Statements


Joint Statement of DFA and DOJ

On the transfer of Mary Jane Veloso from the Indonesian government to the Philippines, we are bound to honor the conditions that would be set for the transfer, particularly the service of sentence by Mary Jane in the Philippines, save the death penalty which is prohibited under our laws.



Statement from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)

Upon consultation with the relevant government agencies and the NDRRMC, cancellation of classes and/or suspension of work in government offices is given to the respective local chief executives, taking into consideration the situation in their respective localities.


PBBM Statement on ‘Yolanda’

Amidst our ongoing recovery from Typhoons Kristine and Leon, we commemorate the 11th anniversary of Typhoon Yolanda.


PBBM STATEMENT

We welcomed UN Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for Road Safety, Mr. Jean Todt, back to Manila to discuss the progress we’ve made and the steps ahead to enhance road safety across the Philippines, aligning with the 2021-2030 Decade of Action for Road Safety Goals. In a Bagong Pilipinas, our roads are built to connect and protect, bringing people together safely. We are committed to making our roads safer for all Filipinos, Read More


Statement of the President

Just got off the phone with Singapore’s Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong. Their quick response after Severe Tropical Storm Kristine made a real difference for so many of our kababayans in the hardest-hit areas. We discussed sustaining this partnership—from humanitarian aid to tackling climate challenges—all within the framework of ASEAN cooperation.


Statement of the President

President Trump has won, and the American people have triumphed. I congratulate them on their victory in an exercise that showed the world the strength of American values.