Tag: Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar

Duterte is protector of law, not drug lords- Malacañang

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte is the major protector of the country’s laws, not of drug lords as said by Senator Leila de Lima, Malacañang stressed Sunday (December 4). “I do not think and I do not believe and it has not crossed my mind that the President is what he is as you said,” Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said in a radio interview. “The President is the President of the land and he […]

Andanar apologizes for “temperamental brats” comment

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News) — Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar apologized for his remark calling those who are protesting the Marcos burial in the Libingan ng mga Bayani as “temperamental brats”. Andanar also said that he does not have the intention of hurting the feelings as well as belittling the feelings of those who suffered during the martial law. https://youtu.be/dC5EbTjUd0k

Duterte on his supporters: Don’t threaten media

(Eagle News)– President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday (September 22) called upon his supporters not to threaten journalists despite of their appreciation of the administration. “I appreciate very much your support and may be your–how would I say it–enthusiasm to back me up.  You are correct, I am doing nothing wrong but of course we should also not threaten people kasi hindi na sila makapagsulat ng totoo,” Duterte said in a speech at the Philippine National […]

DFA: ‘Rock star’ remark for Duterte came from JPN’s Abe

(Eagle News)– Foreign Affairs Secretary Perfecto Yasay on Monday (September 12) revealed that the ‘rock star’ description for President Rodrigo Duterte came from Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. “‘Yan ay nanggaling mismo kay Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Doon sa kanilang pag-uusap ay binanggit ni Prime Minister Abe na si Presidente Duterte ay isang rock star, hindi lang sa Japan kundi sa buong mundo,” Yasay said in an interview. According to Yasay, Abe said that […]

Government ready to extend assistance as tropical storm “Carina” threatens the country

MANILA, AUG. 1 – Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the government is ready to extend assistance to would-be victims of tropical storm “Carina” with relief goods prepositioned in areas that may be affected. In a radio interview, Andanar said that based on the report of the National Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council (NDRRMC), personnel from the Department of Social Welfare and Development are already on the ground with a stockpile of food packs ready […]

Andanar, Alvarez: SONA preparations underway

MANILA, July 20 – Presidential Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday gave an update on the ongoing preparations for the First State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Rodrigo R. Duterte. Introduced to the Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) a member of the SONA committee, incoming Department of Finance (DOF) spokesperson Atty. Paola Alvarez, who also served as spokesperson of the PDP-Laban party. During the briefing, Alvarez discussed plans for the SONA on July 25. Of particular interest to members […]