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Palace condoles with kin of National Artist for Architecture Bobby Mañosa

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, Feb. 21, expressed its condolences to the family of the late National Artist for Architecture Bobby Mañosa. “The so-called father of Philippine neo-vernacular architecture devoted his lifetime work championing the extensive use of indigenous Filipino materials in his design,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a statement. According to Panelo, while Mañosa “will be missed,” his “influence and legacy will continue to live on.” Mañosa, whose works include the Coconut Palace […]

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Palace welcomes decline in inflation rate in January

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Tuesday, Feb. 5, welcomed the decline in the inflation rate in January, attributing the same to the efforts of the administration. “Last year, soaring prices caused by uncontrollable factors tested our will as a nation. Not disheartened nor cowed, we rose to the challenge as a people,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said. According to Panelo, “with the President’s strong and decisive action, we remained focused and steadfast as we addressed the […]

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Palace condemns killings of NDFP consultant, QC barangay chair

(Eagle News) — The Palace on Thursday, Jan. 31, condemned as “deplorable” the killings of a National Democratic Front of the Philippines consultant and a Quezon City barangay chair. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo urged a “speedy and impartial investigation” into the killings of NDFP consultant Randy Malayao and Barangay Bagong Silangan chair Crisell Beltran, saying “everyone must be accountable before the law.” “Politics or differences in ideology or religion can never be […]

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Palace condoles with kin of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr.

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Saturday, Jan. 19, extended its condolences to the family of SM Group founder Henry Sy Sr., who recently passed away. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo lauded Sy, calling him  a “visionary and a pillar of the Philippine economy who believed in the potentials and opportunities of the country, and pursued them with dedication, passion, and hard work till their fruition.” “Mr. Sy boldly took the business path which Filipino […]

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Palace hails “early, swift conclusion” of Batocabe slay probe

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Thursday, Jan. 3, hailed the “early and swift conclusion” of the investigation into the killing of Rep. Rodel Batocabe. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo lauded the efforts of the Philippine National Police, headed by Director General Oscar Albayalde, and the “close cooperation of the local community..” for this. “This is a breakthrough in the pursuit of justice for the victims and their families,” he said. He said that while Daraga, […]

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Palace: Duterte’s higher net satisfaction rating based on latest SWS survey a “slap on the faces” of his critics

(Eagle News)–The Palace on Friday, Dec. 28, welcomed a recent Social Weather Stations survey that said 74 percent of Filipinos were satisfied with President Rodrigo Duterte’s performance in the last quarter of 2018, calling the results a “slap” on the faces of critics. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the President’s consistent strong showing in the survey “puts a lie to critics and detractors who find nothing good in his style of governance.” […]

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