The Palace joins the country and the entire world in praying for an early and peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine. We reiterate the position of the Philippines that war benefits no one, and that it exacts a tragic, bloody toll on the lives of innocent men, women, and children in the areas of conflict.

The Office of the President has issued Memorandum Circular No. 96, entitled, “Required On-Site WorkForce in Government Agencies and Instrumentalities Under the Alert Level System,” to ensure that government agencies and instrumentalities remain fully operational regardless of the alert level of the area where they are located.

Malacañang confirms the appointment of Vice Admiral Artemio Manalo Abu as Commandant of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed his appointment today, February 28, 2022.

The safety of Filipinos in Ukraine remains foremost in the mind of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

The Palace congratulates Atty. Antonio T. Kho, Jr. as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed his appointment paper today, February 23, 2022.

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte assures the Filipino people that his Administration will ensure honest, peaceful and credible elections on May 9, 2022, adding that the conduct of the electoral exercise would fully conform to the requirements of the Constitution and law.

We wish to reiterate that the government has already taken steps to address the concerns raised by the European Union (EU) Parliament–– issues that we believe are being used by the detractors of the Duterte Administration to color the perceptions of Filipino voters who in May will choose the country’s next leaders.

The Philippine government, through our Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) in Hong Kong, is currently extending assistance to our overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who tested positive for COVID-19.

The Palace extends its condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of former Press Secretary Ricardo “Dong” Puno, Jr., who passed away today.

CABSEC NOGRALES: Maraming salamat po. Bago po ang lahat, binabati ko po kayo ng Happy Valentine’s Day.