Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said the Abu Sayyaf group (ASG) still has to answer to their actions.

Vice President Leni Robredo was appointed by President Rodrigo R. Duterte as Chair of the Housing and Urban Development Coordinating Council (HUDCC) with Cabinet rank on Thursday.

Solicitor General Jose Calida said that there are five levels of the illegal drug triad operating in the country with members categorized according to the capability of the drug pusher to sell. He said, “level five is the top tier of the drug hierarchy.”

President Rodrigo R. Duterte took a break from his busy work schedule to watch the much-awaited game between Gilas Pilipinas and France in the ongoing 2016 FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament (OQT) at the MOA Arena in Pasay City. PRRD made the ceremonial toss of the ball to signal the start of the game at 9 p.m. As he entered the court, the President bowed twice to the crowd amid thunderous cheers and yells from the fans chanting Read More

proclamation no. 6 dated 4 July 2016

Memorandum Circular No. 1 dated 30 June 2016

With  President Rodrigo Roa Duterte starting his term as the country’s chief executive, he asks that Filipinos join him in the quest for real change. Carrying the hashtag #PartnerForChange and #PresidentDuterte, everyone is invited to the inauguration of President Duterte by turning on their television sets and logging on to social media platform Presidential Broadcast Staff – RTVM Facebook page to get details of the event.###

MANILA, Philippines — Tomorrow, June 30, 2016, Rodrigo Roa Duterte will take his oath as the 16th President of the Republic of the Philippines.  The ceremonies will be less of a spectacle than tradition requires but bellowed of the Filipino pride.  Incoming Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar has revealed preparations have already been finalized from the program down to the food.  The program drafted by the Malacañan estimates the Read More

Manila, June 26 – President-elect Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday expressed his sympathy to the family of incoming Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Dr. Paulyn Jean Rosell Ubial, whose father Prof. Neon Corro Rosell passed away yesterday in their home in Davao. Duterte, in a statement said, “Prof. Rosell’s dedication and patriotism are reflected in his indefatigable service to the government that lasted 38 years. His legacy lives on in his family and Read More

Simple inauguration to start Duterte’s promise of “real change”

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte is set to prove to the Filipino people his campaign slogan of implementing “real change” in the country on the very first day of his term as the country’s highest official.

Duterte, known for his simplicity, asked to change the conduct of the Presidential inauguration, opting to veer away from a fancy event on June 30, the Constitutionally-mandated date when Read More

The Climate Change Commission (CCC) on Thursday began its task of reviewing the government’s energy policy that is expected to reshape the country’s power development plans and replace coal with renewable sources of energy. The commission, together with key government agencies, has six months or until the end of the year to conduct a national review and craft a framework development on energy, in accordance with Commission Resolution No.2016-001 it Read More

President Benigno S. Aquino III called on the Filipino people to preserve the country’s freedom as he addressed the nation in his last Independence Day commemoration on Sunday. Speaking during the traditional Vin d’Honneur in Malacañang Palace, President Aquino, whose parents are known as defenders of democracy, asked his fellow countrymen to be vigilant against people who might once again jeopardize democracy. “I emphasize that this has happened. Once, a Read More

President Benigno S. Aquino III marked the country’s 118th Independence Day, which carried the theme “Kalayaan 2016: Pagkakaisa, Pag-aambagan, Pagsulong”, at the Luneta Park on Sunday. Upon his arrival, the President was welcomed by Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin and Armed Forces of the Philippines Chief of Staff, Gen. Glorioso Miranda. After the arrival honors, President Aquino joined Vice President Jejomar Binay, Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, and National Historical Commission of Read More

SAN JOSE, Tarlac: With more than a month before stepping down from power, President Aquino reiterated his administration’s position in the South China Sea issue saying adherence to international law is still the best equalizer among claimant countries in resolving the dispute. In an interview during the launch of an irrigation project here, the President also reacted to accusations that his administration committed treason as the Chinese took control of Read More

(Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija) – President Benigno S. Aquino III has inaugurated the first solar plant in Barangay Lourdes, Cabanatuan City, Nueva Ecija on Thursday. Upon arrival, the President was led to the stage for the ceremonial unveiling of the project marker. He was assisted by Cabanatuan City Mayor Julius Chiong, Trademaster Resources Corporation Chairperson Cris Giovanni Chiong and First Cabanatuan Ventures Corporation President Rosanna Ria Vergara, who is also Read More

Malacanang said it will ensure that Filipinos in Iraq will get assistance in case they are affected by a series of bombings in the Middle East country recently. Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma said in a radio interview Saturday that the Aquino government has a long-standing policy of ensuring the safety of Filipinos overseas. “At simula’t sapul, patungkol diyan sa Iraq at sa mga areas of conflict, nagtakda na noong nakaraan Read More

