Malacañang left it to the Commission on Elections (Comelec) if it deemed it necessary to extend the voter registration period due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. (JANSEN ROMERO / MB FILE PHOTO) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after Senator Francis Pangilinan urged...
President Duterte has approved the release of an additional P3.4 billion for the cash assistance or "ayuda" for residents affected by the ongoing enhanced community quarantine (ECQ) in different places in the country. (ALI VICOY / MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made...
Malacañang was still mum about President Duterte's recent blind item about an unnamed mayor, saying it was up to the latter if he wanted to identify the local chief executive or not. President Duterte and Manila Mayor Isko Moreno (Malacañang, Manila PIO file photos) Presidential Spokesman...
President Duterte has approved the release of the World Teachers' Day Incentive Benefit for public school teachers in recognition of their hard work and sacrifices amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. File Photo from DepEd Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the announcement days ahead of...
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque accused Vice President Leni Robredo of politicking, saying she has developed a "weekly media habit" of nitpicking the Executive's coronavirus (COVID-19) response. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and Vice President Leni Robredo (Manila Bulletin File Photos)...
The government's pandemic task force has temporarily suspended the protocols that allowed the shortened quarantine period for fully vaccinated close contacts of probable and confirmed cases of coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Malacañang announced Wednesday, August 11. A temporary health facility...
The Duterte administration has poured bigger investments to improve the welfare of Filipino athletes compared to the past government that contributed to their enhanced performance in recent Tokyo Olympics, Malacañang asserted Tuesday, August 10. President Rodrigo Duterte salutes the Filipino...
For President Duterte, a politician who received "call boy" training has no business seeking the presidency. President Rodrigo Duterte (File photo/Malacañang) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque explained the President was questioning the "moral ascendancy" of such a person to lead the country when...
Malacañang on Tuesday, August 10, welcomed the 11.8 percent growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the second quarter, saying that it is proof of the government’s ability to balance saving lives and livelihoods despite the pandemic. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque (OPS / FILE PHOTO /...
The breach of the COVID-19 health protocols during the heroes’ welcome for the Olympic medalists at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) by government officials is an “exemption,” Presidential spokesman Harry Roque said on Tuesday, August 10. BEMEDALLED BOXERS–Irish Magno, Carlo...
Allocating a measly P1.3 billion for the Philippine Sports Commission, which is P17.8 billion lower than the budget for an anti-communist task force, cannot qualify Malacanang to a pat on the back for the historic feat of Filipino athletes in the recently-concluded 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Philippine...
The country will receive delivery of around 2.8 million doses of coronavirus vaccines this week to beef up its vaccination drive amid the surge of COVID-19 cases, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque announced on Monday, August 9. From a cold storage facility, the COVID-19 vaccines are ready to be...