) MANILA - President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday vowed to continue giving Filipino workers "opportunities" needed to reach their full potential as the country celebrates Labor Day. "This administration, even if it is coming nearly to a close, shall remain committed to providing the people with the opportunities they need to realize their full potential," Duterte said. Duterte lauded Filipino workers for being known worldwide for their "great passion, integrity and professionalism" they demonstrate in everything that they do. "These qualities have not only brought economic gains to our coun
MANILA -Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano on Wednesday urged village officials, community leaders, organizers, and business establishments, among others, to help enforce minimum public health standards (MPHS) to prevent coronavirus disease 19 (Covid-19) cases amid loosened restrictions and campaign-related mass gatherings. Ano stressed that the biggest challenge is on the May 9, 2022 national and local elections where at least 60 million voters are expected to go outdoors and cast their votes in the country's polling precincts. Even before the actual election day, Ano said the Philippine National Police (PNP), local government units (LGUs) and state authorities have their hands full in maintaining crowd control as the relaxed Alert Level system coupled with the election campaign period have resulted to six digit number crowds attending all sorts of poll activities. "Muli pong mag-i-istrikto ang ating kapulisan sa pagpapatupad ng minimum public health standard
(PNA file photo) MANILA -Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano said on Wednesday he has already forwarded to President Rodrigo R. Duterte names of two officials who would succeed Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Dionardo Carlos. Carlos is stepping down from his post on May 8 after reaching the mandatory retirement age of 56. "I have already submitted my recommendation on Tuesday to the President alongside with the National Police Commission (Napolcom) Resolution 2022-0236. I have submitted the names of two senior police officials who may be designated by the President as the replacement of Gen. Dionardo Carlos in an acting capacity upon his retirement on May 8, 2022," Ano said in a message to the Philippine News Agency (PNA). On whether he was going to recommend the extension of Carlos' tenure, Ano said he would have to assess and wait for the President's order. "Possible pa din (for the) extension (but it is still the) discretion pa din
MANILA -Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Ano on Wednesday urged village officials, community leaders, organizers, and business establishments, among others, to help enforce minimum public health standards (MPHS) to prevent coronavirus disease 19 (Covid-19) cases amid loosened restrictions and campaign-related mass gatherings. Ano stressed that the biggest challenge is on the May 9, 2022 national and local elections where at least 60 million voters are expected to go outdoors and cast their votes in the country's polling precincts. Even before the actual election day, Ano said the Philippine National Police (PNP), local government units (LGUs) and state authorities have their hands full in maintaining crowd control as the relaxed Alert Level system coupled with the election campaign period have resulted to six digit number crowds attending all sorts of poll activities. "Muli pong mag-i-istrikto ang ating kapulisan sa pagpapatupad ng minimum public health standard