The Malacañang guarantees that government agencies are taking actions to prevent further increase in prices of other products, with the Palace threatening those who will take advantage of the situation with penalties under the law.
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Palace will not launch an offensive vs China in UN meeting
Malacañang says it will not launch an offensive regarding China’s accusation against the Philippines during a recent meeting of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). During the 24th meeting of state parties of the UNCLOS, China’s Deputy Permanent Representative Wang Min accused the Philippines of deceiving the international community regarding the South China Sea dispute to win the sympathy of other countries.
Malacañang won’t condone PNP officials selling firearms to rebels
Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte said Malacanang would not condone the act of some officials of the Philippine National Police selling firearms to the New People’s Army.
Malacañang welcomes filing of plunder cases against 3 senators and Napoles
Malacañang is happy with the filing of cases against those involved in the pork barrel scam, with Deputy Presidential Spokesperson Abigail Valte saying that it is a step forward to determine the truth. Senate President Franklin Drilon said he hoped the judicial process will be properly followed, and that the accused would be given a fair trial by the Sandiganbayan. He said he would not allow the arrest of the three senators inside the Senate […]
Malacanang asks for cooperation for orderly school opening today
MANILA — Malacanang has called on the public to work together and observe the ‘bayanihan’ spirit in assuring an orderly school opening where some 26 million public and private school students are expected to troop back to their schools nationwide. Some 18,000 policemen will also be deployed nationwide as part of maintaining peace and order for the school opening today. “We are calling on to all citizens to execute the spirit of bayanihan in the […]
Palace approves 9 major projects worth P62.3 billion
MANILA, Philippines — The Aquino administration has approved nine major projects in infrastructure, transportation, water supply, and health care worth P62.3 billion, during a marathon meeting in Malacanang on Thursday (May 29). In a statement issued on Friday, May 30, Presidential Communications Operations Office Secretary Herminio Coloma, Jr. said the projects were approved by the National Economic Development Authority (NEDA) Board on Thursday during their meeting that began at 1 p.m. and ended at almost […]
Philippines, Vietnam agree on enhanced defense, security cooperation
MANILA, May 21 (PNA) — President Benigno S. Aquino III said he and Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung discussed defense and security cooperation during their meeting in Malacanang on Wednesday. Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung arrived in the Philippines for a working visit as well as to attend the World Economic Forum on East Asia. In his message during the joint press conference at the Palace, President Aquino said they discussed how the Philippines […]
Malacañang on the Declaration of Martial Law in Thailand
President Aquino has directed Secretary Albert del Rosario to ensure the safety of Filipinos in Thailand following the declaration of Martial Law by the Thai Army. We note the DFA statement that the Philippines is closely monitoring the political developments in Thailand. In the recently concluded ASEAN Summit in Myanmar, the Philippines supported the Philippines supported the joint statement of the Foreign Ministers calling for a peaceful resolution to the on-going challenge in Thailand through […]
Malacañang, no worries about China’s absence in World Eco Forum
Malacañang is not worried about China’s decision not to send delegates to the World Eco Forum to be held in May 21-23 at the PICC, saying that the event was organized by the private sector.
Malacañang will not take sides on Pork scam
The Malacañang said it is standing by its principle of letting the evidence take its course in light of the alleged involvement of the administration’s political allies in the pork barrel scandal.
Palace to PNP: intensify efforts vs. series of shooting in Q.C.
Malacañang called for the Philippine National Police to intensify their efforts to stop shooting incidents in Quezon City which has resulted in seven deaths.
U.S. President Obama arrives in Malacanang
MANILA, Philippines — United States President Barack Obama arrived in Malacanang shortly after 2 p.m. aboard a black limousine. He was immediately greeted by the President Aquino. Arrival honors ensued with a 21-gun salute. President Aquino led the warm welcome for the US head of state amid the sweltering heat. President Obama is expected to participate in a joint press conference with President Aquino later at around 3:45 p.m. At around 5 p.m., he is […]
