The city government of Lapu-Lapu, Cebu will no longer implement its "no vaccine, no entry" policy in commercial centers, Malacañang announced Tuesday. A senior citizen receives a J&J Janssen COVID-19 vaccine at the Justo Lucban Elementary School in Manila on July 21, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila...
The government joined a jubilant nation in praising Filipino boxer Nesthy Petecio on her silver medal finish at the Tokyo Olympics. Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said Petecio has brought honor and pride to the nation following her Olympic feat, adding the young fighter still has a chance to...
Malacañang was filled with glee as Filipino athletes shone in Saturday's Tokyo 2020 Olympics games with the Philippines getting a shot at another gold medal in the prestigious sports event. Filipino Olympians Nesthy Petecio, EJ Obiena, and Carlo Paalam (Manila Bulletin/AFP photos) Presidential...
MB/Ali Vicoy President Rodrigo Duterte led the nation in congratulating the country’s first Olympic gold medal winner Hidilyn Diaz following her arrival in Manila Wednesday night, July 29 from Tokyo, Japan. Duterte met with Diaz – gold medalist in the 55-kilogram category of women’s...
Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo has nothing but praises for Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo (File photo: Malacañang/Manila Bulletin) Panelo said Diaz brought pride to the country after winning the country's first ever Olympic...
Malacañang is not about to apologize to Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz after her name was dragged in an alleged conspiracy to oust President Duterte back in 2019. President Rodrigo Duterte poses with Hidilyn Diaz, Olympic silver medalist, during a courtesy call at the Presidential Guest...
Malacañang has commended the local coast guard personnel for driving away a Chinese naval ship spotted sailing in the country's waters. A Chinese navy warship dispersed off Marie Louise Bank in El Nido, Palawan after personnel of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) radio challenge on July 13, 2021....
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, July 13 pressed Malacañang to denounce the Chinese official who described the Philippines’ victory in The Hague as a “piece of waste paper.” “Malacañang should denounce China’s statement. It is long overdue,” Hontiveros said in a statement. “It is...
Local government units can emulate the city of San Juan in terms of accelerating the vaccination of their constituents against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), according to a Palace official. San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora has announced the vaccination of more than 100 percent of its target...
Malacañang found nothing wrong with the airing of the meeting of the administration party on a government media station. According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, state-owned People's Television Channel 4 covers "newsworthy" events like the assembly attended by President Duterte. Duterte,...
The government allows private companies to seek "cost reimbursement" or "cost sharing" for the coronavirus vaccines allocated to the dependents of its employees, Malacañang clarified Tuesday. A Manila resident receives a coronavirus shot at a vaccination hub located at SM Manila on July 6, 2021....
The government has the capacity to settle its financial obligations after the country's debt reached more than P11 trillion amid efforts to mitigate the impact of the pandemic, Malacañang said Tuesday. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman...
