Despite an unexpected second-place finish, Malacañang is unbothered by the result of a recent vice presidential preference survey, saying President Duterte is still the candidate to beat in the upcoming 2022 elections. President Rodrigo Duterte and Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III...
President Duterte has "given the cue" for legislators to create a law that would allow the executive to exercise its so-called police power over those who do not want to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). President Rodrigo Duterte listens to a presentation during the "Talk...
The government can invoke police power of the State, but there is need for a new law that would compel people to get vaccinated against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), Malacañang said on Tuesday, September 28, In his virtual media briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said the...
The Palace sees no obstacle in its potential enactment of a measure that seeks to extend the voter registration period for the May 2022 elections for another 30 days. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque (Photo from Roque's Facebook page) Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque had this to say...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque branded as fake news the reports circulating via text message that the P20 banknote will no longer be recognized as legal tender before the end of 2021. (Ellson A. Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) "Ang P20 paper bill ay mananatiling legal tender. Mayroon po kasing...
Presidential spokesman Harry Roque on Tuesday, September 28, said that President Duterte will listen to public opinion about his possible vice presidential bid after a recent survey showed that 60 percent of Filipinos think his candidacy “violates the intention of the Constitution.” President...
President Duterte has green-lit the start of the vaccination of the general population, including children, against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) starting this October. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) This was bared by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque Tuesday, Sept. 28, in a...
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque has dismissed a Pharmally Pharmaceutical Corp. official's claim that the firm sold the government "spoiled" face shields, saying that it's practically an unsubstantiated testimony. received_687346018889246 "Ngayon lumalabas po itong mga bagong isyu na ito, ano....
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that for people like him who have health conditions, gyms are absolutely essential and must be reopened. (Photos from Harry Roque's Facebook/ Unsplash) Roque had this to say in a virtual press briefing Monday, Sept. 27, or just three days before a possible...
The controversial death of Filipino artist Breana “Bree” Jonson has gained the attention of President Duterte. President Rodrigo Duterte (left) and the late Bree Jonson (Photos from Malacañang/ Instagram) This was confirmed Monday, Sept. 27 by Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque in a virtual...
Malacañang said it will first evaluate if the country's hospitals are in need of more manpower before allowing Filipino healthcare workers to work in New York amid the state's search for more medical workers. 35014 Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the statement after the state of New York...
Malacañang told administration critic former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV that he is free to do whatever he wants to do with his political career. Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque and former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV (File Photos/MANILA BULLETIN) Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque made the...
