Statements

On the robbing of relief goods by the New People’s Army

The Palace condemns in the strongest terms the reported incident of members of the New People’s Army (NPA) robbing relief goods or forcibly collecting foodstuff at Northern and Eastern Samar, thereby causing a shortage thereof for intended beneficiaries.

On Secretary Briones testing positive for COVID-19

We are sad to hear that Sec. Leonor Briones is COVD-19 positive. We are praying that she gets healed from this dreadful disease. Sec. Briones has been an indefatigable and conscientious member of the Cabinet. As expected and as announced by her, she will continue to perform her duties as Education Secretary while in isolation and despite her present illness. Salvador S. Panelo Chief Presidential Legal Counsel & Presidential Spokesperson

On the Cabinet members’ pledge for COVID-19 and the talk about extending the lockdown for another two weeks

The Palace confirms that many of the members of the President’s cabinet have pledged to cut 75% of their monthly salaries from the month of April to December of this year. Others have volunteered a salary deduction for the whole duration of the state of public health emergency in solidarity with our countrymen and to help in the government efforts to halt the spread of the coronavirus.

On PRRD’s Talk To The Nation and VP Leni

The firing of PACC Commissioner Manuelito Luna by PRRD following the former’s public statement asking the NBI to investigate VP Leni Robredo for her alleged solicitation of funds and for allegedly competing with government efforts against COVID-19 demonstrates the President’s intolerance to abusive, arrogant and incompetent government officials, apart from the corrupt ones, as well as consistent with his decisive action against errant public servants.

On PRRD’s threatened violence against trouble makers and seditious inciters

In a televised message on April 1, 2020, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte minced no words in warning the trouble makers and the seditious inciters of mortal consequences if they continue to create unrest, panic, confusion, fear and foment hate against the government, while the nation struggles to rid itself of the deadly coronavirus.

On fake news circulating relative to Administrative Order No. 27

Given that the Department of Health is overwhelmed with work concerning the health concerns of the nation, President Rodrigo Roa Duterte issued Administrative Order No. 27 for the orderly and swift distribution of personal protective equipment (PPEs), medical supplies and equipment to hospitals, other beneficiary facilities, groups and establishments.

We are so sad to learn that a plane crashed last night taking the lives of the eight persons on board. We extend our deepest sympathies to the grieving families of those who perished in the crash. There must be a thorough investigation of the incident and the concerned government agencies must undertake measures to secure the safety of private aircrafts as well as their passengers and crew. Salvador S. Read More
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