(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo R. Duterte and Vice President Leni G.Robredo again met, this time in a “cordial” meeting held Monday afternoon in Malacanang when the country’s second highest official paid a courtesy call on the President. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Martin Andana was told that the President and Vice President had a closed-door meeting in which VP Robredo expressed full support to the leadership of President Duterte. According to Robredo, her […]
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President Duterte: “I am ready to start my work for the nation”
(Eagle News) – “I am here. Why? Because I am ready to start my work for the nation.” These were the words of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, the 16th president of the Philippines, before he ended his 14-minute inaugural address that stressed what he intended to do as the country’s leader. His speech was punctuated by his favorite quotes about good governance which he said he intended to do to address what he claimed […]
Inauguration ceremonies for Duterte start
(Eagle News) — The inauguration ceremonies for President-elect Rodrigo Duterte start inside Rizal Hall in Malacanang at around 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 30, with the holding of an economical prayer, followed by a special song, “Duterte Para sa Tunay na Pagbabago” written and sung by Freddie Aguilar, and the reading of the Joint Resolution proclaming Rodrigo Duterte as President and Leni Robredo as the Vice-President based on the results of the May 9, 2016 […]
Malacanang handa na para sa Duterte inauguration
By Weng dela Fuente (Eagle News) — Simpleng inaugurasyon lamang ang aasahan sa opisyal na pag-upo sa panunungkulan ni President-elect Rodrigo Duterte. Sa pahayag ng incoming Presidential Communications Office sa pangunguna ni incoming Communications Secretary Martin Andanar, sinabi nitong nais ni Duterte na maging simple lamang ang kaniyang inaugurasyon. Sa unang araw sa administrasyon, patutunayan din aniya ni President-elect Duterte ang pangakong sisimulan ang pagbabago. Simpleng kasuotan, simpleng pagkain para sa inaugurasyon Simpleng […]
Importance of media and press freedom highlighted by outgoing Palace official
(Eagle News) — Outgoing Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. underscored the importance of the media in a democratic country, as he explained that media and the government should always have a good working relationship. “Hindi kailangang maging magka-away ang pamahalaan at media. Puwede namang magtulungan para sa kapakanan ng bansa; mahalaga lang unawain ang konteksto at perspektibo sa pag-uulat ng balita at paghahatid ng impormasyon. (Government and media need not fight. […]
Palace sums up major accomplishments of Aquino gov’t
(Eagle News) — Malacanang summed up the major accomplishments of the Aquino administration in the last six years a few days before President Aquino steps down from office. Communications Secretary Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., listed among the major accomplishments of the Aquino administration the so-called change on the perception of other countries on the Philippines with regards to corruption. In a radio interview over dzRB Radyo Ng Bayan, Coloma cited the advance made by […]
Malacanang recognizes PNP’s intensified campaign against illegal drugs
Presidential Communications Operation Office (PCOO) Secretary Sonny Coloma welcomes new incoming Press Secretary Martin Andanar as they held a briefing with members of the Malacanang Press Corps at the press briefing room of the New Executive Building in the Malacañang grounds. (Monday June 06). (Photo by Robert Viñas / Malacañang Photo Bureau) (Eagle News) — Malacanang on Sunday commended the intensified efforts of law enforcers to fight illegal drugs. A recent Philippine National Police (PNP) […]
President Aquino congratulates Duterte, offers help in phone conversation
PRESIDENT Benigno S. Aquino III said he had congratulated President-elect Rodrigo Duterte during a brief telephone conversation on Thursday night and offered whatever assistance he could extend to the incoming leader. The President said during an interview in Binondo on Friday, that Duterte’s people went to Malacañang Palace on Thursday to iron out the transition, and they got in touch with the Davao City mayor. Asked by reporters how his conversation with Duterte went, […]
Malacanang defends Phl move to present case vs China in the Hague
(Eagle News) — Malacanang has reiterated that the Philippines’ move to present its case against China to the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague is in accordance with the law. The Philippines questioned China’s territorial claim in the South China Sea in its petition to the United Nations court under the UN Convention on Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). Presidential Communications Operations Office chair Herminio “Sonny” Coloma Jr., said that the petition of […]
COMELEC is the right body to address election concerns, says Malacañang official
QUEZON City, Philippines — Those who are complaining about the result of the recent election must approach the proper authorities, the Palace said on Thursday. The camp of Senator Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. has been complaining about possible election cheating and has raised concerns regarding the transparency server and hash code. In an interview with reporters on Thursday, Communication Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the executive branch’s participation in the election was as a deputy to […]
Malacanang denies hatching any “Plan B” to sabotage next administration
(Eagle News) — Malacanang has denied it had a “Plan B,” referring to circulating reports on an alleged plan that would ensure that Liberal Party vice-presidential bet Leni Robredo would continue the Aquino government’s “agenda”. In a statement, the Palace claims it has no plans to impeach the winning president and install the Vice President who comes from the Liberal Party to continue its agenda. “Masyado yatang malawak na imahinasyon ang ginagamit sa ganyang mga […]
Malacanang asks public to reflect on election bets
MANILA , Philippines — Malacanang urged the public to reflect on their election bets Saturday, noting our choice will mirror the nation. “During these last two days before the elections, let us ask ourselves if our candidate is truly the best we Filipinos can offer. On Monday, our choice will tell the world who we are as a people,” Presidential Communications Development and Strategic Planning Office Undersecretary Manuel Quezon III said in a radio […]





