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Duterte constantly monitors typhoon situation: Palace
November 13, 2020, 2:03 pm
MANILA – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Friday assured the public that President Rodrigo Duterte is always monitoring the situation and updates on the impact of Typhoon Ulysses. In a press briefing, Roque said the President uses technology to monitor developments without the need to… Read More
Palace suspends gov’t work, classes in 8 regions Nov. 13
November 12, 2020, 9:40 pm
MANILA – Upon the recommendation of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC), Malacañang suspended work in government offices and classes in public schools in Metro Manila and seven other regions on Friday. In a statement on Thursday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry… Read More
Asean eyes code of conduct for disputed South China Sea
November 12, 2020, 8:12 pm
JAKARTA – The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) on Thursday expressed its hope for an “effective and substantive” code of conduct for all activities in the South China Sea. Addressing the opening ceremony of the 37th Asean Summit as the current chair, Vietnam Prime Minister… Read More
PRRD highlights importance of RCEP at 37th Asean Summit
November 12, 2020, 6:43 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte highlighted the importance of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) in further pushing for regional integration. “On the economic front, we must deepen regional integration and strengthen supply chain connectivity,” Duterte said during… Read More
Duterte raises need for urgent climate action post-‘Rolly’
November 12, 2020, 6:15 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday emphasized the need to urgently address climate change, noting that the successive typhoons in the Philippines should serve as a reminder that it should be taken seriously. In his speech during the virtual 37th Asean Summit, Duterte recalled how… Read More
PRRD conducts aerial inspection of ‘Ulysses’-hit areas
November 12, 2020, 5:59 pm
MANILA – Despite his hectic schedule due to the ongoing virtual plenary session of the 37th Asean Summit, President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday conducted an aerial inspection of the areas hit by Typhoon Ulysses. Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go shared with the media footage and photos… Read More
Arbitral ruling can’t be ignored by any country, Duterte to Asean
November 12, 2020, 5:20 pm
MANILA – No country can ignore nor diminish the Philippines' arbitral victory in the South China Sea case, President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday. Duterte asserted the country’s arbitral win in his speech during the virtual plenary session of the 37th Asean Summit, emphasizing that the legal… Read More
PRRD wants people-centered approach in mitigating Covid-19 impact
November 12, 2020, 4:00 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday emphasized the need for a “people-centered” approach in mitigating the impact of the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic. In his speech during the plenary session of the 37th Asean Summit video conference, Duterte reminded… Read More
‘Ulysses’ floods parts of Malacañan Palace
November 12, 2020, 3:58 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte’s official residence in Malacañan Palace was not spared from flooding brought by Typhoon Ulysses. In a Laging Handa public briefing, Senator Christopher Lawrence “Bong” Go said an area near the Presidential Security Group (PSG) Compound n Malacañan was… Read More
Duterte assures immediate aid for Typhoon 'Ulysses' victims
November 12, 2020, 2:54 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday assured that the national government will provide relief, rescue, and assistance to families severely affected by Typhoon Ulysses, adding that no one will be left behind. In an address to the nation, Duterte said local and national government… Read More
Duterte to attend 37th Asean Summit via video conference
November 11, 2020, 2:46 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will participate in the 37th Asean Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 12-15 via video conference. According to a statement from the Office of the President, Duterte will exchange views with his counterparts on the region’s coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19)… Read More
PH joins Asean Covid-19 response, recovery meeting
October 17, 2020, 2:13 pm
MANILA – Assistant Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs’ (DFA) Office of Asean Affairs, Junever M. Mahilum-West, led the Philippine delegation to the 4th Meeting of the Asean Coordinating Council Working Group on Public Health Emergencies (ACCWG-PHE), and the East Asia Summit (EAS)… Read More
Asean appreciates Japan's role in regional cooperation
October 15, 2020, 1:31 pm
HANOI – High-ranking officials from members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) spoke highly of Japan’s role in regional cooperation, contributing to common peace, stability, and prosperity at the 35th Asean-Japan Forum on Wednesday. The virtual forum was co-chaired by… Read More
Court sends 3 DPWH execs to jail for 'overpriced' Cebu lamp posts
September 30, 2020, 4:35 pm
MANILA – The Sandiganbayan has found three officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and a private individual guilty of corruption in connection with irregularities in the procurement of decorative lamp posts along several thoroughfares of Mandaue and Lap-Lapu City in Cebu… Read More
Seniority matters: The 'class' that ruled PNP
September 5, 2020, 3:03 pm
MANILA – As in the military, appointments to critical posts in the Philippine National Police (PNP) are primarily determined by competence and seniority. This was proven true by the recent appointments of four top cops all belonging to the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) Class of 1986,… Read More
DFA to endorse ending ties with China firms in SCS reclamation
August 28, 2020, 2:49 pm
MANILA – Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. on Friday said he would "strongly recommend" terminating local contracts with any Chinese companies involved in the reclamations in the South China Sea, days after the United States slapped sanctions against firms backing Beijing in… Read More
Palace says Duterte did not leave PH
August 16, 2020, 5:46 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Sunday denied reports that President Rodrigo Duterte left the country over the weekend. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte remains to be in the country to oversee government’s coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response efforts. “There is no truth… Read More
Asean, US boost capacity in response to new waves of Covid-19
August 6, 2020, 9:17 pm
HA NOI -- Asean and the US agreed to strengthen capacity to cope with new waves of coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) infection and minimize the pandemic’s impacts at the virtual 33rd Asean-US Dialogue on Wednesday. Vietnamese Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Nguyễn Quốc Dũng attended… Read More
Asean senior officials discuss comprehensive recovery framework
July 16, 2020, 1:53 pm
MANILA – Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) member states buckled down to start work on an Asean Comprehensive Recovery Framework at a Multi-Sectoral Senior Officials’ Discussion held via video conference on July 14. The discussion follows an agreement reached by Asean Leaders at… Read More
PRRD to either sign anti-terror bill or allow it to lapse
July 1, 2020, 9:33 am
MANILA – President Rodrigo R. Duterte will either sign or allow the Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020 to lapse into law, Malacañang said on Wednesday. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the President only has two options to make once the measure reaches his desk. “Let’s just say that… Read More
