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

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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