Tag: #Presidential spokesman Harry Roque
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Brosas accuses Palace of credit-grabbing for medal harvest: PSC got 'measly' P1.3-B
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.
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Roque: Yes, there should be more PGHs
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque agreed that there should be more Philippine General Hospital (PGH) but reminded that running the facility is funded by the University of the Philippines (UP) and not the Department of Health (DOH).
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Palace to Robredo: Duterte's policy on West PH Sea works
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.
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Duterte still studying if joint infomercial with Robredo will be 'helpful'
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.
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Marawi's complete rehab by end of Duterte's term assured — Roque
Malacañang expressed confidence that the rehabilitation of the war-torn city of Marawi can be completed by the end of President Duterte’s term.
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Duterte still undecided on PH-US VFA abrogation
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.
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Palace warns vs. illegal sale of COVID-19 shots, vaccine slots
Malacañang said those proven to be selling coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines and slots in vaccination areas may face prison time as these acts are illegal under Philippine laws.
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Robredo spox: 'If Palace can't set aside politics, that's their problem'
Office of the Vice President (OVP) Spokesman Ibarra Gutierrez said that Vice President Leni Robredo has always been open to working with the administration but pointed out that it was Malacañang’s problem if it cannot set aside politics.
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IATF OKs hosting of 2021 Swimming National Selection Meet
The government’s pandemic task force has approved the request of Philippine Swimming Inc. (PSI) to host the 2021 Swimming National Selection Meet.
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Public free to refuse vaccines at jab site but brands won't be announced
Malacañang said the public is still free to refuse to be vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in vaccination sites if they prefer other brands.
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Robredo must clarify stand on COVID-19 vaccines before joint infomercial is considered
Unlike her camp, Malacañang was not readily open to the idea of President Duterte teaming up with Vice President Leni Robredo for an infomercial, saying she should clarify her stand on coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines first.
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Comelec frontliners, BPO, LPG workers now part of A4 list in COVID vaccination
More individuals may soon receive coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines after the government’s pandemic task force allowed the inclusion of more workers in the Priority Group A4 of the country’s COVID-19 vaccination program.
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IATF OKs bubble training of Olympics, SEA Games athletes; participants to be prioritized in vaccination
The government’s pandemic task force has green-lit the bubble-type training of Filipino athletes participating in the upcoming Tokyo Olympics and Southeast Asian (SEA) Games later this year.
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COVID-19 vaccines are 'equal', says Palace, as it defends non-disclosure policy
Despite concerns that it will violate the people’s right to informed consent, Malacañang stood its ground on the policy barring local government units (LGUs) to disclose the brand of coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines that will be given to the public.
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COVAX rules don't allow AstraZeneca shots on essential workers in A4 list — Roque
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said the government cannot just use AstraZeneca coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines on essential workers listed under the A4 priority group as it breaches the condition set by the COVAX Facility.
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'Opposition wishing for failed vaccination program', says Roque
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque claimed that the opposition was actually wishing for the government’s vaccination program against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to fail so they could have a better shot at winning in the upcoming 2022 elections.
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Duterte ready to tap president's social fund to assist PGH
Malacañang said President Duterte was more than ready to use his presidential social fund (PSF) to assist the Philippine General Hospital (PGH) following the tragedy that befell the State-run institution on Sunday.