President Duterte has signed Proclamation No.1218, which effectively extended the State of Calamity previously declared throughout the Philippines in connection with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) The directive enforces an extension of...
Malacañang did not challenge Ombudsman Samuel Martires's declaration pertaining to public officials' statement of assets, liabilities, and net worth (SALN). Malacañang Palace (File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said in a virtual press briefing Friday, Sept. 10...
Presidential Security Group (PSG) commander, Col. Randolph Cabangbang has clarified that the Chinese national who was killed Tuesday, Sept. 8 during an anti-illegal drug operation in Zambales had no connection whatsoever to the PSG. Presidential Security Group seal (Photo from Wikipedia) This,...
Will cinemas and amusement centers like arcades finally reopen these "ber" months considering Metro Manila's impending switch to the more lax general community quarantine (GCQ) this coming Wednesday, Sept. 8? (Photo by Erik Witsoe/ Unsplash) It's not likely, but there's a glimmer of hope according...
Senate Minority Leader Franklin Drilon on Wednesday slammed presidential spokesperson Harry Roque for trying to divert the public’s attention away from the current issue hounding the Duterte administration over the alleged overpriced COVID-19 supplies. “Spoken like a true troll. It is very...
Despite recent political differences, Malacañang celebrated Senator Manny Pacquiao for bringing pride and honor to the country despite his recent loss in the boxing ring. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Senator Manny Pacquiao (Malacañang, AFP photos) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made...
The government is willing to look into the proposed deployment of public transport vehicles for fully vaccinated passengers once population protection is attained at least in Metro Manila. Commuters line up to board a bus along EDSA as the government enforces movement curbs against the coronavirus...
Four employees of the Office of the Presidential Spokesperson (OPS) have tested positive for the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) Of the Palace personnel who contracted the coronavirus, Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said only one...
The "data gathering" conducted by the police force is not being used to promote partisan politics but to help ensure peace and order in the communities. President Rodrigo Duterte presides over the joint Armed Forces of the Philippines-Philippine National Police command conference at the Malacañang...
Senator Leila de Lima on Wednesday scored anew the Duterte administration for refusing to address vaccine hesitancy among Filipinos and instead blaming them instead of pushing for a campaign that would help build public trust on the coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines. “Children are getting sick with...
The world must soon come up with a universal standard of proof of coronavirus vaccination of people to facilitate safe and smooth travel across borders. (Photo by Jansen Romero / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine government issued the latest appeal for an internationally recognized...
President Duterte has an option to ask for a supplemental budget from Congress if the government funds won't be enough for the cash assistance to people affected by the pandemic lockdown, according to a Palace official. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/ Malacañang) But for now, Presidential...
