Malacañang Says Duterte Order vs Unvaxxed Applicable Nationwide Regardless Of Alert Level

Karlo Nograles

President Duterte’s order against unvaccinated individuals was applicable nationwide regardless of alert level, according to Malacañang. MALACAÑANG — The Palace said that President Rodrigo Duterte‘s order against unvaccinated individuals was applicable nationwide regardless of alert level. Referring to President Duterte’s order given Thursday night, Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said during the … Read more

Malacañang Urges Public To Donate To “Odette” Victims Instead Of Buying Firecrackers

Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles

Malacañang: “Imbes na igastos natin sa paputok, ibigay na lang po natin sa mga kababayan natin na nangangailangan.” Malacañang on Wednesday urged the public to donate to victims of typhoon “Odette” instead of buying firecrackers. Cabinet Secretary and acting Presidential Spokesperson Karlo Nograles said in a Presidential press briefing that instead of spending their money … Read more

Malacañang Tells “Simbang Gabi” Attendees To Observe Health Protocols

Karlo Nograles

Malacañang advised “Simbang Gabi” attendees to observe health protocols. MALACAÑANG — On Wednesday, the Palace advised those attending the 9-day “Simbang Gabi” (Misa de Aguinaldo) to strictly adhere to minimum public health standards. The traditional nine-day Aguinaldo masses leading up to Christmas will start on December 16. During the Presidential press briefing, acting Presidential Spokesperson … Read more

Malacañang Speaks On President Duterte’s Withdrawal From 2022 Senatorial Race

President Duterte

Malacañang: “After over four decades in public service, the President plans to retire from government” MALACAÑANG — Here’s what the Palace said after President Rodrigo Duterte withdrew his candidacy for senator in the 2022 elections. On Tuesday, Malacañang said that the President withdrew his candidacy for senator in the 2022 elections in order to focus … Read more

Will President Duterte Get Booster Shot? Here’s What Palace Says

President Duterte

Will President Duterte get a booster shot? Here’s what Malacañang said when asked whether President Rodrigo Duterte will get a booster shot. During the Presidential press briefing, Cabinet Secretary and acting presidential spokesperson Karlo Nograles said that the President was waiting for his personal physician’s advice on whether to get a COVID-19 booster shot. “Kung … Read more

Malacañang Speaks On Cebu City Hall’s “No Vaccine, No Christmas Bonus” Scheme

Harry Roque

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

Malacañang on President Duterte’s 2017 Speech About Stealing: “I think it was a joke”

Harry Roque

Malacañang on President Duterte’s 2017 speech about stealing: “I think it was a joke” On Friday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte was only joking when he said in his speech last June 2017 that he had stolen from public funds. During the Presidential press briefing Friday, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that President Duterte … Read more

Government To Expand Alert Level System To 19 Areas

Alert Level System

Malacañang announced that the government will expand the pilot testing of the Alert Level System to 19 areas. On Tuesday, Malacañang announced that the government will expand the pilot testing of the alert level system to 19 areas outside Metro Manila. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a Presidential press briefing Tuesday that the government … Read more

Malacañang on Candidate Substitution: “Premature po para sabihing inaabuso”

Harry Roque

Malacañang on candidate substitution: “Premature po para sabihing inaabuso” On Thursday, Malacañang said that it’s “premature” to say that the provision on candidate substitution in the Omnibus Election Code was being “abused”. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque noted in an interview on Unang Balita that none among those who filed their certificates of candidacy (COC) for … Read more

President Duterte Believes In Freedom Of Speech — Palace

President Duterte

President Duterte believed in freedom of speech, according to Malacañang. On Tuesday, Malacañang said that President Rodrigo Duterte believed in freedom of speech and has not filed libel complaints against his critics. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said in a statement that President Duterte believed in freedom of speech and a free marketplace of ideas and … Read more