Statements

On the remains of the OFWs in KSA

The Palace commiserates with the families and loved ones of the 282 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who died in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Concerned agencies of the government have already been directed to extend assistance to their families.


On the remarks of Philhealth President and CEO Morales

The remarks of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (Philhealth) President and Chief Executive Officer Ricardo Morales are yet another attempt to divert attention from a damaging issue, which is that the Philhealth head has failed to clean up the agency, which was the mandate given to him by President Rodrigo Roa Duterte.


On the remarks of Mr. Trillanes

We find it really unfortunate that Mr. Antonio Trillanes IV is sowing intrigue and division during this challenging time of COVID-19.



On the latest order of the Ombudsman

We respect the decision of the Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) to probe Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III and other health officials over the alleged irregularities in the COVID-19 response.



On Maria Ressa’s latest remarks

The sentiments of Maria Ressa are understandable given her present state of mind as a result of the guilty verdict handed down by a Manila trial court.



On PRRD-President Xi Telephone Conversation

The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte had a telephone conversation with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China last night, June 11, which lasted for 38 minutes.