Duterte Maintains "excellent" trust rating in SWS Q4 survey

The latest survey done by Social Weather Stations (SWS) for the 4th quarter of 2016 still shows that the people supports President Rodrigo Duterte, he got an "excellent" trust rating.

SWS performed the survey from Decmeber 3 to 6, it showed that the president enjoys a +72 net trust rating this quarter 81% of 1,500 respondents said they had “much trust” in the President, while only 9% said they had “little trust” in him.

Duterte’s latest score was 4% points lower than the “excellent” +76 rating he received in September. The President bagged an “excellent” +79 in the SWS survey after his inauguration.

SWS said Duterte’s overall trust rating declined in Metro Manila, Visayas and Mindanao. He maintained an “excellent” rating only in Mindanao, where his score slipped seven points to +85 from +92.

The President’s trust rating declined 11 points in Metro Manila to a “very good” +65 from September’s “excellent” +73.

Duterte’s score in rural areas fell six points from to +71 from +77, while his rating in urban areas (from +75 to +73) remained “excellent.”

Duterte committed murder UN Human Rights Chief Said

MANILA, Philippines - The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said on Tuesday at the United Nations that the Philippine authorities should  investigate President Rodrigo Duterte for murder after he claimed to have killed people in the past and also to examine the "appalling epidemic of extra-judicial killings" committed during his anti-drug crackdown.

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said that the Philippine judicial authorities "must demonstrate their commitment to upholding the rule of law and their independence from the executive by launching a murder investigation,", adding it's "unthinkable for any functioning judicial system not to launch investigative and judicial proceedings when someone has openly admitted being a killer."

Zeid's call, made in a statement issued in Geneva, was sparked by Duterte's remarks in recent speeches that as a town mayor in southern Davao city in 1988, he killed three suspected kidnappers in a firefight where he was backed up by three police officers. He later clarified he was unsure whether the bullets from his M16 rifle killed the suspects.

Duterte also admitted on December 14 that he led by example to the police and joined them in operations and personally patrolling the streets to personally kill criminals when he was a Davao mayor. 

“In Davao I used to do it personally. Just to show to the guys that, if I can do it, why can’t you? And I go around in Davao with a motorcycle, with a big bike around and I would just patrol the streets and looking for trouble also," Duterte said.

"Talagang naghanap ako ng engkwentro para makapatay," he added during the Wallace Business Forum in Malacañang.

In a news conference after midnight on Saturday, Duterte said that he killed three kidnappers during a police operation.

In his state visit in Cambodia, Duterte also said he might have shot a criminal

Duterte's acts "directly contravene the rights" enshrined in the Philippine Constitution and the killings recalled by the president "also violate international law," Zeid said. The UN official also said Duterte's encouragement of others may constitute incitement to violence and expressed concern about Duterte's assurances that police officers who commit human rights violations would be immune from prosecution.

"The perpetrators must be brought to justice, sending a strong message that violence, killings and human rights violations will not be tolerated by the state and that no one is above the law," he said.

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Successful Duterte China Visit

Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte visit to China is successful! He revived the friendly relations between China and the Philippines. Duterte's China state visit has led to the "full recovery of PH-China relations" according to the Official Chinese foreign ministry.

President Duterte and his entourage was given a warm welcome ceremony by China and President Duterte and Pres. Xi Jinping proceeded to the Great Hall of the People for bilateral talks. President Xi Jinping and President Duterte together with their ministers and Cabinet officials discusses Philippines and China relations from security to economy at the bilateral meeting .

According to Former Congressman Arthur Yap, Duterte and Xi went into room for one-on-one talk with only a translator and no Foreign minister which is is unprecedented. Both countries sign an agreement on Coast Guard cooperation and maritime security.

Presidents Duterte, Xi witness the signing of 13 documents on cooperation in trade, agriculture, tourism, maritime security, and infrastructure development. China will also lift travel advisory to the Philippines for Chinese tourists that will be a big boost to Philippine tourism. The Philippines will also receive assistance in infrastructure through China's One Belt and One Road Initiative.

President Rodrigo Duterte Inspected Flooded areas in Metro Manila During Habagat

President Rodrigo Duterte did an aerial inspection on flooded areas in Metro Manila on a Helicopter last August 15. The flood was caused by heavy rains. Manila was also hit by a tornado which added to the suffering of the residents in the affected area. 

The previous President Noynoy Aquino was hounded with criticism since he seems to be always nowhere to be found when there is flooding or typhoon. Like when Tropical Storm “Maring” battered Metro Manila with and the rest of Luzon with heavy rains and caused massive flooding.

VP Robredo's Courtesy Call To President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañang Palace

Vice President Ma. Leonora "Leni" Robredo on Monday visit President Rodrigo Duterte one-on-one at a courtesy call hours after she promised to support the Duterte administration.



A video clip from Presidential Broadcast Staff - RTVM shows, Robredo meeting President Duterte and they are seated engaged in conversation.    

Robredo speaking at the Tapatan Media Forum that she'll support the current administration: "There is much work to be done," Robredo said, "but much to be gained in giving everything we have to this business of building our nation. As I said, we are in the cusp of something big and this is not the time to let go."

"Hindi po tayo makaka-afford mag-away-away. Masaydong marami tayong kailangan gawin. Ang anim na taon, mahaba iyon pero sa dami ng gagawin natin ay maiksi lamang iyon (We cannot afford wars. There's a lot to be done. Six years is a long time but because there's so much to do that's a brief period)," Robredo said.

Robredo added that an unhealthy preoccupation with opposing what should be done with the new government is a useless endeavor.

"Ako po bilang pangalawang pangulo [As vice president], I believe that the number one responsibility now is to help rally everyone behind the new administration," Robredo said.

"Hindi naman po ito para kay President Duterte lamang pero para ito sa sambayanang Pilipinas [we do this not for the sake of President Duterte but the Filipino people]," Robredo said.