DAVAO CITY (October 14) --- The Presidential Communications Operations Office (PCOO) will operate as it is now until the Office of the Press Secretary (OPS) is revived. Newly designated Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo in a press briefing Friday said: “I think until such time as the OPS is created, the PCOO, with him (Secretary Martin Andanar) at the helm, is … [Read more...] about PCOO still operational-Panelo
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Panelo takes over Roque sooner than expected
DAVAO CITY (October 12) --- Presidential Legal Adviser Salvador Panelo assumed a new role as President Rodrigo Duterte's spokesman on Friday even as his predecessor, Harry Roque has yet to formally quit the post. Palace reports earlier said, Panelo will take over Roque's post on Monday, October 15. But yesterday, Panelo assumed the post and called for his first press … [Read more...] about Panelo takes over Roque sooner than expected
Roque eyes graft raps vs. ex-NFA exec
MANILA – Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Tuesday said he is willing to file malversation and graft charges against former National Food Authority (NFA) administrator Jason Aquino. “Kung walang magpa-file, ako mismo ang magpa-file. At hindi lang for technical malversation, papaylan ko rin siya ng graft (If no one will file, I myself will file. And not only for … [Read more...] about Roque eyes graft raps vs. ex-NFA exec
Palace: PH-China renewed ties bear fruits
DAVAO CITY (August 4) ---- The Philippines renewed friendship renewed friendship with China has brought forth collaborative undertakings that are beneficial to the Filipino people. Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque on Saturday said “We’re very happy that we have this newfound cooperation that has resulted in collaborative undertakings from bridges to rehab … [Read more...] about Palace: PH-China renewed ties bear fruits
Palace welcomes UN, EU support for signed BOL
DAVAO CITY (August 2) --- Malacañang on Monday, July 30, welcomed the positive response of the international community to President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s signing of the Bangsamoro Organic Law (BOL). Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque, Jr. in a Palace press briefing said the Philippine government acknowledges the praises it received from the United Nations (UN) and the … [Read more...] about Palace welcomes UN, EU support for signed BOL