Palace congratulates 6 new senators

Malacañang congratulated the six new senators proclaimed by the Commission on Elections (Comelec) last Thursday. “The people have spoken and we congratulate the senators on their new and renewed mandate,” deputy presidential spokeswoman Abigail Valte said. Incoming search terms:new senators (6)new elected senators (3)new elected philippine senators (2)new philippine senators (2)philippine... 

Palace downplays opposition victories

Malacañang is not at all worried by the victory of opposition candidates in some provinces in the elections and its possible impact on the administration’s reform agenda. Presidential spokesman Edwin F. Lacierda said Malacañang believes the newly elected politicians would support the administration’s campaign for good governance and economic growth regardless of political affiliations. Incoming... 

Palace satisfied with outcome of polls

By GENALYN D. KABILING It is time to respect the will of the people after a “satisfactory” conduct of the May 13 midterm elections, Malacañang said yesterday. Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda said they are “happy” with the “marked improvement” in the 2013 electoral process, including the high turnout of voters, despite glitches in some poll counting machines as well... 

No hit list – Palace

The government does not have any hit list of suspected communist rebels who should supposedly be hunted down and executed, Malacañang made clear yesterday. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda explained they only have a list of persons who face arrest warrants issued by the courts. Incoming search terms:malacanang press corps (1)philexminingcorp (1) Read More »

Aquino date with Pamela unlikely

There is apparently no need for President Benigno S. Aquino III to take former Hollywood actress Pamela Anderson on a date to talk about the welfare of an aging elephant at the Manila Zoo. Malacañang has agreed with the proposed transfer of Mali from the Manila Zoo, saying it has authorized the Department of Agriculture (DA) to search a new home for her. Incoming search terms:aquino... 

Election Day is non-working holiday

Election Day will be a non-working holiday across the country. President Benigno S. Aquino III has declared Monday, May 13, a special public holiday throughout the country to encourage the public to participate in the electoral process, presidential spokesman Edwin F. Lacierda said. Incoming search terms:copy of proclamation 571 (4)proclamation 571 (4)Proclamation No 571 (3)election day... 

Aquino in Time’s influential list

Manila, Philippines – For his bold reforms to boost economic growth and unwavering resolve to assert the country’s territorial sovereignty, President Benigno S. Aquino III landed on Time’s Magazine’s list of 100 most influential people for this year. Incoming search terms:aquino on time magazine (3)Benigno Aquino III time magazine (2)benigno aquino time magazine (2)time... 

PARREÑO, GUIA APPOINTED TO COMELEC

By GENNALYN KABILING Manila, Philippines – A lawyer and a poll reform advocate have been appointed as new commissioners of the Commission on Elections (Comelec) with less than a month before the midterm elections. President Aquino has finally chosen lawyers Al Parreño and Louie Tito Guia to fill the remaining vacancies in the poll body, saying he expects them to fulfill their... 

Palace sees resilient 2013 economy

Manila, Philippines – Malacañang is optimistic that the domestic economy will remain resilient and reach its growth target for the year. Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda said the government welcomes World Bank’s improved growth forecast for the Philippines in the next two years but it expects the growth to be higher. Incoming search terms:philippine economy forecast... 

Palace not pleased by deployment

Manila, Philippines – Malacañang is not pleased by the reported deployment of more fighters to assist the Sulu sultan’s army engaged in a standoff with Malaysian forces in Sabah. Presidential spokesman Edwin F. Lacierda said such reported reinforcement of fighters might derail efforts to attain a peaceful resolution to the conflict in the disputed territory. Incoming search...