Tag: Malacañang

Malacanang: education budget almost doubled” at P309 billion

MANILA, Philippines (ENS) — Malacanang on Sunday said it had “almost doubled” the budget for education at more than P309 billion, as it joined in the celebration of World Teacher’s Day and the National Teachers’ Month. The Palace also called on everyone to give thanks to their former teachers. Presidential Communication Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said that the Aquino administration has almost doubled the budget for education.“Sa taong ito, aabot sa mahigit 309-bilyong piso […]

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Additional authority, not emergency powers

Malacañang clears that they are asking for additional authority for President Aquino, not emergency powers. According to Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte, they will distance themselves from the term “emergency powers”, which is under the Constitution, while “additional authority” is under the EPIRA law. The Palace said that they are ready to coordinate with the Congress to solve the looming energy crisis.

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Emergency powers vs. electricity bill

Malacañang cannot say that there will be no increase in the price of electricity once President Aquino is given emergency powers. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that it is DOE Secretary Jericho Petilla who knows the mechanism on how the electricity industry will run under the emergency powers of the President. Lacierda added that the government’s main concern is to ensure that there will be no shortage in the energy supply come summer of 2015.

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Malacañang will let Congress decide

Malacañang will let Congress decide scope and term of the emergency powers to be given to the President. Executive Secretary Pacquito Ochoa said that what is important is to resolve the energy crisis. He further added that they will submit a draft on said emergency powers which will include all details, including how to spend the 6 billion peso fund.

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Malacañang declares October 6 a regular holiday

Malacañang declares October 6 as regular holiday in connection with the celebration of Eid’l Adha or Feast of Sacrifice by our Muslim brethren. Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said that this is in relation to Presidential Decree No. 875 signed by President Aquino. According to the pay rule of the Department of Labor and Employment, employees who will work on said holiday will receive 200% of their regular salary.

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Malacañang respects court’s decision

Malacañang respects the Malolos Regional Trial Court’s decision to transfer Palparan, saying that the court has ample reasons to do so. Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said that the court must ensure the safety of Palparan. Judge Teodora Gonzales cited Palparan’s security as well as the other inmates in the Bulacan provincial jail, including offices at the provincial capitol. Palparan first made a statement saying that he is not looking for special treatment, instead he fears […]

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Palace welcomes lifting of Manila’s truck ban

MANILA, Sept. 15 —  The Palace welcomed the decision of the City of Manila to lift the truck ban to ease the traffic congestion in the Port Area, said a Malacanang official on Sunday. In a press briefing over radio station dzRB Radyo ng Bayan, Deputy Presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said on Sunday that this decision will benefit all. “Papalapit na po ang Christmas season, and this will help in decongesting the Port of Manila. […]

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We did not pressure JBC – Palace

Malacañang denied allegations that it exerted pressure on the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) to include Solicitor General Jardeleza in the short list of nominees for new Supreme Court Associate Justice.

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