Tag: Malacañang

Palace welcomes US’ support in pushing West Philippine Sea claim

The Palace welcomed the support from the US after an American navy official said the US military is ready to respond to threats by China in the Asia Pacific region. “Lahat naman po ng nag-aalay ng suporta ay malugod nating tinatanggap at napatunayan na po sa mga nakaraang pagkakataon na ang Estados Unidos ay isa sa mga kaibigang bansa ng Pilipinas na nagbibigay ng kongkretong suporta at nakita po natin ito noong tayo ay dumaan […]

Malacanang welcomes US support on West Phl Sea

Malacanang has welcomed the support from the United States to maintain peace in the West Philippine Sea. This came about after an American navy official said the US military is ready to respond to threats by China in the Asia Pacific region. Admiral Harry Harris of the US Pacific Fleet said his country is prepared to respond to threats against the security and stability of the Asia-Pacific region in the face of China’s undisputed land […]

Palace denies involvement in Mayor Binay’s suspension

Malacañang denies that they are behind the decision to suspend Makati Mayor Junjun Binay and 15 other Makati City Hall officials. The Ombudsman had ordered Binay’s six-month suspension due to the issue of overpricing of Makati City Hall Building 2. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said that the Palace will not meddle with the Ombudsman’s decision since the latter is an independent body. Lacierda added that it is the duty of the Ombudsman to investigate and […]

DND monitoring China’s latest activity in West Philippine Sea

MANILA, PIA – The Palace on Tuesday said that the Department of National Defense (DND) is monitoring China’s latest activity in the West Philippine Sea. “Mino-monitor po ng ating Department of National Defense (DND) ang mga pangyayaring ‘yan at patuloy pa rin naman tayo sa ating advocacy na dapat ay walang mga kilos na ganyan,” Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said during the daily press briefing in Malacañang. “Dapat panatilihin ang status quo habang tinatalakay […]

Malacanang joins in celebration of Women’s Day

Malacañang on Sunday joined in the celebration of the Women’s Day held every 8th of March around the world, and recognized women’s contribution in the economy and society. In a radio interview, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr,m said that women today do not just fulfill their usual roles at home, but also contribute to the rise of the country’s economy. “Nakikiisa ang pamahalaan sa buong mundo sa pagdiriwang ng Pandaigdigang Araw ng […]