Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday asked the employees union of state-run IBC-13 to file official complaints about their grievances before the Office of the President.
1 step foward! Andanar welcomes House panel’s approval of bill to protect media workers
MANILA – Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday welcomed the decision of the House Committee on Labor and Employment to approve the amended draft substitute bill to the proposed Act enhancing the benefits, protection, and security of media workers in the country.
PCOO to launch sequel to anti-drug war docu ‘Gramo’
In partnership with the Radio Television Malacañang and the Philippine National Police (PNP), the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will launch “Gramo Dos: Unipormado,” the second documentary film tackling the Duterte administration’s anti-illegal drugs campaign today, Sunday.
Deserve na deserve: Martin Andanar justifies charges vs Rappler boss
Malacañang has stood firm and defended the legitimacy of the criminal charges against Maria Ressa, the founder of news site Rappler.
Palakpakan! PCOO cites DOJ commitment to solving ‘drug war’ deaths
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar commended the Department of Justice (DOJ) for its efforts to resolve cases of deaths related to the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign.
Surge in drug deaths? Andanar: HRW report a falsification of reality
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar has slammed as “gross distortions” of the situation in the country the Human Rights Watch (HRW) article entitled “Killings in Philippines up 50 percent during pandemic.”
‘Environmental victory’: Palace lauds re-exportation of SoKor waste
Malacañang welcomed the re-exportation of illegal waste shipments back to South Korea as an “environmental victory” for the Philippines.
Andanar mourns death of ‘mentor’ Archbishop Oscar Cruz
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar mourned the passing Archbishop Oscar Cruz who succumbed to complications from the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) last August 26.
Andanar saddened by PM Abe resignation, prays for his quick recovery
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar expressed sadness over Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s resignation due to poor health.
Andanar sees no need for UN rights council to probe situation in PH
There is no need for the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to look into the human rights situation in the Philippines, Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar said on Friday.
Birthday buddies: Andanar spends day with dog Kyoto
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar is a major dog lover.
Palace pays tribute to Manila’s ‘Dirty Harry’
Malacañang expressed its deepest sympathies to the bereaved family of former senator and Manila Mayor Alfredo Lim.
Duterte’s communications office forms response team to curb spread of coronavirus
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has formed a Covid-19 Response Team to address the agency’s rising number of infections.
Duterte SONA may be held in Malacañang if Batasan guests test positive for virus
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Sunday raised the possibility that President Rodrigo Duterte will deliver his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) in Malacañang.
‘So far, so good’: Duterte readies for Monday’s SONA
President Rodrigo Duterte has started rehearsing for his fifth and penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA), Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said Sunday.
Communications chief Andanar says he tested negative for coronavirus
The chief of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has tested negative for coronavirus (Covid-19).
DepEd teachers as broadcasters? PCOO lends hand in remote education program
The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) has committed to help the Department of Education (DepEd) produce and broadcast education videos to be used in its blended learning strategy in this time of the coronavirus disease pandemic.
Dapat mag-fact check! Andanar urges rights groups: Validate abuse claims
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar on Thursday urged human rights watchdogs, including the United Nations (UN), to acknowledge the need for due diligence in validating allegations presented to them.
Becoming a pro: Andanar expands vegetable garden
Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) Secretary Martin Andanar is becoming a pro in urban gardening. Andanar has shared on Instagram about the expansion of his…
Andanar to Ressa: It’s not about Duterte or press freedom, the law just caught up with you
Rappler chief executive officer Maria Angelita Ressa and her supporters are “blurring the lines” between press freedom and legal obligations by blaming President Rodrigo Duterte for her conviction on a cyber libel case, a Palace official said on Wednesday.
Plant, plant, plant: Andanar finds joy in urban gardening
The government’s chief information minister is going green. Presidential Communications Operations Office head Martin Andanar has started an urban garden in an effort to grow…
‘Unforgivable’: Palace laments burning of houses, chapel in MisOr by alleged NPA rebels
Malacañang on Sunday condemned the burning of houses and a chapel in Opol, Misamis Oriental by suspected members of the New People’s Army (NPA).
Andanar limits PCOO social media posts ‘to ensure content consistency’
Communications Secretary Martin Andanar on Monday issued an order limiting the cross-posting of content on the social media pages of the Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) and its attached government media agencies.
On World Press Freedom Day, Palace asks media help in fighting ‘fake news’
For this year’s World Press Freedom Day, Malacañang urged journalists and media workers in the Philippines to help the government to combat disinformation.
