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President Rodrigo Duterte during the 82nd Anniversary Celebration of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp Emilio Aguinaldo in Quezon City on December 20, 2017. (Malacañang file photo)

Powers of Duterte in proposed Constitution excessive, dangerous

Progressive group Bayan Muna expressed alarm over the powers that President Rodrigo Duterte will possess as stipulated in the proposed amendment of the 1987 Constitution, describing the same as too excessive and very dangerous.

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Grade 1 students of Kapitan Tomas Monteverde Sr. Central Elementary School are eager to introduce their selves using mother tongue during the first day of school. (Ace R. Morandante/davaotoday.com)

Feeding program for malnourished schoolchildren hailed

The National Nutrition Council (NNC) hailed the signing of Pres. Rodrigo Duterte of Republic Act 11037, also known as “Masustansyang Pagkain para sa Batang Pilipino Act” which provides for the mandatory feeding in schools.

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Duterte wants to end term before effectivity of new charter

As criticisms started to pour against the proposed amendments to the Philippine Constitution to pave the way for a federal charter, President Rodrigo Duterte posed a challenge to his detractors that he would step down from the office prior to the effectivity of the new form of government.

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