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Duterte orders isolation of plane passengers from 4 countries
By Fernan Angeles PASSENGERS onboard flights from the United Kingdom and three other nations, where a mutated strain of the deadly coronavirus have been reported, are required to undergo a 14-day quarantine upon arrival in the Philippines. In a radio interview, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque hinted at the mandatory procedure as among those which the…
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Palace to tiangge operators: Comply protocols or closure
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG gave tiangge owners two options — to implement the minimum public health standards to prevent the spread of COVID-19 or face closure. In a news conference, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque issued the warning after shoppers recently packed the streets of Divisoria in Manila and Baclaran in Parañaque to beat the Christmas…
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Duterte joining APEC virtual meet
By Fernan Angeles PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte appears to have a tight schedule, attending one international meeting after another. In a press briefing, President Spokesperson Harry Roque said that the President will be joining the first ever online meeting of the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) leaders on Friday as the world grapples with the economic…
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Duterte multi-tasking, not sleeping — Roque
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG warded off allegations against President Rodrigo Duterte, whom netizens toyed anew as either missing in action or just asleep. In a public press briefing Saturday, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the President is “on top of the situation,” adding that the chief executive has been calling shots even while attending…
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Palace assures available funds for ‘Rolly’ victims
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG has assured the public that the government has ample funds to defray the cost of disaster response and relief efforts for those affected by Super Typhoon Rolly. At the press briefing, presidential spokesperson Harry Roque cited statement issued by the Department of Budget and Management, which hinted on some P3.622 billion…
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Duterte wants Cayetano to apologize like a son
By Fernan Angeles PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte may consider re-accepting former House Speaker Alan Peter Cayetano into the administration fold, provided he makes an apology, says Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque. Roque said that the President, being the “father” of the nation, would accept the apology of a “son.” However, Cayetano whose apology to Duterte “for misunderstanding…
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Palace stands firm, survey results real
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG warded off criticisms over the most recent Pulse Asia report that saw the President garnering a whopping 91 percent approval rating. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque attributed the President’s high approval rating in a recent opinion poll to his pandemic response and their desire for a “strong leader.” Roque said that the…
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Duterte not resigning, says Palace official
NO he is not resigning. This is how categorical a top Palace official responded to queries on President Rodrigo Duterte’s plan moments after his televised national address hinting on stepping down over the difficulties of curbing corruption in the government. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque said Duterte has no plans of quitting his post despite his…
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All cemeteries closed on Oct. 29 to Nov. 4
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG has issued a directive declaring all local government units to see to it that all cemeteries – public and private – are closed from October 29 to November 4. In a press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that in keeping public cemeteries, memorial parks and columbarium nationwide closed, the government…
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Duterte still trusts Duque
By Fernan Angeles FOR the second time, President Rodrigo Duterte warded off Senate’s recommendation to fire and file criminal charges against Health Secretary Francisco Duque III in relation to the alleged irregularities in the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, instead suggested to the public to wait for whatever findings and recommendation…