Less than a day after President Duterte admitted he was wrong in underestimating the illegal drug problem in the country, Malacañang maintained on Thursday that his administration succeeded in having significant accomplishments in terms of addressing illegal drug problems. Communications...
President Duterte has signed into law declaring every 30th of August the "National Press Freedom Day." According to the Republic Act. 11699, signed by Duterte on Apr. 13 and was obtained by the media on Apr. 27, August 30 of every year is declared as such in honor of Marcelo H. Del Pilar, the...
Malacañang on Tuesday urged the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) to look into alleged illegal quarrying and mining activities inside the protected area of Masungi Georeserve​ in Rizal. In a statement on Tuesday, April 26, Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said...
Mocha Uson was quick to comment on Toni Gonzaga’s recent declaration about presidential candidate Bongbong Marcos’ supposed impending return to his home, Malacañang. Toni said this Monday, during the former senator’s rally in Cebu. She said, “Konting-konting panahon na lamang at magbabalik...
Malacañang has offered sympathy over the death of Philippine Ambassador to China Jose Santiago “Chito” Sta. Romana and paid tribute to his contributions in strengthening the Philippine-China ties. Ambassador Jose Santiago Sta. Romana (Photo from Chito Sta. Romana Facebook page) "Nagdadalamhati...
The government is ready to respond should there be an unfavorable situation that will arise after the announcement of the results of the election, Malacañang said Tuesday. Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Tuesday assured the public that law enforcers will ensure peace and order in the...
Malacañang on Monday said that the administration of the fourth dose of the Covid-19 vaccine on the immunocompromised and the elderly "has nothing to do" with the possible uptick of new Covid-19 cases next month. In a statement, presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said the second booster shot,...
Tarlac 2nd district Rep. Victor Yap is seeking clarification from Malacañang as to what provisions in the SIM Card Registration Bill supposedly infringe upon the freedom of speech and the right to privacy of individuals. (Nordwood themes/ Unsplash) This, after the enrolled bill was vetoed by...
Malacañang said Wednesday it believes that the conflict among the Commission on Elections (Comelec) commissioners will be resolved "amicably and professionally." In a statement, presidential spokesman Martin Andanar said the Palace respects the independence of the poll body. He added that the...
House Deputy Speaker Mikee Romero sees wisdom in Malacañang's call for the establishment of strategic fuel reserves that would be used by the state to cushion future fuel price hikes. In fact, such proposal is very familiar to the 1-Pacman Party-list representative. House Deputy Speaker Mikee...
President Duterte is still committed to eradicate abusive work arrangements and protect the workers' rights to security of tenure, Malacañang said on Thursday, April 7. (MANILA BULLETIN File Photo/Mark Balmores) This, after vice-presidential bet Senate President Vicente Sotto III criticized...
Malacañang on Tuesday, April 5, maintained that detained Senator Leila De Lima was not denied the right to due process. Senator Leila De Lima (FILE PHOTO) Communications Secretary Martin Andanar issued the statement after some of the presidential bets for the May 2022 elections said that due...
