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Duterte denies overpricing in gov't pandemic deals

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 02 11:48 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday night denied overpricing in his administration's procurement of anti-coronavirus masks and face shields. Read more »

Roque denies accusing Aquino gov't of overpricing

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 02 05:55 PM

Malacañang's spokesman denied that he accused the Aquino administration of procuring overpriced PPEs—an allegation that the current government faces. Read more »

Duterte skipped Aquino inurnment perhaps due to COVID-19 pandemic: spokesman

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 28 03:04 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte skipped the inurnment of his predecessor Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino perhaps because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Malacañang said on Monday.    Read more »

Aquino family again forgoes state funeral— this time, for PNoy

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jun 26 02:06 PM

MANILA — The Aquino family again declined a state funeral, this time for the late former President Benigno "Noynoy" Aquino III, who was laid to rest in military honors Saturday afternoon.   Read more »

Palace flags fly at half-mast for PNoy

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Posted at Jun 24 04:23 PM

All flags at Malacañan Palace flew at half-mast Thursday afternoon in honor of former President Benigno Aquino III, who succumbed to renal disease secondary to diabetes, a state television network said.  Read more »

Duterte to meet lawmakers on Bayanihan laws, address the public later Thursday

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Posted at Jun 24 03:18 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte later Thursday will meet lawmakers to tackle Bayanihan laws meant to address the COVID-19 pandemic, and could address the public, Malacañang said.    Read more »

In his own words: Noynoy Aquino and his presidency

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 02:33 PM

Here are PNoy's own quotes on his leadership and legacy.  Read more »

Palace thanks the late PNoy for 'services' to Philippines

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Jun 24 02:02 PM

Malacañang condoled with the family of former President Benigno Aquino III, who passed away early Thursday at the age of 61, and thanked him for his "contribution and services to the country."  Read more »

Palace: Duterte mulls meeting with ex-Presidents over West Philippine Sea

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 20 04:26 PM

President Rodrigo Duterte mulls over consulting his predecessors on China's incursions in the West Philippine Sea, instead of convening the National Security Council (NSC), Malacañang said on Thursday.  Read more »

DFA chief asks Aquino admin: Why leave Scarborough if it was ours?

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Posted at May 11 01:13 AM

MANILA — Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin Jr. on Monday questioned the previous administration's withdrawal nearly a decade ago from Scarborough Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, which remains a flashpoint in the maritime dispute between Manila and Beijing.    Read more »

Duterte spox dares VP Robredo to debate on 'loss' of Philippine territory to China

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of May 10 04:23 PM

Palace spokesman Harry Roque on Monday dared Vice President Leni Robredo to debate on China's seizure of features in the West Philippine Sea. Read more »

Duterte on 35th EDSA anniversary urges Filipinos to 'set aside differences'

Jamaine Punzalan, ABS CBN News
Posted at Feb 25 10:30 AM

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday urged Filipinos to "set aside our differences" as he marked the 35th anniversary of the peaceful EDSA Revolution.  Read more »

Duterte urges Filipinos to mirror Ninoy's courage for pandemic fight

Arianne Merez, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Aug 21 11:43 AM

Duterte called on the nation to be "heroes" by showing discipline while the world faces a public health crisis. Read more »