The President has signed the appointment of ARTHUR I. TABAQUERO as Presidential Adviser on Military Affairs with the rank of Undersecretary.

“The mandate is clear and unequivocal: It is mandate for change, and government cannot be stopped from its promise of reforming society by getting rid of drugs, criminality and corruption.”



The Philippines welcomed the decision of the United Nations (UN) Arbitral Tribunal declaring that China’s South China Sea claim based on historic rights has no basis in international law.

Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay will issue a statement once the United Nations (UN) arbitral tribunal makes a decision later today regarding the Philippines’ case filed against China on the dispute at the West Philippine Sea, Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella said in press briefing on Tuesday in Malacanang.

During the press briefing at Malacanan, Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said President Rodrigo R. Duterte has only one standard when it comes to the campaign against illegal drugs.

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said national disaster risk reduction topped the agenda in the July 11 Cabinet meeting.

The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues its relief efforts to affected families in Region III and IV-A even as Typhoon “Butchoy” leaves the Philippine area of responsibility.

Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andanar said the United Nations (UN) Arbitration Court decision on the West Philippine Sea will be released in the afternoon of Tuesday, July 12.

Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said Malacanang favors mandatory drug testing for government employees to regain the trust of the public.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte joined members of the Muslim community in celebrating the first Mindanao Hariraya Eid’l Fit’r 2016 held in Davao City.

Department of Social Welfare and Development Secretary (DSWD) Judy M. Taguiwalo announced that the Department, including its field offices in the National Capital Region (NCR) and Region III, are on alert and standby for any emergencies. It has activated its quick response teams and has been monitoring the situation in the provinces of Bataan, Zambales and Bulacan.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte publicly revealed police generals allegedly involved in illegal drugs during the 69th anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in Clark, Pampanga. The President named as protectors of the drug syndicates in the country – Director President named Director General Marcelo Garbo, Jr.; Police Director Bernardo Diaz; former National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) Chief Joel Pagdilao; Quezon City Police Director Edgardo Tinio and retired general Read More

In commemoration of the annual feast which marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan (Eid’l Fitr), President Rodrigo R. Duterte issued Proclamation 6-2016 on Monday declaring today as a regular holiday in the country. Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the proclamation is in the spirit of peace and harmony, which would allow the entire nation an opportunity to join the Filipino Muslims in the observance and Read More

President Rodrigo R. Duterte is pushing for a Constitutional Convention (ConCon) as a mode of changing some provisions of the Constitution which is among the priorities of the administration, said Presidential Spokesperson  Ernesto Abella who presided over the first press briefing in Malacanang on Monday. “As far as we know, President Duterte favors ConCon,” said Abella, pointing out that “it’s more consultative and with more representation.” He explained that ChaCha (charter change) is among the priorities of Read More

Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar announced in a press briefing in Malacanang that July 6 has been declared by President Rodrigo R. Duterte as a regular holiday in the entire country. Proclamation 6 issued on Monday declared the Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadan as a regular holiday. Andanar said the proclamation is in the spirit of peace and harmony, which would allow the entire nation an opportunity to join Read More

A “cordial” meeting was held Monday afternoon in Malacanang between President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Vice President Leni G.Robredo when the country’s second highest official paid a courtesy call on the President. Secretary Martin Andanar of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) was told that the President and Vice President had a closed-door meeting in which VP Robredo expressed full support to the leadership of President Duterte. According to Robredo, her Read More

The government will carry out concerted efforts to address hunger in the country through its frontline agencies, as more families claim they experience involuntary hunger based on the first quarter Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey. “It’s being addressed by the proper departments,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a press briefing in Malacanang on Monday when asked about the SWS survey result. For instance, he said Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol Read More

Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella told palace employees that in order to help President Rodrigo R. Duterte achieve his goals, the support of everybody, particularly those in the government service, will be crucial. During the new administration’s first flag-raising ceremony on Monday morning at the Kalayaan Hall grounds in Malacanang, Medialdea said, “The thrusts of President Duterte’s administration are peace and order, good governance, the fight Read More

