Malacañang said that the possibility of calling a special session of Congress is now being studied as the leadership dispute in the Senate continues to stall legislative work. In a press briefing on Monday, June 8, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Malacañang said it respects the decision of the new Senate majority to install Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore and acting Senate president following the latest leadership shakeup in the chamber. In a statement on Wednesday, June 3, the Palace said the change in leadership...
Malacañang said the government is still evaluating the Qdenga dengue vaccine developed by a Japanese pharmaceutical company. "Ayon sa DOH, sinusuri pa ng Food and Drug Administration ang mungkahi ng aplikante para sa bakuna (According to the Department of Health, the Food and Drug Administration...
Malacañang said the proposed P240 immigration fee for travelers entering and leaving the country remains under study and has not yet been approved. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro called on the public to remain calm as the proposal could be rejected and not...
Rather than relying on technicalities in a bid to dismiss the impeachment case against her, Vice President Sara Duterte must face the allegations against her and explain to the people, Malacañang said. In a briefing on Tuesday, June 2, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
Around 3,000 Muslim faithful gathered at the Quezon Memorial Circle in Quezon City on Wednesday morning, May 27, to observe Eid’l Adha through congregational prayers and thanksgiving rites at Liwasang Aurora. Worshippers began arriving as early as 4:30 a.m., with the Eid prayer and khutbah...
Malacañang believes the passage of priority bills remains possible by June, at least on the executive department 's side. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no issue on the Palace 's side. But it cannot speak for the Senate, which,...
Malacañang said it will not make any prejudgment in the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. "Ang Malacañang, ang Palasyo at ang Pangulo ay hindi po magbibigay ng anumang prejudgment (Malacañang, the Palace, and the President will not issue any form of prejudgment)," Palace...
Despite the weakening of Philippine peso, Malacañang remains confident that the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) is on top of the situation. BSP Governor Eli Remolona recently stated that the Philippine peso dipping to P63.50 per US dollar would be acceptable as long as the decline is measured....
Malacañang said the issuance of additional International Criminal Court (ICC) arrest warrants is “expected,” noting that more alleged co-perpetrators have been identified in the case against former President Rodrigo Duterte over his administration’s war on drugs campaign. The National Bureau...
History is best viewed through museums, and this one museum certainly paints an interesting picture, given recent political events. Bahay Ugnayan acts as our first stop for our tour of the Malacañang Heritage Museums. Within it lies the Presidential Museum. Here you’ll find a collection of...
Echoing a previous statement from Senator Robin Padilla, Malacañang urged Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa to come out and face the charges against him. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Dela Rosa, who used to be the chief of the Philippine National Police...
