From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the appointment of General Dionisio Santiago as DDB Chair
The Palace announces the appointment of General Dionisio Santiago as Chairman of the Dangerous Drugs Board (DDB).
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From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the election of Davao Archbishop Romulo Valles as new CBCP President
The new Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) head from Davao signals a new day of peace for a multi-cultural Philippines.
President Duterte to communist rebels: Stop waging war
President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, July 1, warned the New People’s Army (NPA), saying that the communist rebels should stop waging war against the government.
President Duterte vows not to compromise with terrorism
Tagum City — President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, July 1, assured the public that the government remains committed to fulfilling its promise in giving an equal share of the national wealth to Mindanao.
Palace warns public vs NPA’s planned attacks
Malacañang on Saturday, July 1, reiterated its call to the public to be alert and on the lookout against the reported planned attacks of the New People’s Army (NPA).
President Duterte denies failure of intelligence in Marawi Crisis
BUTUAN CITY – President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, June 17, denied that the crisis in Marawi City was a result of the failure of intelligence, as clashes between government forces and the Maute terror group continue on its fourth week.
PCOO hosts ASEAN 2017 Dialogues
The first of a three-part dialogue series that aims to educate on the three pillars of Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) — ASEAN 2017 Dialogues: “One ASEAN, Safer Together” was hosted Friday, June 16, by the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) in partnership with Asia Society Philippines, at the Asian Institute of Management (AIM) in Makati City.
President Duterte honors soldiers killed in Marawi siege
President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, June 11, led the arrival honors at the Villamor Air Base for the eight soldiers killed in hours-long gunbattle between government forces and Maute militants in Marawi last Friday.
President Duterte on Marawi siege: We will not lose this war
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY—President Rodrigo Duterte on Sunday, June 11, expressed confidence that the Philippine Government will emerge victorious in the ongoing siege in Marawi City.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Marawi Saturday update
Government troops proceed with their sustained precision operations in pursuit of the Maute group who have embedded themselves among innocent citizens .
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the cancellation of the 5th round of peace talks in The Netherlands
The government of the Philippines will not proceed with the scheduled 5th round of peace negotiations in The Netherlands.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Marawi Saturday update
Government troops proceed with their sustained precision operations in pursuit of the Maute group who have embedded themselves among innocent citizens .
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – Malacanan
We take a moment to remember some of the first casualties in the May 23 attacks in Marawi City; Marawi City Police Senior Inspector and Intelligence Unit Chief Freddie Manuel Solar, from Baguio City, and two members of Special Forces, First Lieutenant John Carl Morales and Special Forces Marlon Baldovino, both of Kabacan, North Cotabato.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Mindanao Bishops and Martial Law
Cardinal Quevedo, Archbishop of Cotabato, in behalf of the bishops of Mindanao, has released a statement that they are not rejecting martial law.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On the Mindanao Bishop’s support for Martial Law
Ozamiz City Archibishop Martin Jumoad has expressed support of martial law, saying, “it is vital that government restores peace and order in Lanao del Sur”, risking his popularity in certain quarters. Placing his diocesan’s well being above all else, he also encourages the citizens to be extra careful and to cooperate with the military.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – From Malacanan
We stand with Muslim Filipinos in their reverent observance of the holy month of Ramadan. Together we pray for an end to terrorism that falsely claims to advance Islam and seeks to subjugate our land to the brutal IS. In this spirit of Muslim peace, the President has offered the hand of peaceful dialogue to terrorist groups, to avoid bloodshed in this time of prayer, fasting and mercy. With all Read More
President Duterte highlights economic thrust at WEF, gets ‘very good’ reception from international business community
HONG KONG — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte proved that he is not just a crime- and corruption-buster but also an economic ambassador during the recently-concluded World Economic Forum (WEF) on Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in Cambodia.
President Duterte arrives in Cambodia for WEF on ASEAN 2017
Phnom Penh, Cambodia — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte arrived here on Wednesday, May 10 to participate at the World Economic Forum (WEF) for Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) 2017.
On the ASEAN + 3 Macroeconomic Research Office Report on the Philippines
The Singapore-based ASEAN + 3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) Report named the Philippines as the top economic performer in the region underscores that amid the political noise, trust and confidence of the market and business in the Duterte administration continue.
President Duterte vows better lives for Filipinos in three years
President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday, May 4, 2017, vowed that there will be improvement in the lives of Filipinos in three years’ time as he assured that his administration will beef up efforts to end corruption, criminality and illegal hard drugs.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella – On Earth Day
Today, April 22, we observe Earth Day.
President Duterte vows to uplift living conditions of Filipino women
President Rodrigo Duterte assured on Friday, March 31, to assist Filipino women in uplifting their living conditions, particularly the poor and marginalized.
Thousands gather for ‘Digong’s Day for Women’
More than 1,500 women leaders from various sectors nationwide trooped to the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace on Friday, March 31, to celebrate the last day of National Women’s Month with no less than President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.
President Duterte breaks ground for drug rehab center in Bukidnon
MALAYBALAY CITY, BUKIDNON – President Rodrigo Duterte on Saturday, March 25, led the groundbreaking of the Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DARTC) here in Bukidnon. With a capacity of around 500-800 patients, the P 700-million drug rehabilitation center will soon rise in a five-hectare land in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon, which was donated to its city government. In his speech during the groundbreaking ceremony of DARTC, President Duterte encouraged the Read More
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella on the discovery of the body of beheaded German national, 05 March 2017
The Philippine government is deeply saddened but resolved as ever to respond to the recent discovery of the body of Mr. Jurgen Kantner, a German national, in the interiors of Talibang, Barangay Buanza, Indanan, Sulu.
Duterte meets young ASG kidnapped victim in Malacañan, 01 March 2017
An eight-year old kidnapped victim from Zamboanga Sibugay was reunited with his parents in the presence of President Rodrigo Duterte in Malacañan on Tuesday, February 28, following seven months of captivity from the Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) in Sulu.
Palace asks for clean drinking water for quake-hit Surigao, 13 Feb. 2017
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Sunday appealed for clean and potable drinking water for the residents of Surigao del Norte.
Duterte pledges aid for Surigao quake victims, 13 Feb. 2017
SURIGAO CITY — President Rodrigo Roa Duterte on Sunday, February 12, visited Surigao del Norte following Friday’s 6.7 magnitude tremor that left at least six people dead and over 100 injured.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella on GRP lifting unilateral ceasefire agreement with CPP-NPA, 04 Feb. 2017
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte declared the lifting of the unilateral ceasefire with the CPP-NPA today 03 February 2017.
From Presidential Spokesperson Ernie Abella on Ms. Universe Pageant and Ms. Philippines Maxine Medina, 28, Jan. 2017
We convey our most heartfelt felicitations for all the Miss Universe candidates, and especially cheer and throw our support for the Miss Philippines candidate Maxine Medina who deserves all the moral boost she can get for working very hard and giving her best in a competition that promotes good will and friendship among nations.
