Vows to remain a strong partner of China November 29, 2020 President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to remain a strong partner of China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean), saying multilateral ties are necessary amid the prevailing coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) health crisis. Duterte made this commitment […]
Underscored the need to strengthen partnerships and make the vaccines a global public good November 21, 2020 The universal access to the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine has been the centerpiece of President Rodrigo R. Duterte’s intervention speech at the 2020 APEC Economic Leader’s Meeting on Friday, citing […]
The Philippines’ arbitral win is now part of international law No country can ignore nor diminish the Philippines’ arbitral victory in the South China Sea case, President Rodrigo Duterte said Thursday. Duterte asserted the country’s arbitral win in his speech during the virtual plenary session of the 37th […]
Summit via video conference November 11, 2020 MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte will participate in the 37th Asean Summit and Related Summits on Nov. 12-15 via video conference.According to a statement from the Office of the President, Duterte will exchange views with his counterparts on the region’s coronavirus […]
Lifting of suspension to infuse economy with fresh foreign direct investments and generate high-skills jobs President Rodrigo Duterte has approved the recommendation of the Department of Energy (DOE) to lift the suspension of petroleum activities in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “I thank the President for approving the […]
CLICK TO READ FULL TEXT Palace thanks Carpio for praising PRRD arbitral win assertion September 23, 2020, 9:42 pm MANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday thanked retired Supreme Court Justice Antonio Carpio for praising President Rodrigo Duterte’s assertion of the Hague-based arbitral ruling that invalidates China’s vast claims […]
Ressa conviction founded on Philippines’jurisprudence and Constitution Firm in position on Ms. Maria Ressa and her unfounded allegations against President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his administration A Palace official on Sunday rejected the call of European lawmakers for Philippine government to drop all charges against Rappler chief executive […]
No reason to revoke PH’s GSP+ status The Philippine government does not see any reason the European Union (EU) would revoke the trade perks it granted to Manila, Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez said Friday. “So far, we are able to explain objectively the Philippines side on issues that […]
