October 31, 2023 Not a Holiday – Malacañang

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Malacañang has no plans to declare October 31, 2023, as a holiday NOT A HOLIDAY – Malacañang has no plans to declare October 31, 2023, as a non-working holiday, according to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil. Garafil stated on Tuesday, October 24, that the Office of the Executive Secretary has no intention of … Read more

Bloggers Disappointed at Malacañang Over ‘Meet and Greet’: “Ensaymada at juice lang!”

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Some bloggers expressed their disappointment over “meet and greet” with PBBM at Malacañang MEET AND GREET – Several bloggers expressed their displeasure with Malacañang after being served only “ensaymada” and juice at an event. On Saturday, December 10, Malacanang Palace hosted a meeting with President Ferdinand “BongBong” Marcos Jr. and bloggers. Apparently, some bloggers including … Read more

Malacañang Says PBBM Orders Continuation Of Support To Most Vulnerable Sectors

President Bongbong Marcos

Malacañang: “This will be part of government’s key response to rising inflation even as we continue to build on climate action and food security” MALACAÑANG — The Palace said that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has ordered the continuation of support to the most vulnerable sectors through the distribution of cash transfers and fuel discounts … Read more

Malacañang Says Lucas Bersamin “Well-Qualified” To Be The New Executive Secretary

Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin

Malacañang: “Sinasabi ng ating Pangulo na he [Bersamin] is well-qualified to be the executive secretary” MALACAÑANG — The Palace said that former Supreme Court Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is “well-qualified” to be the new Executive Secretary of President Bongbong Marcos. Former Chief Justice Lucas Bersamin is a graduate of the University of the East (UE) … Read more

Malacañang Says PBBM Closely Monitoring Value Of Philippine Peso vs US Dollar

Philippine Peso (PHP) to US Dollar (USD)

Malacañang: “The President is in constant touch with the economic team and they are closely monitoring this.” MALACAÑANG — The Palace said on Tuesday that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is closely monitoring the value of the local currency against the US dollar. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said at a press briefing that the matter … Read more

Malacañang Says IATF Recommended Voluntary Face Mask Use In Open Spaces

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles

Malacañang: “Ang tuluyan na lifting ng mandatory mask mandate ay ipi-pilot towards the last quarter of 2022” MALACAÑANG — The Palace said that the The Inter-Agency Task Force for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases (IATF) has recommended the voluntary wearing of face masks in open spaces by year-end amid the coronavirus pandemic. On Wednesday, … Read more

Malacañang Speaks On Senator Imee Marcos’ Call To Reshuffle DA’s Top Officials

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles

Malacañang: “If there are sufficient findings, then heads will roll.” MALACAÑANG — Here’s what the Palace said on the call of Senator Imee Marcos for President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr to reshuffle the top officials of the Department of Agriculture (DA). At a public briefing on Friday, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said that the investigation … Read more

Malacañang Says PH ‘Closely Monitoring’ China’s Actions Amidst Pelosi’s Visit To Taiwan

Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles

Malacañang: “We don’t make knee-jerk reactions because they could adversely affect international relations.” MALACAÑANG — The Palace said that the Philippines was “closely monitoring” China’s actions in response to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s Taiwan visit. In a press briefing, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said that the military and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) … Read more

Malacañang says PBBM To Visit Abra Once ‘All Clear’ Signal Is Given

Abra

Malacañang: “[Pres. Marcos] will make an inspection of the disaster areas as soon as he is given the all clear” MALACAÑANG — On Wednesday, the Palace announced that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. will visit earthquake-hit Abra once an “all clear” signal is given. In a press briefing, Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said that the … Read more

Malacañang Employees Leave Offices due to Earthquake

Malacañang Employees

Employees, Personnel in Malacañang Complex Felt Shaking due to Earthquake MALACAÑANG – The employees and personnel at the complex evacuated their offices following a strong earthquake that was felt in Luzon. One of the hardest natural occurrences to predict is earthquakes. In fact, several authorities believe that quakes can hardly be predicted as they really … Read more