MANILA, May 11 – Malacañang has accepted the results of the May 9 elections. “Our people have spoken and their verdict is accepted and respected,” Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement issued on Tuesday. “The path of good governance or Daang Matuwid is already established as all presidential candidates spoke out against corruption, and in favor of continuing and expanding present pro-poor programs, and pursuing more initiatives to sustain the strong economy and achieve […]
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Palace extends condolences to family of former Foreign Affairs Chief Domingo Siazon
MANILA, May 6 – Malacañang has offered its condolences to the family of former foreign affairs secretary Domingo Siazon, who passed away on Tuesday afternoon at the age of 76. “We pause in tribute to Domingo Siazon, former Secretary of Foreign Affairs (1995-2001) and Philippine Ambassador to Japan (1993-1995 and 2001-2010),” Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said in a statement on Wednesday. “Respected by his colleagues in the foreign service, his peers abroad, and by presidents […]
President Aquino welcomes Thai Princess to Malacañang Palace
Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn paid a courtesy call on President Benigno S. Aquino III in Malacañang Palace on Monday. President Aquino exchanged pleasantries with Princess Sirindhorn, second daughter of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit of Thailand during a brief and simple ceremony at the Palace. After the courtesy call, the President’s sisters Maria Elena “Ballsy” Aquino-Cruz and Aurora Corazon “Pinky” Aquino-Abellada hosted a dinner in honor of the Thai Princess. In her brief […]





