The ideal spokesman
Speaking on behalf of a president is a tough job. Speaking for this president, immensely tougher. Over the past 16 ...
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Palace assures Mabilog that it’s safe to come home
The Palace on Tuesday assured Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog of his safety amid his apparent fears that he ...
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Ombudsman urged to keep an open mind
The Palace on Saturday said the Ombudsman should be open to any probe that would check into its alleged corrupt ...
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No to state-backed killings, Palace insists
THERE are no state-sponsored killings in the Philippines, the Palace told the Senate Friday after seven pro-administration senators released their ...
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Troops retake Marawi bridge, seal terror path
THE Palace on Sunday lauded government troops for retaking the Masiu Bridge, which they said was significant in ending the ...
Read morePH to UN: Rights affirmed amid war
The Palace on Saturday welcomed the United Nations Human Rights Council’s final adoption of the Third Philippine Universal Periodic Review, ...
Read moreProtests vs drug war, martial law abuses set
THE martial law era of the late President Ferdinand Marcos should be remembered for its failures, especially in upholding human ...
Read morePalace tells House allies to be modest like Duterte
THE Palace on Tuesday told administration allies in Congress to refrain from seeking special treatment and to remain “modest,” like ...
Read more‘No need to panic over Japanese encephalitis’
The Palace on Wednesday said that there is no reason for the public to panic amid fears over the mosquito-borne ...
Read morePalace: Iloilo mayor has nothing to fear
THE Palace on Tuesday denied the assignment of Police Chief Insp. Jovie Espenido to Iloilo City was meant to single ...
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