Isko Moreno hits Duterte: You're just deaf

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Isko Moreno to Duterte: We’ll face off in October

Manila Mayor Isko Moreno slams President Rodrigo Duterte, Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, and the government’s pandemic response.

In campaign launch, Lacson and Sotto say ‘enough’ of Duterte

Senator Panfilo Lacson and Senate President Vicente Sotto III on Wednesday, September 8, formally launch their campaign for president and vice president, respectively.

Duterte says Michael Yang ‘laid ground’ for new deals, policy with China

President Rodrigo Duterte says Michael Yang, his former economic adviser who is a Chinese citizen, was instrumental in laying the groundwork for new deals with China and even his approach to the Asian giant as a whole.

‘Blue’s Clues’ original host Steve addresses ‘abrupt’ exit in message to show’s first fans

To celebrate the Nickelodeon kids show Blue’s Clues’ 25th anniversary, its original host Steve Burns talks about his ‘abrupt’ exit from the show in 2002.