President Duterte will sign the proposed P5.024-trillion General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2022 tomorrow, Thursday, Dec. 30. President Rodrigo Duterte (right) signs a document. (Photo from PCOO Facebook) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles made this announcement...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles said the national government aims to have the cash assistance for typhoon "Odette" victims ready for download to the affected local government units (LGUs) by Wednesday, Dec. 29. President Rodrigo Duterte (right) leads a recent distribution of relief goods to...
The review of the 2022 budget is still ongoing. Malacañang Palace (Photo from PNA) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles gave this simple explanation Tuesday, Dec. 28, regarding the sudden postponement of the signing of the P5.024-trillion national budget for next...
Will the government workers left out from Malacañang's yearend service recognition incentive (SRI) get their own gratuity pay? Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (Malacañang photo) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles did not close the door on this and instead...
Despite the huge challenge and distraction that was typhoon "Odette", the Philippines still managed to surpass its target for the second round of the national vaccination days (NVD) held from Dec. 15 to 23. (Keith Bacongco/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential...
Just like he promised, President Duterte returned to typhoon-ravaged provinces Wednesday, Dec. 22 to personally hand out orders for both relief and rehabilitation efforts. President Rodrigo Duterte speaks to Dinagat Island residents on Dec. 22, 2021 (Screenshot from Facebook live) "President...
For those who do not relish the thought of using face shields again while out in public, don't fret. President Rodrigo Duterte tries on a face shield. (Malacañang photo) Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles clarified on Wednesday, Dec. 22 that President Duterte's...
Malacañang on Wednesday, Dec. 22, asked looters and business owners overpricing consumer goods amid the devastation left by Typhoon “Odette” not to take advantage of their fellow Filipinos who are already suffering. Typhoon Odette leaves Siargao Island ravaged. (Leni Gerona Robredo/Facebook)...
Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles on Wednesday, Dec. 22, said the Philippines is grateful for the pledge of support from several countries, international organizations, and development partners for communities hard-hit byTyphoon Odette (international name Rai) in...
Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles defended President Duterte's declaration of a "state of calamity" Tuesday, Dec. 21 over the regions stricken by typhoon "Odette"--a move that was described as "late" by some. Siargao, post-"Odette". (Photo from PCG) Nograles, in a virtual press conference Wednesday,...
President Duterte gave direct instructions to his Cabinet officials to respond to the key needs of residents of Cebu and Bohol, which were ravaged by typhoon "Odette" over the weekend. (Malacañang photo) This was confirmed in a statement Monday afternoon, Dec. 20 by Cabinet Secretary and Acting...
President Duterte has committed P2 billion to help those affected by the onslaught of Typhoon Odette late this week, Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles announced. President Rodrigo Duterte (RTVM Screenshot) Duterte made the commitment during his meeting with the local chief executives when he visited...