Despite acknowledging that the Philippines is one of the oldest democracies in Asia, he said democracy in the country is a "work in progress" but stressed that Filipinos are free people. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte made the statement as he virtually gave his speech...
Less than seven months away from stepping down, President Duterte has accepted the defeat of his push to "federalize" the Philippines on Friday, Dec. 10 before an international audience. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte, in his intervention during the virtual Summit for...
On the occasion of International Human Rights Day 2021, Malacañang has highlighted the programs that the Duterte administration has implemented "to reduce inequalities and advance human rights". President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "(We) find satisfaction that, during the past six years,...
Malacañang has confirmed President Duterte's participation in the discussion during the United States (US)-hosted Summit for Democracy. But what will he talk about? President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) "Magandang opportunity ito para maipakita ng Pangulo na ang Pilipinas ay isang...
The recently-concluded national vaccination drive againt the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) showed what Filipinos can do if they work together. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Thus, said President Duterte in a message delivered by Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential Spokesperson...
President Duterte's acceptance of United States (US) President Joe Biden's invitation to join the so-called Summit for Democracy only shows that the Philippines is "A friend to all, enemy to none." (Photos from Malacañang/ Unsplash) This, according to Cabinet Secretary and Acting Presidential...
President Duterte has regulated the prices of more drugs and medicines for the leading causes of morbidity in the country, a Palace official said on Wednesday, Dec. 8. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) Duterte signed on Tuesday Executive Order No. 155, which sets the price regulation...
President Duterte has signed a directive paving the way for the establishment of the Overseas Filipino Workers (OFW) Hospital. President Rodrigo Duterte (right) signs a document as Senator Bong Go watches him (Photo from PCOO Facebook) Executive Order (EO) No.154 was signed on Tuesday, Dec. 7,...
President Duterte has accepted United States (US) President Joe Biden's invitation for him to participate in the upcoming Summit for Democracy, Malacañang announced Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 7. President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and US President Joe Biden (Photos from Malacañang/ MANILA BULLETIN)...
For the record, it's "Lapulapu"--not "Lapu-Lapu"--when referring to the first Philippine hero. Photo from Wikipedia. The caption reads, “Imaginary posthumous portrait of Lapulapu by Carlo Caacbay for the National Historical Commission of the Philippines, 2019.” The standard spelling of the name...
A Partido Demokratiko Pilipino-Lakas ng Bayan (PDP-Laban) official said Tuesday, Dec. 7 that the ruling political party continues to "support the advocacy" of Senator Christopher Lawrence "Bong" Go. Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles (left) and Senator Bong Go (Photos from Facebook) "Sa panig ng (On...
Presidential aspirant Vice President Leni Robredo could not help but laugh after a supporter commented that she might have an “idol” for going live on Facebook at midnight. Vice President Leni Robredo (OVP) “Pasensya na kayo. Binibiro ako dito na may idol daw ako kasi gabi ako nagfe-Facebook...
