Nicole Ann Dela Peña

10 Accomplishment of Duterte’s Admin

1. Historic assertion of national sovereignty and an independent foreign policy against US

intervention. Ending US war games in the Philippines, ending joint patrols in disputed waters,
reviewing the EDCA and opening PH doors for equal and mutually beneficial relations with
countries not aligned with the US.
2. Resumption of peace talks with the NDFP, the release of some political prisoners, affirmation
of previous agreements, acceleration of discussions on substantive agenda and the historic
indefinite unilateral ceasefires by both sides of the armed conflict.
3. Inclusiveness in government and the appointments of progressives to key cabinet posts such
as DSWD, DAR, NAPC, as well as officials in DOLE and the Presidential Commission on
Urban Poor.
4. Distribution of 358 hectares in Hacienda Luisita and a nationwide freeze in land conversion
as ordered by the Presidential Agrarian Reform Commission.
5. Mining audit and the suspension of 20 companies engaged in destructive mining operations.
6. And end to the "tanim-bala" scam and the scrapping of the Overseas Employment Certificate
for returning OFW's. Speedy repatriation of stranded and displaced OFW's in the Middle
East.
7. DSWD Memorandum Circular 9 which upholds the Supreme Court ruling against pork barrel
funds by members of Congress, and gives the DSWD the final say in determining what kind
of assistance will be given to requests endorsed by lawmakers.
8. Creating favorable conditions for the return of the displaced Lumad to their communities.
Official acknowledgement that paramilitary groups sowing terror in the countryside are
government-backed and must be stopped.
9. Exposing the gravity and extent of problem of illegal drugs and its connection to corruption in
the police, local government units and other agencies of the executive.
10. Freedom of Information Executive Order during its first month in office, covering all agencies
under the executive branch.
Nicole Ann Dela Peña

What did Former President Ramos say about Duterte’s first 100 day?

The Philippines is "losing badly" in the first 100 days of President Rodrigo Duterte in office,
former President Fidel Ramos said.

"This is a huge disappointment and let-down to many of us," Ramos said in a column published
in the Manila Bulletin.

Ramos based his assessment of Duterte's first 100 days on two concepts of importance —
leadership and teamwork.

The former president, however, noted that there is enough time to correct the flaws of the
current administration so that the Philippines can emerge as a competitive country.

"The outcome aspired for by the majority of us is to insure the better future of our younger
generations, who in due time — will assume the mantle of leadership over our nation's political,
security, cultural, economic and other interests," Ramos said.

Ramos noted that Duterte's comment comparing himself to German dictator Adolf Hitler was
among his "most unfortunate gaffes." Such comment has elicited reactions from the Jewish
community.

The president has apologized to the Jews for his comment and said that he did not intend to
derogate the memory of those who were killed by the Nazis during World War II.

"The Philippines has a rich history and tradition of hosting refugees from all around the world.
First, the Jewish people to whom our country gave sanctuary in the late 1930s and early 1940,"
the former president said.

In 1938, the Philippines opened its doors to more than 100,000 Jews to resettle in Mindanao,
particularly in Bukidnon.

"In the case of his recent 'Hitler quip' no amount of apology could mollify the long-suffering Jews
who have done well for the Philippines," Ramos said.

Ramos also criticized Duterte's treatment on the country's relationship with the United States,
particularly on security and economic matters.

The president has threatened to cut the Philippines' ties with the US following criticisms over the
spate of extrajudicial and vigilante killings of drug suspects.

"Are we throwing away decades of military partnership, tactical proficiency, compatible

weaponry, predictable logistics, and soldier-to-soldier camaraderie just like that?" Ramos asked.