“The best days are yet to come.” Presidential Communications Office Secretary, Martin Andanar has announced that the long-awaited Freedom of Information Bill is being finalized and is expected within the week, he said over Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday. “This week, watch out for the draft of the Executive Order for the Freedom of Information (FOI) Act which should be released within the week. This is the President’s commitment to Read More

Armed Forces Chief of Staff Lieutenant General Ricardo R. Visaya today called on the Presidential Security Group (PSG) to remain steadfast on their sworn duties to secure and protect President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the First Family and Vice President Leni Robredo and her Family. Visaya presided over the Changing of Guards of the PSG from Rear Admiral Raul Ubando to Colonel Rolando Joselito D. Bautista, both members of Philippine Military Read More

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte led on Friday the change of command of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at Camp General Emilio Aguinaldo where he reiterated his desire to end the atrocities with the Communist Party of the Philippines- New People Army (CPP-NPA), Moro International Liberation Front (MILF) and the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF). President Duterte, in his speech during the AFP change of command, reiterated that his Read More

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte reiterated his confidence in Philippine National Police (PNP) Director General Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa as the new leader of the country’s police force. During the change of command at the PNP headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City, the President expressed his support for Dela Rosa, who carries a track record of excellence. “In selecting the PNP Director General and these sensitive positions that have something to Read More

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Thursday night visited marginalized people in Tondo, Manila and spelled out his pro-poor program. Education, healthcare, agriculture, employment, business opportunities, and improving the delivery of social services topped his program, which he relayed to Tondo residents during the “Solidarity Dinner with the Poor” held at the Deplan Sports Complex. It was the first out-of-the-palace activity for the President following his inauguration in Malacanang, attended mostly by Mindanaoans and Visayans who Read More

Ordinary Filipinos will heave a sigh of relief that the administration of President Rodrigo R. Duterte is living up to his campaign promise to listen to all sectors and make the common people feel the government’s presence.  In a historic meeting, President Duterte welcomed the leaders of peasant, youth, workers, and indigenous groups yesterday at the Osmena Room in Malacanan Palace on the same day as his inauguration. The meeting took place right before the first Cabinet meeting of Read More

President Rodrigo R. Duterte will oversee the turnover ceremonies of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) at the General Headquarters grandstand in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City today. Accompanied by Secretary of National Defense Delfin Lorenzana and AFP Acting Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Glorioso Miranda, Duterte will be given arrival honors by the Philippine Military Academy cadets complete with a 21-gun Salute. Among the activities lined up for the event are Read More

President Rodrigo R. Duterte will lead today’s assumption of command of the Philippine National Police (PNP) at its National Headquarters in Camp Crame, Quezon City. Duterte will be welcomed by Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Ismael Sueno and incoming PNP chief, Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa. The event will include the donning of rank on Dela Rosa conferring on him the four-star rank, which is required of a Read More

President Rodrigo R. Duterte has announced the appointments of Atty. Rodolfo Salalima as Secretary of the newly-created Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), Angelito Banayo as Chairman and CEO of the Manila Economic and Cultural Office (MECO), and Liza Masa as Lead Convenor of the National Anti-Poverty Commission (NAPC). Duterte said “an information technology expert, an activist advocating the rights of the poor, and a long-time government servant are Read More

President Rodrigo R. Duterte vowed Thursday to adhere to the rule of law as he tackles the country’s major scourges such as crime, corruption, and proliferation of illegal drugs. In his inaugural address, he said these major problems must be addressed with urgency as he described them as “mere symptoms of a virulent social disease that creeps and cuts into the moral fiber of Philippine society.” He said that corruption, Read More

MANILA, Philippines – President-elect Rodrigo Roa Duterte will be sworn into office on Thursday in a historic feat as the country’s first president hailing from Mindanao. Supreme Court Associate Justice Bienvenido Reyes will administer the oath in English as the President’s children — Paolo, Sara and Sebastian — stand in witness. His youngest daughter Veronica will hold the Bible to be used for the ceremony that will take place at Read More