Facebook’s recent action of taking down over 100 fake accounts is a matter we leave to the sound judgment and discretion of the popular global social networking company.

The Palace confirms the nomination of Mr. Michael Braganza Peloton as Commissioner of the Commission on Elections (COMELEC).

The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte decided to maintain the one-meter physical distancing in public transportation. In addition to this physical distancing, the commuting public must adhere to health protocols, such as wearing of face mask/shield and no talking and no eating inside the public mode of transport.

We confirm that the temporary suspension of inbound travel of returning residents in Region VI composed of Iloilo City and the provinces of Guimaras, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, and Antique has already been lifted.

We confirm that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed into law the Bayanihan II or the Bayanihan to Recover As One Act.

I, like the rest of the members of the Cabinet, serve at the pleasure of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.

The Palace expresses its deep condolences to the family, colleagues, and loved ones left behind by former House Speaker Arnulfo “Noli” Fuentebella who passed away this morning, September 9, 2020.

This is in reference to IATF Resolution No.69, which approves the requests of Region VI, Iligan, and Lanao del Sur to suspend the inbound travel of locally stranded individuals.

We are pleased with the recent report of the New York Times, entitled “Coronavirus Map: Tracking the Global Outbreak,” which includes the Philippines as among countries “where new cases are lower and staying low” over the past week.

The Palace considers the easing of the August 2020 inflation to 2.4% a positive development. We credit this to the gradual re-opening of the economy, where we see a decrease in food prices.