President Duterte warned that those selling coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines will be held accountable, saying they were taking away the opportunity for poor people to receive the free shots. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Duterte made the statement after the National Bureau of...
Former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV is “all-talk,” President Duterte said after the former Navy officer accused him and his long-time aide Senator Christopher “Bong” Go of committing plunder. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers his public address on July 7, 2021. In his prerecorded public...
President Duterte has offered sympathies following the tragic military plane crash in Sulu that left more than 50 people dead. President Rodrigo Dutete lays the Order of Lapu-Lapu with the Rank of Kalasag medal on top of the coffin of a soldier who died in the C130 plane mishap, during his visit at...
The coronavirus vaccines given by the government is free of charge and anyone who sells them will be held accountable, President Duterte declared early Wednesday. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) In a taped address aired past midnight, the President expressed concern about the...
GOVERNANCE MATTERS Former Vice President Jejomar Binay Since last year, government has stubbornly refused all appeals to provide another round of cash aid or “ayuda” on the grounds that it did not have the money. Then we learn that government failed to utilize P18 billion in funds already...
OF TREES AND FOREST Former Senate President Manny Villar In my column last June 16, 2021 entitled “Can elections be meaningful in a pandemic?”, I discussed the imperative for our election officials to learn from the lessons of countries who decided to push through with democratic elections...
President Duterte is counting on China not only to stay as a friend and partner in advancing peace and development, but also a defender of what is good and just for all. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) The President heaped praises on China and recognized its immense power and...
President Duterte is taking the lead in efforts to streamline the permitting process for power infrastructure projects in a bid to ensure their timely completion. President Duterte delivers his remarks during the inauguration of LRT-2 East Extension Project in Antipolo City on July 1, 2021...
For Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Alfonso Cusi, Senator Manny Pacquiao's "whistleblowing" on alleged corruption in the Duterte government "is just an attempt to remain relevant" while the lawmaker is away. DOE Secretary Alfonso Cusi (Ariel Fernandez/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Sen....
Malacañang wishes Senator Manny Pacquiao good luck on his fight versus Errol Spence on August 21, but Presidential spokesman Harry Roque threw shade at the boxing champion-turned-senator, saying his greatness does not go beyond the boxing ring. Senator Manny Pacquiao and Presidential spokesman...
Press freedom remains alive and well in the country, Malacañang said in trying to dispel a report that tagged President Duterte as among the so-called press freedom predators. President Rodrigo Duterte delivers a speech during the ceremonial signing of bills in Malacañang on June 24, 2021....
President Duterte lauded the relations between the Philippines and the United States of America (USA) as the two countries celebrated 75 years of diplomatic relations on July 4. President Duterte delivers a message for the 75th anniversary of the inauguration of the Third Philippine Republic and...
