Statements

On the appointment of Mr. Vitaliano Aguirre II

We confirm that President Rodrigo Toa Duterte has signed the appointment of Mr. Vitaliano “Vit” Aguirre II as Commissioner of the National Police Commission (NAPOLCOM) representing the private sector.


On the appointment of Mr. Benhur Abalos

We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed the appointment of former Mandaluyong City Mayor Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos, Jr.


On the tail-end of a frontal system in Region V and Region VI

The government continues to provide assistance to families affected by the flooding incidents brought by the tail-end of a frontal system experienced in Region V and Region VI. A total of P1,584,850.00 worth of assistance has been provided by the Department of Social Welfare and Development, local government units and private partners to affected families, as of January 7, 2021. A total of 9 families are inside evacuation centers in Read More



On the appointment of Mr. Mark Lapid

We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte has signed the appointment of Mr. Mark Lapid as Member, Board of Directors, Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA) on January 5, 2021.


On the additional measures to address the COVID-19 new variant

Relative to the detection of a new South African COVID-19 variant, the Office of the President, through the Office of the Executive Secretary, prohibits the entry to the Philippines of foreign passengers coming from or who have been to Austria within fourteen (14) days immediately preceding arrival in the Philippines effective January 10, 2021, 12:01 AM, Manila time until January 15, 2021.


On the additional measures to address the COVID-19 new variant

The Office of the President, upon the joint recommendation of the Department of Health and the Department of Foreign Affairs, included Portugal, India, Finland, Norway, Jordan, and Brazil as among the countries / jurisdictions subject to travel restrictions.


On MMDA Chair Danilo Lim

The Palace expresses its deep condolences to the family, loved ones and colleagues of Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) Chairman Danilo Lim who died before 8AM this morning at the age of 65.


On the January 2021 Community Quarantine Classifications

President Rodrigo Roa Duterte approved the General Community Quarantine (GCQ) classification of the National Capital Region (NCR), Santiago City, Batangas, Tacloban City, Iligan City, Lanao del Sur, Davao City, and Davao del Norte.