On the occasion of International Human Rights Day 2021, Malacañang has highlighted the programs that the Duterte administration has implemented "to reduce inequalities and advance human rights". President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "(We) find satisfaction that, during the past six years,...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has automated permit issuance for the trading of certain endangered species, such as flora and fauna, in a move to enhance global trade transparency. Such a move, according to the DENR, will prevent illegal trade and sustainably develop...
A Chinese national was arrested for kidnapping his fellow Chinese and for possession of illegal drugs Monday, Dec. 6, in Pasay City. Col. Cesar Paday-os, Pasay City police chief, identified the suspect as Gao Lei of Unit 520 Shore Residence Tower C1, Barangay 76, Pasay City. Paday-os said the...
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced on Monday, Dec. 6, the arrest of 15 illegal miners inside the Taal Volcano protected area. In a statement, the DENR said the 15 individuals were apprehended for violating Republic Act (RA) No. 11038 or the Expanded National...
President Duterte says it gives him "a little bit of pride" that he fulfilled "almost everything" that he promised to Filipinos when he ran for the Palace seat a few years ago. 'I TRIED MY BEST'--President Rodrigo Duterte talks about his campaign promises during his speech at the Port of Busay,...
Malacañang has, for the nth time, insisted that the United Nations (UN)-backed International Criminal Court (ICC) has no jurisdiction to investigate the Duterte administration's war against illegal drugs. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential...
Presidential aspirant Senator Manny Pacquiao on Wednesday expressed his belief it is only fitting that the government goes after high-profile illegal drug traffickers and do its best to save the users. Asked to expound on his admission he tried using drugs when he was young and “naïve,”...
Presidential aspirant Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday said he is willing to undergo a drug test after President Duterte claimed a presidential candidate is using cocaine. “Ako naman po willing magpa-drug test (I am willing to under drug test) anytime of the day. Anytime po kung...
Senate President Vicente C. Sotto III and Senator Panfilo M. Lacson today, Nov. 22 underwent an ‘’encompassing holistic drug test’’ at the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) to show that they are drug free as they prepare for the May 2022 national elections. The Lacson/Sotto...
The Ayungin Shoal Incident will serve as the backdrop for the Philippines's participation in the ASEAN-China Special Summit on Nov. 22. This, after Malacañang confirmed in a statement on Saturday night, Nov. 20, President Duterte's participation in the event, which would commemorate the 30th...
Malacañang has welcomed the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to suspend its "investigative activities" on the Philippines' war against illegal drugs, which has become the signature of the current Duterte administration. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "We welcome the...
President Duterte has identified as couple of things that "worry" him as he counts his final days in Malacañang. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks during the joint meeting of the NTF-RTF ELCAC in Mimaropa held in Calapan City on Nov. 18, 2021 (Malacañang photo) "Eh ako magtapos na (I'm finishing...