President Rodrigo Duterte agreed with a proposal to transfer of PhilHealth chairmanship to Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III from Health Secretary Francisco Duque III, according to Malacañang.
Duterte gives ultimatum to Gierran to cleanup PhilHealth till end of 2020
President Rodrigo Duterte has issued an “ultimatum” to PhilHealth chief Dante Gierran to cleanup the corruption-ridden agency until yearend, Malacañang said.
It’s Ombudsman’s job to release Duterte SALN, says Palace
Malacañang said it leaves it to the Ombudsman to decide on the release of President Rodrigo Duterte’s 2018 and 2019 Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN).
Duterte asks lawmakers: Pass add’l anti-red tape measures
President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday urged Congress leaders to craft pieces of legislation to eliminate bureaucratic red-tape that hamstrings businesses.
May igaganda pa! Tito Sotto: Duterte wants laws vs red tape, ease of doing business amended
President Rodrigo Duterte wants Congress to amend laws against red tape and ease of doing business, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said Thursday (September 17).
Atat ipatawag! Duterte willing to go to Senate, House for bills vs corruption
Despite the risks posed by COVID-19, President Rodrigo Duterte is willing to go to the Senate or House of Representatives as a resource person for bills against red tape and corruption.
Duterte orders agencies to produce, distribute free face masks to the poor
President Rodrigo Duterte has directed all concerned government agencies to coordinate and pool their resources and efforts into the production and distribution of face masks.
IATF passes buck to Duterte on commuter distancing rules
Malacañang on Wednesday said President Rodrigo Duterte will decide whether to decrease the physical distance between passengers in public transportation.
May malasakit: Robredo thanks AFP for helping gov’t fight COVID-19
MANILA – Vice President Maria Leonor “Leni” Robredo thanked the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for its efforts in helping the government’s response to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic.
30K daily COVID tests ‘no longer enough’? Roque: Nothing will ever be enough for Leni
Malacañang is brushing aside the statement of Vice President Leni Robredo that the government should be testing more people to sustain the country’s fight against the coronavirus pandemic.
Palace reiterates Duterte ‘not concealing’ his wealth declarations
President Rodrigo Duterte is not hiding anything about his Statement of Assets, Liabilities and Net Worth (SALN), Malacañang assured the public even copies of his 2018 and 2019 SALN have yet to be made public.
Government expects nothing positive from Robredo – Palace
Vice President Leni Robredo is entitled to her opinion.
Duterte ‘advance payment’ remark no effect on COVID vaccine talks with pharma industries: Palace
Malacañang on Wednesday assured that President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks on coronavirus (Covid-19) vaccines won’t affect Philippine negotiations with vaccine developers.
Kahit panay alkohol mo! Duterte believes rich Pinoys more susceptible to COVID
President Rodrigo Duterte has a message to well-off Filipinos, especially those who continuously defy government guidelines in containing COVID.
Still no flattening of curve: PH among countries with highest COVID-19 cases
The spread of COVID-19 in the Philippines has yet to be contained, six months after a strict lockdown was imposed in Metro Manila and certain parts of the country.
Despite row, Duterte asks Malaysia to assist Pinoys stranded in Sabah
President Rodrigo Duterte on Monday requested the Malaysian government to assist the return of Filipinos stranded in Sabah.
Duterte appeals to private hospitals to increase bed capacity for COVID patients
President Rodrigo Duterte asked private hospitals in the country to increase the allotment of beds for coronavirus (Covid-19) patients.
‘Sorry’: Duterte OKs filing of raps vs Morales, execs over PhilHealth corruption mess
President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendations of the Task Force PhilHealth to file criminal and administrative charges against former PhilHealth president and CEO Ricardo Morales and several other officials.
Duterte appeals to public: ‘Wag kayo maniwala sa mga Dilawan
President Rodrigo Duterte asked the public not to believe the criticisms thrown at the government by the so-called Yellows or Dilawan.
Duterte to DFA: Help seafarers stuck in foreign waters
President Rodrigo Duterte ordered the Department of Foreign Affairs to validate reports of Filipinos who are stranded in ships abroad.
Duterte urges nations to abandon nuclear weapons: ‘Never destroy’
President Rodrigo Duterte called on nations to reject war and trace a path towards peace.
Not once but thrice! Palace confirms Duterte gave money to Laude family
President Rodrigo Duterte provided financial assistance to the family of slain transgender woman Jennifer Laude thrice, Malacañang confirmed Monday.
Habang walang bakuna: Duterte eyes extending state of calamity over COVID-19
President Rodrigo Duterte will “most likely” issue a proclamation extending the country’s state of calamity due to the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) pandemic, Malacañang said.
Daig pa WHO! Robredo curious about DOTr’s basis for reducing physical distancing rules in public transport
Vice President Leni Robredo wants to know what the Department of Transportation’s (DOTr’s) basis was in reducing physical distancing rules in public transportation starting September 14.
