Cabinet Members Give 75% of Their Salaries to Coronavirus Efforts CABINET MEMBERS – Several Cabinet members promised that they will donate 75% of their salaries to help the government fight the 2019 novel coronavirus. Philippine President Rodrigo Roa Duterte decided to place the entire Luzon under “enhanced community quarantine” following the increasing number of cases … Read more
Malacañang Says The Japan Trip Was Not A Reward For Cabinet Members MALACAÑANG – The Malacañang spokesperson Salvador Panelo responded to Philippine Ambassador Laurel’s allegations that cabinet members were rewarded. The government bodies of Japan and Philippines had a good relationship in the past. Recently, Japan opened 350,000 new job opportunities for Filipino workers. President … Read more
Duterte’s Cabinet Seek Suspension Of Casino Operations In Boracay Some of the Cabinet members of President Rodrigo Duterte are seeking for the suspension of the Casino operations in Boracay Island. Duterte’s aides who are leading the clean-up of Boracay were asking the regulators to prohibit the operation of any casino in the top tourist destination. … Read more
President Duterte Set To Fire Under-Performing Cabinet Members President Rodrigo Duterte was set to dismiss several under-performing cabinet members after revealing that he was displeased with some secretaries. On Friday (March 16, 2018), Presidential spokesperson Harry Roque shared that President Duterte was disappointed with some of his Cabinet secretaries. Roque said that a Cabinet revamp … Read more
The President of the Republic of the Philippines, Pres. Benigno Aquino III revealed his Presidential Transition Committee (PTC) a day after the President reached out to the camp of Davao City Mayor Rodrigo Duterte on the smooth transition of government. The Palace released the administrative order detailing the composition of its own transition committees. The … Read more
The Philippine national government admitted their shortcomings in its response to the aftermath of super typhoon Yolanda that hit the central provinces of the Philippines last week, citing the magnitude of the storm and the government’s limitation. According to Communications Secretary Sonny Coloma, the government is accepting criticisms, adding that it has learned lessons from … Read more