MANILA, Nov. 19 — Malacañang on Tuesday welcomed the House of Representatives’ approval of a resolution giving President Benigno S. Aquino III special authority to address the looming energy crisis next year. In a press briefing at the Palace, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the House approval of the resolution is a step towards addressing the impending power shortage. The government will now wait for the Senate to make a similar […]
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PH will adhere to United Nations resolution condemning violent extremism, says Palace
MANILA, Nov. 19 — Malacañang on Tuesday affirmed the country’s commitment to adhere to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) resolution that condemns violent extremism. “Bilang kasapi ng United Nations ay tumatalima tayo sa resolusyon na ito na nagsasaad na kinakailangan ang sabay-sabay na pagkilos ng lahat ng mga member states ng United Nations para labanan ang violent extremism, at ito ay nabanggit na rin ng ating Pangulo sa maraming pagkakataon,” Presidential Communications Operations Office […]
Malacañang asks Meralco to protect consumers against jumpers
The Palace asked Meralco to protect consumers from those who use jumpers, because the cost of such illegal devices were passed on consumers by charging them “systems loss”.
Palace: Rehab fund for typhoon-hit areas has reached P199.48B
MANILA, Nov 12 — Malacañang announced on Monday that the fund for the rehabilitation of areas devastated by Typhoon Yolanda has reached P199.48 billion. In a statement sent to members of the Malacañang Press Corps, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. noted that the amount came in the form of loans, financial grants and donations. “According to the consolidated data of the Department of Finance (DoF), the Philippines received a total of P199.48 […]
Palace respects court order allowing CGMA Arroyo to attend grandson’s wake, burial
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace said Tuesday it respects the Sandiganbayan’s decision to grant former President Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo’s petition to attend the wake and burial of her grandson. “We respect the Sandiganbayan’s order to allow former President Arroyo to attend her grandson’s wake and burial and for her to share in her family’s bereavement,” Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said in a statement Tuesday. The Sandiganbayan Fifth Division permitted Arroyo to leave her detention […]
Malacañang welcomes $300-M loan grant from World Bank
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang welcomed the new 300 million US dollar loan grant from the World Bank, saying the new loan is meant to “boost fiscal sustainability and governance transparency for a sustained and inclusive growth.” Presidential Communications Operations Office Herminio Coloma, Jr., announced this in a radio interview over the weekend.“Malugod na tinatanggap ng Pilipinas ang pagkakaloob ng World Bank ng 300 milyong dolyar na pautang upang patatagin ang mga programa at mekanismo na […]
Malacañang to open an online platform for petitions
The Palace will open an online platform for citizens so that they can be given the opportunity to post their petitions which could be directly lead by President Aquino.
Malacanang sends condolences to family of ex-Sen. Flavier
MANILA, Philippines — Malacanang extended its condolences to the family of former Senator Juan Flavier who died after multiple organ failure and sepsis brought about by pneumonia at around 4 p.m. Thursday.“We join the Filipino people in mourning the death of former Senator and Health Secretary Juan Flavier. As a public servant, he championed the cause of countryside development and upgrading the quality of public health care,” said Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, […]
Palace says gov’t planning effective strategy to fight Ebola virus
MANILA, Philippines — Philippine health authorities have strengthened the mechanism to fight Ebola virus especially with the expected influx of Filipinos returning to the country for the year-end vacation season.It was reported that a health worker in New York tested positive for Ebola virus after working in Africa. New York has a large concentration of Filipinos.Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma Jr., said the government is further strengthening an effective program to protect th […]
Malacañang awaits DOTC recommendation
Malacañang is awaiting the formal recommendation of DOTC Secretary Abaya regarding the proposed MRT shutdown.
Intelligence community on terrorist
Malacañang is asking the intelligence community to verify the possibility of terrorist attack in Manila after the United States released its travel advisory.
Palace mourns the death of former Presidential Spokesman Jerry Barican
MANILA, Philippines — The Palace mourns the death of former Presidential Spokesperson Fernando “Jerry” Barican.“We mourn the passing of former presidential spokesperson Fernando Jerry Barican, who passed away last Friday evening. We join the nation in expressing our heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones,” said Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr., in a radio interview over dzRB Radyo ng Bayan on Sunday.“Tayo po ay naging mapalad na makilala at makasama si […]
