President Duterte has signed into law declaring every 30th of August the "National Press Freedom Day." According to the Republic Act. 11699, signed by Duterte on Apr. 13 and was obtained by the media on Apr. 27, August 30 of every year is declared as such in honor of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the...
Malacañang on Tuesday urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to look into alleged illegal quarrying and mining activities inside the protected area of Masungi Georeserve​ in Rizal. In a statement on Tuesday, April 26, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said...
CEBU CITY -- Ang Probinsyano Party-list is hoping to muster the same support that it got from the Cebuanos in the previous elections. Ang Probinsyano will barnstorm Cebu in its bid to keep a seat in the congress as it enters the crucial phase of the campaign period for the May 9 national and local...
Clodualdo del Mundo, Jr. chooses not to forget ' Ang Daigdig ng mga Api ' We have read the newly launched book, " Ang Daigdig ng mga Api : Remembering a Lost Film" by Clodualdo “Doy” del Mundo, Jr., which he pursued against all odds with the help of Dik Trofeo, assistant director and script...
Mocha Uson was quick to comment on Toni Gonzaga’s recent declaration about presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos’ supposed impending return to his home, Malacañang. Toni said this Monday, during the former senator’s rally in Cebu. She said, “Konting-konting panahon na lamang at magbabalik...
Former Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) spokesperson and assistant secretary Celine Pialago believes that her party-list, the Frontliners Ang Bida Party-list, is gaining ground among voters with just over two weeks to go before the May 9 polls. Frontliners Ang Bida Party-list...
Malacañang has offered sympathy over the death of Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana and paid tribute to his contributions in strengthening the Philippine-China ties. Ambassador Jose Santiago Sta. Romana (Photo from Chito Sta. Romana Facebook page) "Nagdadalamhati...
The government is ready to respond should there be an unfavorable situation that will arise after the announcement of the results of the election, Malacañang said Tuesday. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday assured the public that law enforcers will ensure peace and order in the...
Malacañang on Monday said that the administration of the fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on the immunocompromised and the elderly "has nothing to do" with the possible uptick of new Covid-19 cases next month. In a statement, presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said the second booster shot,...
Tarlac 2nd district Rep. Victor Yap is seeking clarification from Malacañang as to what provisions in the SIM Card Registration Bill supposedly infringe upon the freedom of speech and the right to privacy of individuals. (Nordwood themes/ Unsplash) This, after the enrolled bill was vetoed by...
Kontra Daya Election watchdog Kontra Daya has expressed concern that voters may confuse the Pagtibayin at Palaguin ang Pangkabuhayang Pilipino party-list group’s acronym with the Department of Social Welfare and Development’s (DSWD) Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program‘s 4Ps. The group also...
Malacañang said Wednesday it believes that the conflict among the Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioners will be resolved "amicably and professionally." In a statement, presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said the Palace respects the independence of the poll body. He added that the...
