The ANC Brief: Baffled by Build Build Build

The Palace is taking fire for the real state of the centerpiece Build Build Build program.

Here are the stories making the headlines on ANC today:Is the Build Build Build program of the Duterte administration sputtering? Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo refuted Sen. Franklin Drilon’s statement that the program is a dismal failure. Sen. Francis Pangilinan also said Panelo was wrong when he said no infrastructure project was accomplished in the previous administration.

Bong Go, the Chief Executive is defying doctor’s advice to rest. Duterte has complained repeatedly of numerous ailments. So this a creative way to frame the President’s current “sabbatical.”Vice President Leni Robredo and US officials met to discuss cooperation on the war on drugs. She later said the Americans expressed support for clearer data on the war on drugs and more focus on rehabilitation.

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