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(Eagle News) — Malacanang said that “some human rights groups” may have become “tools of drug lords” in trying to stop the Philippine government’s campaign against illegal drugs and criminality. Presidential Spokesperson gave this warning in a statement as he noted that the “attacks against the President’s war on drugs have been vicious and non-stop.” “We therefore do not discount the possibility that some human rights groups have become unwitting tools of drug lords to […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang on Saturday, March 24, encouraged the entire Filipino nation to take part in the “Earth Hour,” a worldwide movement held annually encouraging individuals, communities, and businesses to turn off non-essential electric lights for one hour, from 8:30 to 9:30, as a symbol of commitment to save the planet from the destructive effects of global warming. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that “this one simple step” will lead to a “big […]
(Eagle News) – Malacanang has directed the Office of the Solicitor General to study the filing of plunder cases against officials of the previous administration for the MRT-3 mess, even as it sought to put in place short-term solutions, such as the immediate procurement of all needed spare parts for the Metro Rail Transit system. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque announced this in a press briefing, explaining the “three-tiered solution” that was discussed during a […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Umaasa ang Malacañang na magkakaroon na ng linaw ang kaso ni Joanna Demafelis, ang Overseas Filipino Worker na natagpuang patay at nakasilid sa freezer ng tahanan ng kanyang amo sa Kuwait. Sa harap ito ng pagsuko ni Agnes Tuballes na diumano’y recruiter ni Demafelis sa Philippine National Police-Criminal Investigation and Detection Group. Sinabi ni Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque na welcome development ang pagsuko ni Tuballes dahil kung nagtago ito ay […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque said that Chief Justice Maria Lourdes Sereno should not blame the administration for her woes. “Ayaw na po naming magkomenta diyan. Minsan nagbigay kami ng mungkahi, hindi naman napakinggan ni CJ ‘no,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. “Ang masasabi ko lang po eh wag naman pong ituro ang Palasyo sa impeachment na iyan, gaya ng kaniyang nasabi nung mga nakalipas na araw,” Roque added. Roque […]
(Eagle News) – Supreme Court chief justice Maria Lourdes Sereno is taking a “wellness leave” starting Thursday, March 1, and Malacanang is advising the chief magistrate to take this as an “opportunity to reflect on her time and legacy at the Supreme Court.” The decision of Sereno to go on a “wellness leave” was relayed to the media by her spokesperson, Atty. Jojo Lacanilao who said that this leave will be used by the Chief […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday stood by the order to ban Rappler reporter Pia Ranada from covering Malacanang events, saying her organization was “not a legitimate agency according to the (Securities and Exchange Commission)” in the first place. The President was referring to the SEC’s January decision that revoked Rappler’s license on the grounds it violated the constitutional provision that bars foreign ownership of media, among others. “So I am now invoking […]
Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said that Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano has been given marching orders to meet with the Kuwait ambassador to seek the Kuwaiti government’s cooperation in assuring the security of overseas Filipino workers in the Gulf country. “I was… tasked to inform the nation that the marching order [to] Secretary Cayetano is to ensure that Filipinos are protected in Kuwait. And Secretary Alan Cayetano was tasked to get a commitment from […]
Questions timing of release of dismissal order, among others, however, at the same time (Eagle News) — The Palace on Tuesday said it respects the Ombudsman’s order to dismiss House Deputy Speaker Gwendolyn Garcia, but at the same time questioned the timing it was issued, among others. “It is also unfortunate that the decision of the Ombudsman was released at a time when such actions could be given political color..While we leave the merits of […]
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte met on Wednesday over 200 New People’s Army (NPA) rebel returnees in Malacañang. The 215 former rebels welcomed by the President were the first batch of the 683 NPA returnees lined up by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to tour Manila. The President said in his speech that the former NPA rebels made a good decision to return to the fold of the law instead of fighting […]
QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — Malacañang dismissed the senate resolution filed by Senator Antonio Trillanes IV which asked the Senate to investigate the alleged ill-gotten wealth of President Rodrigo Duterte and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio. “Lumang tugtugin. Lumang balita para nang sirang plaka,” Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said. He also said that Trillanes’ accusations have been dealt with since the start of the 2016 elections. “This is old news; this is rehashed. He […]
MANILA, Philippines (Eagle News) — Handang harapin ng Malacañang ang anumang impeachment case na isasampa laban kay Pangulong Rodrigo Duterte kaugnay ng pagsuspinde kay Overall Deputy Ombudsman Melchor Arthur Carandang. Ito ang tugon ni Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque sa pahayag ni Senador Antonio Trillanes IV na impeachable offense ang ginawa ng Office of the President na pagsuspende kay Carandang dahil mayroong jurisprudence ang Korte Suprema noong 2014 na pumabor sa apela ni Deputy Ombudsman Emelio […]
