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Duterte has no cancer, will say if he gets one — Palace
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG stood firm on their claim that the President Rodrigo Duterte does not have cancer – and in the event he develops one, he’d publicly make an announcement about it. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that if ever he is diagnosed with a serious illness, the President is aware on the constitutional…
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Build portfolio by working for gov’t, health workers told
By Fernan Angeles DAYS after the government lifted its deployment ban on health workers wanting greener pasture elsewhere, Malacañang urged healthcare workers to apply for positions under the government’s emergency hiring program amid the COVID-19 crisis, if only to be able to establish a working portfolio seen fit for them when applying to work abroad.…
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Roque: Gov’t focused on pandemic, not RevGov
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG is taking a step back on calls calls for the establishment of a revolutionary government being pushed by staunch supporters of President Duterte. In a press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque told newsmen that the government is focused on the job of bringing the pandemic under control. He added that Duterte…
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Wearing of face shield now required inside malls
By John Clifford Lintao ASIDE from public transports and workplaces, the government has also required the public to wear face shields inside enclosed spaces, including malls, said presidential spokesperson Harry Roque. “Napagkasunduan po ng National Task Force (NTF) na bukod po roon sa pagsusuot ng face shield sa pampublikong sasakyan saka sa trabaho, dapat isuot…
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Roque: ‘Walang maniniwala na province tayo ng China’
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG opted to ignore the claim of a hair product labeling Manila as a province of China. In a televised press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque warded off calls for the government to blacklist the company behind the Chinese hair care product with a label imprints hinting at the country as a…
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‘Stricter’ GCQ for NCR begins
By Fernan Angeles A DOWNGRADE in the quarantine protocol for the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining provinces is not what many thought it is. After the announcement downgrading NCR and the provinces of Laguna, Cavite, Bulacan and Rizal to general community quarantine (GCQ) effective today, Aug. 19, the government hinted at a much strict…
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Duterte abroad? That’s fake news – Palace
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG categorically branded reports claiming President Rodrigo Duterte has left the country over the weekend, as no more than fake news. The president’s spokesperson Harry Roque said that the Malacañang chief executive is not the kind of person who would abandon a sinking ship. “There is no truth that President Rodrigo Roa…
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No need to solicit funds, Palace tells teachers
By Fernan Angeles APPALLED by reports that saw teachers in the countryside soliciting funds to defray the cost of reproducing learning modules for their students, Malacañang claimed the government has enough budget to fund the printing of learning modules to be used by students for School Year 2020-2021. In a press briefing, Presidential spokesperson Harry…
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Palace not keen to move NEDA chief to PhilHealth
By Fernan Angeles MALACAÑANG appeared not inclined to the idea of seeing Acting Socio-economic Planning Secretary Karl Kendrick Chua to lead the embattled Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) amid allegations of massive corruption in the state insurer. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque declined to comment on the recommendation and hinted at the President as the only…
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Duterte firm in decision to take 1st shot of vaccine
By Fernan Angeles President Rodrigo Duterte stood firm in his decision to take the first shot of injectable vaccine from Russia against COVID-19. Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque said that the President’s vaccination of Russia’s vaccine Sputnik V will only take place after the third stage of clinical trials, which will be done in both Manila…