Malacañang: “There is no legal impediment for a former president to assume an executive position in the executive branch.” MALACAÑANG — On Friday, the Palace said that outgoing President Rodrigo Duterte faces no legal hurdle should he wish to join the Cabinet of his successor, President-elect Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Acting Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Kris … Read more
Statement of Malacañang on Proclamation of President-Elect Bongbong Marcos, VP-Elect Sara Duterte MALACAÑANG – The Palace released a statement following the proclamation of president-elect Bongbong Marcos and vice-president-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio. The canvassing of votes for the presidential and vice-presidential elections 2022 has concluded. Yesterday, at the House of Representatives, the elected president and vice president … Read more
“Good economy” will be passed on to President Duterte’s successor, according to Malacañang. MALACAÑANG — Following reports of the country’s growing foreign direct investment (FDI) and gross domestic product (GDP), the Palace is confident that President Rodrigo Duterte will be turning over a good economy to his successor. Communications Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin … Read more
Malacañang will declare May 3 a regular holiday in observance of the Eid‘l Fitr. MALACAÑANG — On Sunday, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea said that the Palace will be declaring Tuesday, May 3, 2022, a regular holiday in observance of the Eid‘l Fitr or the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Eid’l Fitr, a … Read more
Malacañang Speaks on Cases Vs. Sen. De Lima Following Kerwin Espinosa Retracting his Claims MALACAÑANG – The Palace reacted to the retraction of Kerwin Espinosa of his claims against detained Senator Leila de Lima. One of the biggest political issues in 2017 was the issue on the alleged involvement of Sen. Leila de Lima in … Read more
Malacañang Palace Speaks on Quarantine Measure in Metro Manila MALACAÑANG – The Palace announced the alert level to be implemented in Metro Manila starting April 16 until April 30. It was more than two (2) years ago when the COVID-19 virus spread across the globe. Declared by the World Health Organization (WHO) a pandemic, the … Read more
President Duterte is still committed to ending abusive work practices, according to Malacañang. MALACAÑANG — On Thursday, the Palace said that President Rodrigo Duterte is hoping that Congress would rectify the vetoed provisions of the anti-“endo” bill or the security of tenure bill. Communications Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar said that the President … Read more
President Duterte will likely spend Holy Week in Davao City, according to Malacañang. MALACAÑANG — On Wednesday, the Palace says that President Rodrigo Duterte will likely spend Holy Week in his hometown of Davao City. Communications Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Martin Andanar said that the President will most likely stay in his hometown during … Read more
Malacañang warned the public against vote buying and vote selling. MALACAÑANG — The Palace recently discouraged the public from buying and selling votes since those are election offenses. On Friday, Acting deputy presidential spokesperson Kristian Ablan said that it’s illegal to accept payment for votes or to buy votes as vote buying and vote selling … Read more
Malacañang Cites Problem Despite Willingness to Release ‘Cash Aid for All’ MALACAÑANG – Acting presidential spokesman Martin Andanar spoke on the possible ‘cash aid for all’ amid the oil price hike in the Philippines. Amid the crisis in the Philippines due to the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in the loss of jobs … Read more