Search Result for “DE LIMA”
Data Privacy not applicable to inmates who died of Covid: Palace
July 21, 2020, 4:29 pm
MANILA – Republic Act (RA) 10173 or the Data Privacy Act of 2012 cannot be invoked to conceal information about high-profile inmates who died of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19), Malacañang said Tuesday. In a virtual presser aired on state-run PTV-4, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said… Read More
Probe deaths in Bilibid, DOJ to NBI
July 20, 2020, 7:56 pm
MANILA -- Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Monday ordered the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a probe on the death of high profile persons deprived of liberty (PDLs), including Jaybee Sebastian. This is to dispel any doubts regarding the death of Sebastian and the eight… Read More
Palace leaves probe on death of high-profile inmates to DOJ
July 20, 2020, 5:07 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday said it will leave the investigation on the death of high-profile inmates, including Jaybee Sebastian, to the Department of Justice (DOJ). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this remark following reports that Sebastian died due to acute myocardial… Read More
ABS-CBN shutdown not history repeating itself: Palace
July 13, 2020, 7:08 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Monday "vehemently" disagreed with claims that the denial of a franchise to ABS-CBN was similar to the first time it was shut down during the term of former president Ferdinand Marcos. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque made this statement after Vice President Leni… Read More
Court junks de Lima motion to join Senate online proceedings
June 19, 2020, 5:58 pm
MANILA – The Muntinlupa Regional Trial Court (RTC) has denied for lack of merit the motion filed by Senator Leila de Lima to take part in Senate proceedings via video conferencing while under detention on drug charges. In an order dated June 17 and released on Friday, RTC Branch 205 Judge Liezel… Read More
Parlade hits continuing defense of 'Morong 38' despite Red links
June 11, 2020, 1:52 pm
MANILA – As another member of the so-called "Morong 38" was buried Wednesday after being killed in an encounter with military troops, Southern Luzon Command (Solcom) chief, Lt. Gen. Antonio Parlade, Jr. took potshots at people who continue to claim that these individuals are just simple health… Read More
PNP to study reopening of Custodial Center to visitors under GCQ
May 29, 2020, 6:01 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday said it will study whether its Custodial Center can be reopened to visitors amid Metro Manila's shift to a general community quarantine. "We need a reassessment because of the proximity of our quarantine facilities housing positive PNP… Read More
Palace wants DOH to ramp up testing capacity
May 28, 2020, 6:03 pm
MANILA – Malacañang is hopeful that the Department of Health (DOH) will be able to ramp up its coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) testing capacity to reach a maximum of over 32,000 tests per day. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque acknowledged that while the government has exceeded its… Read More
NTC urged to reconsider order vs. ABS-CBN
May 7, 2020, 6:17 pm
MANILA – A total of 13 senators on Thursday filed a resolution, urging the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) to reconsider its cease-and-desist order (CDO) against ABS-CBN Corp. and to allow the broadcast network, as well as its subsidiaries and affiliate, to continue operations… Read More
PRRD never said gov’t funds already exhausted: Palace
April 11, 2020, 12:32 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte never claimed that public funds are running out amid the government’s fight against coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19), Malacañang said on Saturday. Duterte’s recent statement that the PHP275-billion budget earmarked for Covid-19 response will not last… Read More
Palace won’t stop discussions on possible new PH-US military pact
March 2, 2020, 6:52 pm
MANILA — Malacañang will not stop Philippine Ambassador to US Jose Manuel Romualdez from holding discussions with the US counterparts about another possible military deal between the Philippines and the United States that could replace the scrapped Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). Presidential… Read More
SC affirmed legality of De Lima's arrest, detention: PRRD
February 26, 2020, 8:22 pm
MANILA – The Supreme Court has declared legal the arrest of Senator Leila de Lima due to her involvement in illegal drugs, President Rodrigo Duterte told the United States (US) on Wednesday. Duterte issued the statement during the oath-taking of the new officials of the National Commission for… Read More
De Lima also a 'human rights violator': Palace
February 26, 2020, 8:19 pm
MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday said that detained Senator Leila de Lima was herself a “violator of human rights” and her name should also be on the list of people who should be banned from traveling to the US. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo made this statement after de Lima’s… Read More
DOJ chief unfazed by de Lima's 'banned officials list'
February 25, 2020, 2:17 pm
MANILA – Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra on Tuesday shrugged off detained Senator Leila de Lima's announcement that she has formally informed the United States government of her recommendations on Philippine government officials who should be banned from entering the US for keeping her… Read More
Duterte not campaigning for Trump: Palace
February 17, 2020, 8:09 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang denied that President Rodrigo Duterte was campaigning for US President Donald Trump when he praised the latter for being a “good” leader by respecting the Philippines’ decision to scrap the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). “He (Duterte) is expressing his sentiment… Read More
Trump comment on VFA termination makes him ‘good’ leader: PRRD
February 16, 2020, 12:07 pm
MANILA -- President Rodrigo Duterte considers United States (US) President Donald Trump as “good” leader with the decision of the latter to respect his directive to scrap the 22-year-old Visiting Forces Agreement, Malacañang said on Saturday. Duterte was elated over Trump’s “circumspect… Read More
Palace distances from sedition raps vs. Trillanes, 10 others
February 11, 2020, 6:14 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday said it would not interfere with the decision of the Department of Justice (DOJ) to charge former Senator Antonio Trillanes IV and 10 others for their supposed involvement in an alleged ouster plot against President Rodrigo Duterte. “As a matter of policy the… Read More
Malacañang expects warmer PH-US ties despite VFA termination
February 11, 2020, 3:44 pm
MANILA -- Malacañang on Tuesday expressed optimism that the Philippines will have “warmer” bilateral relations with the United States despite President Rodrigo Duterte’s move to terminate the 22-year-old Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the two nations. In a Palace press briefing,… Read More
Trump trying to save VFA: Duterte
February 10, 2020, 9:17 pm
MANILA -- US President Donald Trump is “trying to save” the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the US and Philippines from being terminated, President Rodrigo Duterte bared on Monday. Despite Trump’s efforts, Duterte said he refused to change his position to scrap the agreement… Read More
Duterte's decision to scrap VFA remains 'unchanged'
February 10, 2020, 7:41 pm
MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte is still firm in his decision to terminate the Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and the United States, Malacañang said on Monday. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo reiterated that Duterte’s decision to scrap the VFA was in… Read More
