The ABS-CBN network can afford to pay any tax obligations if it wants the chance to return on air, according to Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo.
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo (OPS / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO)
Panelo gave the friendly advice to the Lopez-own
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo
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Some Pangasinan political leaders have rallied behind the “powerful” tandem of Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte and her father President Duterte if they decide to run in 2022 presidential elections, according to Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo.
Panelo, who visited Pangasinan last weekend, said the local leaders have embraced “not only warmly but also excitedly” the idea of a Duterte-Duterte tandem, believing it would be unbeatable in next year’s presidential polls.
The Palace official shared his idea on the potential presidential ticket when he attended a dinner-fellowship hosted by Mayor Cesar Quiambao of Bayambang, Pangasinan. Several local government officials were present in the gathering last Saturday.
The Philippines is expected to keep warm and friendly ties with the United States under the Biden administration but will not allow any country to disrespect its independence, according to Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo.
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo
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Panelo praised the President’s response to the crisis, saying the government’s swift action enabled the country to flatten the curve of infections.
“The President’s performance in addressing the pandemic has been excellent in light of the clear success of the government’s efforts to stave off the destructive and adverse effects of the COVID-19 pandemic,” the Palace official said in an interview with the Manila Bulletin.
“The Philippine COVID-19 strategy enabled the flattening of the curve of infection and sufficiently controlled community transmission amongst our populace,” he said, without giving details.
The latest push for the franchise renewal of ABS-CBN network may become "bloody" but President Duterte will continue to keep his hands off the matter, according to Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo.