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.

The Palace confirms the appointment of Mr. Aniceto dela Rosa Bertiz III as Deputy Director-General of the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA).

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.

We extend our heartfelt condolences to the family, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of former Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay, Jr, who died today, June 12.

The Palace is saddened by the unfortunate death of a seafarer on board the Harmony of the Seas for repatriation.

The Palace confirms that President Rodrigo Roa Duterte signed into law Republic Act No. 11470 yesterday, June 9, in Davao City.

We heard the sentiments and understand the predicament of workers in commuting from their places of residence to their workplaces and vice-versa when we reopened the economy.

COVID-19 testing reflects the person’s health status only at the time of testing. Between the time a test is conducted and the time of arrival of an OFW or anyone travelling, the possibility of infection remains.

The Philippine Government welcomes the acknowledgment by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights that the Philippines in recent years has advanced human rights through measures such as universal health care, universal access to tertiary education, the provision of support for mental health, and many others. We are also gratified that the OHCHR has noted our efforts in improving the administration of justice, the provision of treatment and Read More

We are saddened – albeit unsurprised — by the April 2020 unemployment rate released by the Philippine Statistics Authority which registered at 17.7%.