Panelo backtracks, confirms Palace memo suspending deals with nations backing probe on drug war deaths

Darryl John Esguerra - INQUIRER.net 09/23/2019

MANILA, Philippines—Malacañang on Monday confirmed the existence of a confidential memorandum terminating all financial assistance from the 18 countries that voted to approve a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) resolution calling for an investigation on the…

Palace says there’s ‘no need to worry’ about African Swine Fever in PH

Nestor Corrales - INQUIRER.net 09/09/2019

MANILA, Philippines — There is no need for the public to worry about the African Swine Fever (ASF) in the country, Malacañang said Monday, after the Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed cases of the disease in local…

Palace to DOJ: Study possible rearrest of released heinous crime convicts 

Nestor Corrales - INQUIRER.net 09/03/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Tuesday ordered the Department of Justice (DOJ) to study the possible rearrest of inmates convicted of heinous crimes who were released early under  Republic Act 10592 or the Good Conduct Time Allowance…

Palace: Duterte tackled Hague ruling with Xi apologetically

09/02/2019

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte struck an apologetic tone during his meeting last week with Chinese President Xi Jinping where he raised the 2016 arbitral ruling that invalidated China’s claim over nearly the entire South China…

Palace to Filipinos amid Hong Kong protests: It’s not the right time to go there

08/13/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang urged Filipinos to postpone their planned travel to Hong Kong due to ongoing unrest and massive demonstrations there. Hong Kong has been gripped by raging protests for weeks now against an extradition bill…

Palace: Permission to China means we own West PH Sea

08/12/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Giving China “permission” for its presence in the West Philippine Sea shows the Philippines to be the “owner” of that area, Malacañang said on Sunday. “That very act alone shows you are the owner,…

BREAKING: Duterte may declare martial law in Negros Oriental – Palace 

08/01/2019

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte may declare martial law in Negros Oriental over the spate of killings in the province. “Grabe na ‘yung patayan doon. We have a village, or a barangay captain, a municipal mayor, four…

Palace: China rejects third party probe on sinking of Filipino boat

07/01/2019

MANILA, Philippines — China has refused a third party investigation on the June 9 sinking of a Filipino boat at Recto Bank in the West Philippine Sea. “China does not want a third party,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador…

Palace: OK to give trade partner China ‘some’ privileges

06/26/2019

MANILA, Philippines – Malacañang on Wednesday defended President Rodrigo Duterte for allowing Chinese fishermen to fish in the Philippines’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) due to Manila and Beijing’s “friendship” and trade relations, Presidential Spokesperson Panelo said on…

Palace: ‘We can never be slaves to anyone’

06/17/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has denied the country is a slave to China, asserting that “we can never be slaves to anyone.” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo, who also serves as chief legal counsel of President Rodrigo Duterte,…

Palace welcomes South Korea’s move to relax visa application for Filipinos

06/04/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang welcomed Monday the move of South Korea to relax visa requirements for Filipinos visiting the Asian country. “The Palace appreciates the kind words of ROK (Republic of Korea) Ambassador to the Philippines Han…

Palace to teachers on wage hike: Be patient

06/04/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang urged teachers in the country to be patient as they demand for the salary increase that President Rodrigo Duterte has promised them. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo issued the statement after he said Education…

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