Malacañang: “Dahil discretionary ang Christmas bonus, pwede po gamitin ‘yan bilang incentive” Here’s what Malacañang said about Cebu City Hall’s “no vaccine, no Christmas bonus” scheme as announced by acting Cebu City Mayor Michael Rama. During the Presidential press briefing on Tuesday, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that he sees nothing wrong with Cebu City … Read more
The DILG sees no issue with Manila Mayor Isko Moreno’s decision to lift the face shield policy in Manila. DILG — The Department of the Interior and Local Government sees no issue with Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso’s decision to lift the face shield policy in Manila. DILG Secretary Eduardo Año explained that the … Read more
Manila Mayor Isko Moreno will proceed with the implementation of lifting the face shield policy in the city despite Harry Roque’s “null and void” statement. On Monday, Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso said that the city will proceed with the implementation of an executive order lifting the face shield policy. This, after Presidential Spokesperson … Read more
Malacañang warned LGUs against lifting face shield policy. MALACAÑANG PALACE — Malacañang recently warned the local government units (LGUs) against lifting the face shield policy. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque was asked about his thoughts on the use of face shields in the country. “Ako po, personally, dahil galing po sa New York, nakita ko na … Read more
Harry Roque was considering a Senate run in order to clear his name. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson was considering a Senate run in order to clear his name amidst “war criminal” accusations. According to Roque, he should clear his name after being called a “war criminal” and that’s an injustice to call him … Read more
Harry Roque: “Kung pwedeng kumanta ng naka-face mask, e kumanta na po kayo nang naka face mask” HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson urged the public to sing while wearing face masks as videoke bars can operate under Alert Level 2. Roque said during the Presidential press briefing Friday that karaoke bars in areas placed … Read more
Harry Roque clarified that he wasn’t making a confirmation that he will run for senator in the 2022 elections. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson clarified that he wasn’t making a confirmation that he will run for senator in the 2022 elections. This, after he said that he has “found a resolve to actually run” … Read more
The Philippines may soon lift the face shield policy, according to Harry Roque. HARRY ROQUE — The Presidential spokesperson said that the Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) was studying the possibility of finally ending the face shield policy in the Philippines. However, the Palace spokesman maintained that the public … Read more
Harry Roque slammed protesters’ alleged disruption of reception during his UN trip. On Saturday, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque denounced the alleged disruption made by some protesters at a private reception he’s attending in New York that resulted in the injury of two elderly waiters. Roque’s statement came after members of Bayan USA and allied organizations … Read more
Protesters in New York held a rally to oppose Harry Roque’s ILC nomination. Some protesters held a rally at a restaurant in New York on Friday night to oppose Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque’s nomination to the International Law Commission (ILC) during a private cocktail party. ABS-CBN News reported that members of Bayan USA and allied … Read more
