According to Presidential Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Bangsamoro Basic Law is not unconstitutional.
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Palace still hopeful on MILF’s commitment to peace
President Aquino still considers the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF) as a peace partner and remains hopeful that the group would stick to its commitment to peace, Malacanang said. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said President Benigno S. Aquino III and his administration still consider the MILF as a government partner in achieving peace. “Lahat po ng pahayag ng Pangulo at lahat ng kanyang pagsasalita hinggil dito ay nandoon sa aspeto na itinuturing ang MILF […]
Malacanang: Aquino not affected by resignation calls
Malacanang said President Aquino will not step down and will continue to fulfill his duties as chief executive until his term ends in June next year, despite calls for his resignation. Calls for the President’s resignation have mounted following the bloody clash in Mamasapano, Maguindanao that left 44 members of the police’s elite force dead. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said the President has no intention to step down […]
Malacañang denies cover-up regarding Mamasapano incident
Malacañang denied that PNP and AFP officials are covering up for President Aquino regarding the Mamasapano incident.
Malacañang dismisses proposals of President Aquino’s appearance in the Congressional hearings
Despite the public clamor that President Aquino make an explanation regarding the incident at Mamasapano, Maguindanao, the Malacañang dismissed proposals to have the President attend the Congressional hearings regarding the matter, claiming executive privilege.
Malacanang says MRT, LRT fare hike is just “reasonable”
(Eagle News Service) — Malacanang has said that the fare hike for the Metro Rail Transit (MRT) Line 3 and the Light Rail Transit Lines 1 and 2 is reasonable, as it stressed the need for the government to reduce, if not totally stop, subsidies for the MRT and LRT services. Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., said that the fare hike was just “reasonable,” saying that previous government spending on the MRT and LRT could […]
Palace sends sympathies to victims of Sydney café hostage-taking incident
The Palace on Tuesday offered its condolences to the victims of the hostage-taking incident in a café in Sydney, Australia where three persons, including the hostage-taker, died. Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said that the Filipino nation is sending its sympathies and offering condolences to the families of those killed in the Lindt cafe siege in Sydney, Australia. “Pinaabot ng sambayanang Pilipino ang pakikiramay at panalangin sa mga mamamayan ng Australia dahil […]
Malacañang suspends work at government offices
According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, work at government offices not involved in emergency operations were suspended in National Capital Region, Region IV-A and Region IV-B.
Malacañang extends gratitude to international aid organizations
The Aquino government extends its gratitude to international aid agencies who expressed their willingness to help the typhoon victims despite the ongoing rampage of “Ruby”.
Palace urges citizens to cooperate with government agencies as Typhoon ‘Ruby’ makes its landfall
MANILA, Dec. 5 — Malacañang on Thursday urged the public to cooperate with all government agencies involved in disaster management and relief operations, as Typhoon ‘Ruby’ inched closer to the Visayas region to make its landfall in the country. Typhoon ‘Ruby,’ known internationally as ‘Hagupit,’ is expected to land over the Samar area before noon on Saturday, according to the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration’s (PAGASA) weather bulletin. During the daily press briefing […]
Malacañang denies Ona’s submission of resignation letter
Deputy Presidential Spokersperson, Abigail Valte said that Health Secretary Enrique Ona did not submit his resignation letter, instead the Palace gave extension to his leave.
Malacañang okay with EDCA investigation
According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the Malacañang sees no problem regarding Senator Miriam Defensor-Santiago’s planned investigation of the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement this December.
