President Duterte is taking a “completely neutral” stance on the killings in Negros Oriental although he ordered government agencies to investigate the matter and “resolve these disputes in favor of the poor,” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said on Tuesday, May 25. President Rodrigo...
Vice President Leni Robredo believes the opposition should field a single standard-bearer to increase its chances of winning against President Duterte’s anointed candidate in the May 2022 polls. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP photo) Although she has yet to make a final decision on her...
Vice President Leni Robredo said on Monday, May 24, that to fight off populist leaders in the next year’s elections, the opposition must “create a more inclusive and more welcoming political system.” Vice President Leni Robredo (Mark Balmores/Manila Bulletin) She mentioned during the...
Although she remains critical of President Duterte about some “non-negotiable” issues, Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday, May 24, said she tries to choose her battles because she doesn’t want to be a divisive figure. President Rodrigo Duterte and Vice President Leni Robredo...
More people will hopefully be persuaded to receive Chinese-made vaccines after President Duterte got the first shot of the Sinopharm jab, according to a Palace official. President Rodrigo Duterte welcomes the arrival of Sinovac coronavirus vaccines at the Bulwagang Kalayaan in Villamor Air Base,...
The government is unlikely to halt the rehabilitation of Manila Bay, including the use of crushed dolomite rocks along the shoreline, despite concerns raised by some groups. The sun sets over a boat sailing along Manila Bay on April 2021 (Ali Vicoy/ Manila Bulletin) Presidential spokesman Harry...
Malacañang said that President Duterte's approach on the issue of the West Philippine Sea has been working since no part of the country's territory was taken by China since he took office. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Vice President Leni Robredo Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made...
President Duterte was still assessing if Vice President Leni Robredo's participation will really be helpful to boost the public's confidence in coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines, Malacañang said. Vice President Robredo and President Duterte (FILE PHOTO / PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO) Presidential...
Malacañang expressed confidence that the rehabilitation of the war-torn city of Marawi can be completed by the end of President Duterte's term. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO / MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement as the country marked...
President Duterte is still undecided whether he will pursue the abrogation of the country's Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with the United States of America (USA) or forge a new one. President Duterte (File Photo) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement following reports that the VFA...
It seems the proposed reunion of President Duterte with former presidents to tackle issues pertaining to the West Philippine Sea issue may no longer take place. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) According to Presidential spokesman Harry Roque, there was no urgency for the...
Vice President Leni Robredo said on Sunday, May 23, she is very open to making an infomercial with President Duterte encouraging Filipinos to get their COVID-19 jabs, noting that her own office has come up with programs to boost public confidence in vaccines. VP Leni Robredo (Facebook/Manila...
