Statements

On allowing casino operation in Boracay

The President has given his go-signal allowing the operation of a casino in Boracay. Prior to this directive, casino establishments have not been operating in the island.


On Senator Pacquiao’s fight

Public support to Senator Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao’s boxing career has always been unwavering, including his latest fight with Yordenis Ugas.


On the latest Community Quarantine Classification

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved on Thursday, August 19, 2021, to place the National Capital Region (NCR) and the province of Laguna under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) beginning August 21, 2021 until August 31, 2021.


On the latest Community Quarantine Classification

The Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) approved on Thursday, August 19, 2021, to place the National Capital Region (NCR) and the province of Laguna under Modified Enhanced Community Quarantine (MECQ) beginning August 21, 2021 until August 31, 2021.


On the latest SWS survey

The Second Quarter 2021 Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing that 68% of our people – a great majority – have easy access to a COVID-19 vaccination site in their area is a result of the combined hard work of the departments in the Executive, the local government units (LGUs), and major stakeholders, including key private sector leaders who contributed in our national vaccination program.


On the Vice President’s recent remarks

While the President has acknowledged the Vice President’s initiatives in the fight against coronavirus, Mrs. Robredo has made it a weekly media habit to nitpick the Executive’s COVID-19 response. It has become noticeable that her criticisms have become incessant and non-stop as the country approaches an election season. This is simply politicking.


On Carlo Paalam

The entire Filipino nation is very proud of the silver medal finish of Carlo Paalam in the Men’s Flyweight Boxing Competition in Tokyo.


On Carlo Paalam and Eumir Marcial

We join the entire Filipino nation in celebrating the victory of Carlo Paalam in today’s men’s flyweight boxing semifinals.


On Eumir Marcial

We congratulate Eumir Marcial for securing the Philippines’ third Olympic medal when he defeated his opponent in the men’s boxing middleweight quarterfinals today, August 1, 2021, at the Tokyo Olympics.