Filipinos must maintain an optimistic mindset as the country transitions from one administration to another after the conduct of presidential election this month, a Palace official said. In a radio interview Saturday, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr was asked if the Palace worries about loosing economic momentum as the Aquino administration hands over the leadership to the incoming administration. As a response, Coloma said that in the last six years, Read More

The Palace made an assurance on Saturday that it is strictly monitoring Zika virus in the country following reports of recent infections. In a radio interview Saturday, Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr said the Department of Health is on top of the situation. “Nakikita naman natin Lany na masigasig ang ating Department of Health sa pangunguna ni Secretary Janette Garin sa pagsubaybay at pagtutok sa lahat ng kaso. Kaya’t agad Read More

President Benigno S. Aquino III has issued Proclamation No. 1258 as a special (non-working) holiday in Butuan City, Agusan del Norte to mark the celebration of the Balangay Festival on May 19. The President likewise issued Proclamation No. 1260 declaring August 2 as a special (non-working) holiday to allow the people of Butuan City to celebrate and participate in the commemoration of “Adlaw Hong Butuan”. The Chief Executive also declared Read More

President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared May 9 as a special public non-working holiday, a Palace official announced on Wednesday. “President Aquino signed Proclamation No. 1254 on Monday (April 25), declaring May 9, as a Special Public (Non-Working) Holiday throughout the country to enable the entire citizenry to participate in the national elections and to properly exercise their right of suffrage,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a Read More

Malacañang is seeking to confirm a report that China will establish an outpost on the Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal, which is 230 kilometers off the coast of the Philippines, a Palace official said on Wednesday. “The alleged move of establishing an outpost within the EEZ (Exclusive Economic Zone) of the Philippines came from a news report, which needs appropriate validation and confirmation,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement. Read More

A Malacañang official has expressed hope that Filipino voters would support the administration’s candidates during the May 9 elections to continue the reforms initiated by President Benigno S. Aquino III. “We note the Pulso ng Bayan Pre-Electoral national survey of Pulse Asia covering the period April 16 to 20, 2016. When asked about results of public opinion surveys on voters’ preferences in Lipa City last 21 April, President Aquino stressed Read More

(CLARK, Pampanga) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday urged the electorate to make the positive changes accomplished by his administration permanent by voting for the Daang Matuwid coalition on May 9. “Kung hindi niyo nadadama ‘yung mga ginawa natin, nagkulang kami. Kung kayo naman ho nakita niyo ‘yung kalsada, eskwelahan, miyembro ng Pantawid (Pamilyang Pilipino Program), pinalawak na PhilHealth at marami pang iba, pati na ‘yung pagtutugon sa mga Read More

Malacañang on Tuesday expressed its condolences to the Canadian government and the family of mining executive John Ridsdel, who was killed by the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG). Ridsdel was among the four hostages who were abducted by ASG bandits on September 21 last year from the Holiday Ocean View resort on Samal Island, Davao del Norte. Also seized were Canadian Robert Hall, Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, and Filipina Marithes Flor. “We extend Read More

(CLARK, Pampanga) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Monday launched the Listong Pamayanan and Listong Pamilyang Pilipino Program at the Grand Ballroom of the Royce Hotel and Casino Park here. The new program of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) is an offshoot of “Operation Listo”, which was launched in 2014, a few months after Typhoon Yolanda devastated Eastern Visayas. “Sa pagpapatupad natin ng Oplan Listo, naging Read More

President Benigno S. Aquino III has directed Acting Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief, Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda, and Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief, Director Ricardo Marquez, to conduct appropriate military and law enforcement operations to rescue the four hostages who were kidnapped from Samal Island last year, a Palace official said on Monday. Canadians John Ridsdel and Robert Hall, Norwegian Kjartan Sekkingstad, and Filipina Marithes Flor were abducted Read More

(ANTIPOLO City, Rizal) President Benigno S. Aquino III on Friday reported how Daang Matuwid works in his almost six year government and become successful. Speaking before a mammoth crowd in a campaign sortie at the open air grounds of the city hall here, he cited how Mayor Casimiro Ynares entices big investors to do business in his jurisdiction. “Sa pamumuno ng mga Ynares…, ang Board of Investment-approved investments, okay, number Read More

Malacanang on Sunday expressed optimism that next month’s local and national elections would be an orderly one. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr. said the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) is doing its best to ensure the integrity of the automated voting system which will be used in the May 9 polls. “Tungkulin ng Commission on Elections (COMELEC) na tiyakin ang integridad at kaayusan ng darating na halalan. Tiwala ang pamahalaan na Read More