We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the Indonesian government and to all who have extended assistance for the welfare of Ms. Mary Jane Veloso. We are pleased to announce that she was turned over into the custody of Philippine officials in the evening of 17 December.

Any ceasefire with the CPP-NPA-NDF is a ceasefire against terrorists and criminals. It is a last-ditch measure of a Jurassic group to find relevance in the national political ecosystem. – SND Gilbert Teodoro

The scheduled signing of the General Appropriations Act on December 20 will not push through to allow more time for a rigorous and exhaustive review of a measure that will determine the course of the nation for the next year.

With much appreciation and gratefulness to the Republic of Indonesia, we confirm the imminent return of our kababayan, Mary Jane Veloso.

I am one with the Filipino nation in observing the Feast of the Immaculate Conception.

I join the entire Filipino nation in commemorating the 161 st Birth Anniversary of Get Andres Bonifacio.

The Philippines’ economic managers welcomed the news that S&P Global Ratings (S&P) has raised the Philippines’ credit rating outlook to “positive,” indicating a possible upgrade to an “A-” rating within 24 months.

No motive is more selfish than calling for a sitting president to be overthrown so that your daughter can take over.

The National Security Council considers all threats to the President of the Philippines as serious. Any and all threats against the life of the President shall be validated and considered a matter of national security.

Pursuant to the directive of the Executive Secretary, the Presidential Security Command (PSC) has heightened and strengthened its security protocols. We are also closely coordinating with law enforcement agencies to detect, deter, and defend against any and all threats to the President and the First Family.