We recognize the power vested by the Constitution in the Commission on Appointments and further respect its authority to confirm appointments made by the President.

Imposing new taxes, deferring personal income tax reductions and repealing some tax exemptions are some of the proposals of the Department of Finance to the incoming Marcos Administration to raise the much-needed government revenues.

We congratulate Mr. Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. and Ms. Inday Sara Duterte-Carpio on their electoral victory and for their proclamation as President-elect of the Philippines and Vice President-elect of the Philippines, respectively.

The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) welcomes the nomination of Atty. Rose Beatrix “Trixie” Cruz-Angeles to head the PCOO under the incoming administration.

The decision of the camp of Vice President Ma. Leonor “Leni” Robredo to expedite the canvassing of votes for President is a positive development.

We extend our deep condolences to the family, loved ones, close friends and colleagues on the passing of Jesusa Sonora Poe, more popularly known as Susan Roces.

We reiterate what President Rodrigo Roa Duterte said during his May 11, 2022 Talk to the People Address that there are no voting irregularities.

While we see a rehash of old issues in the report of the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) that have already been responded to, we are pleased that this body has independently exercised its mandate — a testament to how the Duterte Administration has allowed our democratic civic space to be enriched under his term.

The Duterte Administration has earlier vowed a comfortable life for every Filipino family and attained a significant milestone when poverty incidence declined from 23.3% in 2015 to 16.7% in 2018. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on income and job opportunities as reflected in the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey, conducted April 2022, showing 43% of Filipino families feel poor – the same rating reflected in Read More

The Palace congratulates Mr. John Zurbito Lee and Mr. Eleuterio Larisma Bathan on their appointment as Associate Justices of the Court of Appeals.