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President Duterte in “excellent health,” just needs some rest, says Palace

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) – Malacañang on Tuesday, June 13, said that President Rodrigo Duterte was in ‘excellent health’ after reportedly not feeling well because of his “brutal” schedule that saw him visit various military camps in Mindanao and wakes of government troops and civilians killed in Marawi City. “The President is actually in excellent health, except for the fact that his schedule had been brutal,” Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said. The statement was made after concerns were raised […]

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Authorities call for “united stand” vs terrorism

(Eagle News) — Authorities on Wednesday called for a united stand against terrorism, amid calls from an international terrorist group to step up attacks in countries all over the world, including the Philippines. “Kaya kami nakikiusap sa buong Pilipinas na magkaisa tayo. Huwag nating payagan na ito ay mangyari sa atin. Kita niyo ang karahasan sa Marawi,” Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Brigadier General Restituto Padilla said at the Mindanao Hour briefing. “We must all […]

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No interference, no deal on Napoles case, assures Malacanang

  (Eagle News) — Malacanang assured the public that there is no whitewash in the cases involving controversial pork barrel personality, Janet Lim Napoles, as it dismissed accusations that there was a deal between her and the government. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the Court of Appeals decision to acquit Napoles on the illegal detention case filed against her by whistleblower Benhur Luy has “no direct impact on her pork-barrel cases.” “Government is clear that there is […]

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Malacanang expresses “deep concern” over CA’s rejection of Gina Lopez

  (Eagle News) — Malacañang expressed “deep concern” over the rejection of environment stalwart, Gina Lopez, as the secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) by the Commission on Appointments. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that while the Palace respects the CA’s decision, it is concerned about what happened. “It is with deep concern that the CA has seen fit to reject her appointment. On the other hand, it’s a democratic process and we […]

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President Duterte dismisses DILG chief Sueno, citing “loss of trust” — Abella

  (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte has dismissed Interior and Local Government Secretary Ismael Sueno citing “loss of trust and confidence,” according to a statement from the Palace. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said that the announcement about Sueno’s dismissal was made “at the end of the 14th Cabinet meeting” on Monday, April 3. “The President had earlier asked a few questions of Mr. Sueno but the summary dismissal served as a warning that Mr. […]

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No contradiction between statements of President Duterte and Australian foreign minister Bishop, says Abella

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang said that there were no contradictions between the statements issued by President Rodrigo Duterte and Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop. According to Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella, there was only a matter of difference of perspectives between the President and the Australian official when they issued their statements. Abella was referring to Duterte’s pronouncement before he left for Myanmar that he did not discuss human rights and extra-judicial killings with Bishop, […]

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Robredo video vs drug war presented by Washington-based NGO in Vienna; Palace questions timing

    (Eagle News) — Vice-President Leni Robredo criticized the Philippine government’s campaign against illegal drugs in a six minute video, in an effort to bring to the attention of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs annual meeting in Vienna the claims by the opposition that the anti-drug war of President Rodrigo Duterte was not good for the country. But her video was not presented to the main UN session in Vienna, but only […]

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Malacanang “concerned” about Chinese ships’ presence in Benham Rise

    (Eagle News) — Malacañang said it was concerned with the reported presence of Chinese survey ships at Benham Rise in the Pacific and Reed Bank in the South China Sea. “We are concerned about the presence of a Chinese ship in Benham Rise, which has been recognized by the United Nations as part of the Philippines,” Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said in a statement.. The Department of National Defense has already notified the […]

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Trillanes: Duterte has illegally acquired P2-B deposits; Palace dares him, “Prove it”

  (Eagle News) – Senator Antonio Trillanes IV revived old allegations made against President Rodrigo Duterte, accusing him of being “corrupt” for allegedly keeping billions of pesos in joint accounts with his daughter and sons. Armed with alleged documents detailing transaction histories, Trillanes said the President and his family should explain their deposits. “Ipinanganak daw siya na mahirap at kung anu-ano. Eto na . it’s time to unmask this guy,” Trillanes said as he presented […]

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Duterte felt “uncomfortable” with VP’s political actions — Palace

    (Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte had become “uncomfortable” working in the cabinet with Vice-President Leni Robredo and his trust for her had dwindled which was the reason for him to issue a directive that she should already “desist” from attending cabinet meetings, Palace officials said Tuesday. Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella said this, while also clarifying that it was not the President’s intention to fire Robredo from her cabinet post. “With or without […]

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Malacanang pushes for mandatory drug test for all gov’t employees

  (Eagle News) – To regain the trust of the public, Malacanang is pushing for mandatory drug testing for all government employees. Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella made this announcement Saturday in a government radio interview. The call was made in the midst of President Duterte’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs. So far, surprise drug tests have already been conducted by the Philippine National Police among its ranks. Abella said the proposal is a welcome development […]

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Palace officials call on gov’t employees to help achieve Duterte governance goals

  (Eagle News) – Palace officials on Monday exhorted all government employees, including those in Malacanang, to help achieve the governance goals of President Rodrigo Duterte. During the new administration’s first flag-raising ceremony at the Palace’s Kalayaan Hall grounds, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella told palace employees that in order to help President Rodrigo R. Duterte achieve his goals, the support of everybody, particularly those in the government service, will be […]

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