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PRRD to attend at least 9 events in 35th ASEAN Summit
November 1, 2019, 11:35 am
NONTHANBURI, Thailand -- President Rodrigo R. Duterte, who will fly to Bangkok, Thailand Friday, will attend at least nine events during the three-day 35th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits which start on Saturday.In a statement, Chief Presidential Legal Counsel and Presidential Spokesperson… Read More
Duterte considers quake response ‘a top concern’
October 31, 2019, 5:27 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang assured that the government is on top of the situation after another strong earthquake jolted Tulunan, Cotabato and other parts of Mindanao on Thursday morning. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this assurance, stressing that the President’s “top concern”… Read More
PRRD designates Medialdea as OIC during Asean meet
October 30, 2019, 4:55 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte has designated Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as officer-in-charge (OIC) while he is away for his trip to Bangkok, Thailand to attend the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits next week. Duterte signed on Oct. 30 Special Order 1182, designating Medialdea… Read More
Duterte may visit quake-hit areas in Mindanao
October 29, 2019, 4:54 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte may visit areas affected by the magnitude 6.6 quake, which rocked parts of Mindanao on Tuesday morning, Malacañang said. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo did not confirm nor deny that a visit in quake-affected areas was a part of the President’s… Read More
PH stand reflects Hague principles in COC negotiations
October 29, 2019, 2:51 pm
MANILA -- An official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday the principles of the Hague ruling in the contested South China Sea reflects the Philippines' position despite the ruling's exclusion in the ongoing negotiations of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations… Read More
No need to issue medical bulletin for back pain: PRRD
October 29, 2019, 2:22 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte thinks it is not necessary to issue a medical bulletin despite the infrequent back pain due to “muscle spasms.” “Hindi naman kailangan. Kung hindi na ako makatindig, sabihin ng asawa ko sa inyo (It’s not necessary. When I can’t stand anymore, my wife… Read More
Talks on South China Sea COC 'unavoidable' at Asean: DFA
October 28, 2019, 4:21 pm
MANILA -- It is “unavoidable” that the proposed Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea will be brought up in the discussions during the 35th Asean Summit and Related Summits in Bangkok, Thailand from Nov. 2 to 4, a foreign affairs official said on Monday. Foreign Affairs Assistant… Read More
Banner stories of Manila's leading newspapers, Sat. Oct. 26, 2019
October 26, 2019, 7:44 am
INQUIRER -- 3rd wealth case vs Marcoses junked PHILIPPINE STAR -- Mayor in narco list ambushed in cop van MANILA BULLETIN -- Duterte to attend ASEAN summit DAILY TRIBUNE -- Drug war serves UN goals MANILA TIMES -- Teen wins PH's first fencing gold MANILA STANDARD -- Gov't to lift sea… Read More
Duterte to attend 35th Asean summit in Thailand
October 25, 2019, 6:22 pm
MANILA — President Rodrigo Duterte is scheduled to attend the 35th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) in Bangkok, Thailand next month, Malacañang said on Friday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo confirmed the attendance of the President, who recently suffered from “muscle… Read More
Albayalde ‘misquoted’ about early retirement: Andanar
October 13, 2019, 4:22 pm
MANILA -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief, Gen. Oscar Albayalde will retire as scheduled on Nov. 8 but proposed an earlier turnover date in consideration of President Rodrigo Duterte’s schedule, a Palace official said. Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin… Read More
Albayalde urges next PNP chief to continue key programs
September 28, 2019, 3:26 pm
BAGUIO CITY -- Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Oscar Albayalde on Saturday urged his successor to continue key policies, such as the strict implementation of practical programs for crime prevention and suppression, the intensified campaign against illegal drugs, and the internal… Read More
Palace dismisses remark China could reclaim Scarborough Shoal
September 26, 2019, 9:37 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang dismissed on Thursday as “speculation” Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio’s statement that China could try to reclaim Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal within President Rodrigo Duterte's term. “Was he (Carpio) saying that as a matter of observation, or is he saying… Read More
Duterte, Trump have ‘mutual admiration’ for each other: Palace
September 26, 2019, 9:35 pm
MANILA -- Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and US President Donald Trump have a “mutual admiration” for each other, Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the two leaders had the same leadership “style” which is why they share respect for each… Read More
China shuns war in SCS: foreign ministry spox
July 10, 2019, 1:52 pm
BEIJING -- Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang said on Tuesday China does not want any escalation of tensions that may lead to war in the South China Sea. In a discussion with journalists participating in this year’s China International Press Communication Center’s program, Lu said… Read More
Duterte's US trip 'definite' but no date yet: envoy
July 4, 2019, 8:46 am
MANILA -- Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez said President Rodrigo R. Duterte's trip to Washington D.C. is certain, but due to the issue of scheduling, no definite date has yet been set. "So far, there's no definite date but I know that he's going. So there's no… Read More
Make public Marina, PCG reports on WPS incident: solon
June 27, 2019, 7:02 pm
MANILA -- A lawmaker at the House of Representatives on Thursday urged the government to make public the findings of the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on the West Philippine Sea incident involving a Filipino fishing boat which sank when reportedly hit by… Read More
‘Speculative’ to say Chinese were fishing within PH EEZ: Palace
June 27, 2019, 8:48 am
MANILA -- It is “speculative” to assume that Chinese nationals were fishing within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) when it allegedly rammed and abandoned a Filipino fishing boat at the Recto Bank (Reed Bank) in the West Philippine Sea, Malacañang said on Thursday. Presidential… Read More
Charges filed vs. erring officials over Asean funds misuse: PCOO
June 25, 2019, 7:43 pm
MANILA -- The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) on Tuesday denied that it has failed to act on the recommendation of the Commission on Audit (COA) to file charges against erring officials involved in the misuse of PhP38.8 million worth of funds for the country's hosting of the… Read More
Congressmen need not wait for PRRD’s endorsement
June 25, 2019, 5:13 pm
MANILA -- Members of the lower chamber should not wait for President Rodrigo Duterte to announce his preference for the next Speaker of the House of Representatives before they decide on who to vote for the post, Malacañang said on Tuesday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this call… Read More
PRRD thanks Vietnamese fishermen for helping Filipinos
June 24, 2019, 6:34 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte thanked the Vietnamese fishermen who rescued Filipino fishermen who were allegedly abandoned near the Recto Bank (Reed Bank) in the West Philippine Sea after being rammed by a Chinese vessel. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte brought this… Read More
