Martial law extension constitutional, Palace says
December 28, 2017
Malacanang said on Thursday martial law extension in Mindanao has “legal and factual bases”. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said the legislative and executive departments have decided further extension of martial law in Mindanao is necessary to quell the remaining
Palace says phasing out of old jeepneys not anti-poor
December 28, 2017
Malacanang reiterated on Thursday that the Public Utility Vehicle Modernization Program (PUVMP) is not anti-poor. This was contrary to the claims of some transport groups, particularly the Pinagkaisang Samahan ng mga Tsuper at Operator Nationwide (Piston), which President Rodrigo Duterte called as
Damage from Storm Urduja surpasses two billion pesos: NDRMMC
December 28, 2017
Damage in areas affected by Tropical Storm Urduja is estimated to have reached to more than two billion pesos, the National Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) reported Thursday. Romina Marasigan, NDRRMC spokesperson, said the total damage in infrastructure and
Palace justifies appointment of Faeldon to new post
December 28, 2017
Malacanang defended on Thursday the appointment of former Customs Commissioner Nicanor Faeldon in a new government post despite his alleged involvement in the irregular activities at the Bureau of Customs during his stint. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Faeldon’s appointment
Palace reminds public on prohibited firecrackers, pyrotechnic device
December 28, 2017
Malacanang reminded on Thursday the public of prohibited firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices in order to have a safe New Year celebration. In a statement, the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) said firecrackers and pyrotechnic devices which contain gunpowder exceeding two grams
Boy is fourth case of firecracker injuries needing amputation
December 28, 2017
A 13-year old boy from Sipalay City, Negros Occidental Thursday became the latest case of amputation from firecracker blast injuries, after using a bazooka, an illegal firecracker. Based on the latest report of the Department of Health ( DOH), there
IS-affiliated terrorists in Philippines running out of resources: Lorenzana
December 27, 2017
Islamic State-affiliated terrorists in the Philippines are running out of resources, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Wednesday. In a joint press conference in Lanao del Sur prior to the turn over of temporary shelters to displaced families in Marawi
500 units of transitory shelters turned over to displaced families in Marawi
December 27, 2017
The Duterte administration turned over on Wednesday some 500 units of transitory shelters to the families displaced by the five-month long Marawi siege. President Rodrigo Duterte was supposed to lead the turn over ceremony in Sagonsongan village in Marawi City. But Palace officials
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