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Duterte forms committee to dialogue with Catholic Church
Presidential Spokesman Harry Roque, Foreign Undersecretary Ernesto Abella, and Pastor "Boy" Saycon are tasked to hold talks with religious groups to 'lessen the rift between the government and Church'
Ex-Duterte spokesman Abella now speaks for DFA
'Essentially we're still speaking for the government. It's just that we have a different public now,' says DFA Undersecretary Ernesto Abella
2017: A year of rejection for Duterte's appointees
As 2017 ends, Rappler takes a look at the sacked and rejected members of the Duterte administration
Sandra Cam appointed member of PCSO board of directors
Taxi operators association president Bong Suntay is also appointed member of the PCSO board
Aguirre orders DAP probe, Sison on Duterte, Abella at DFA | Midday wRap
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Duterte's former spokesman goes to DFA
Ernesto Abella – abruptly replaced by Harry Roque as presidential spokesman – is now undersecretary at the Department of Foreign Affairs
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Duterte on Abella, Model Grab driver, Duterte on Akihito | Midday wRap
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Duterte on replacing Abella: 'Personal decision'
'I am not about to explain why I did it,' President Rodrigo Duterte tells reporters when asked why he appointed Harry Roque to replace Ernesto Abella
[OPINION | Newspoint] A new Rody and Harry Show
The two of them should make for a catchy marquee: Rody and Harry. But, in the end, it's the provocative personality each one brings to the tandem that will define their show.
Harry Roque to be Duterte's new spokesman
(UPDATED) The congressman will formally assume spokesman duties after President Duterte's Japan trip at the end of October
Año is DILG Undersecretary, Abella still Presidential Spox, Thai king | Evening wRap
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Presidential Spokesman Facebook account posts troll-like comment
The 'Office of the Presidential Spokesperson' Facebook account, a verified one, commented at around 11:30 am, 'si pia at si lourd devera pantay na sa kakupalan'
Ernesto Abella's office says he 'is still presidential spokesperson'
The Presidential Spokesman's staff say it's uncertain if he will be joining President Duterte when he visits Japan next week
FACT CHECK: Did Inquirer say man in 'Pietà' photo was killed by PNP?
The Philippine Daily Inquirer has reported that suspected drug pusher Michael Siaron was killed by 'motorcycle-riding gunmen'
#ThewRap: Things you need to know, October 25, 2017
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Duterte offering Harry Roque Palace communications post
The two will discuss the offer further during a dinner scheduled to take place this week
WATCH: Sara Duterte leads launch of Tapang at Malasakit Alliance
The coalition is composed of politicians and groups who support President Rodrigo Duterte to unite Filipinos and put an end to 'destructive politicking'
Tapang at Malasakit coalition calls for end to 'destructive politicking'
(UPDATED) Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio leads the launch of the new group, which is also attended by key allies of the President like Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano and Ilocos Norte Governor Imee Marcos
Malacañang says only EU aid with conditions to be rejected
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella is unsure if the Philippine government will also refuse Marawi aid offered by the European Union
Malacañang urges remaining terrorists in Marawi to take 'road to peace'
Malacañang says it is not alone in making the call, as Muslim leaders and groups have aired the same appeal
TRANSCRIPT: Did Rappler 'misrepresent' Malacañang statement?
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella accuses Rappler of 'misrepresenting' Malacañang's statement on the wrong information fed to President Duterte about the EU. Here is the relevant portion of the transcript provided by Malacañang.
Malacañang admits Duterte 'being fed wrong info' on EU
While stressing the need 'for correct reportage,' Malacañang fails to acknowledge its responsibility to relay correct information to President Rodrigo Duterte
Duterte ratings dip expected but 'love still there' – Malacañang
Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella says Filipinos are now managing their expectations 'after the honeymoon period' of the Duterte administration
Malacañang sees demolition job in Ombudsman probe
'What all this confirms is that there is indeed a deliberate effort to discredit the President, to mislead the public, and to create popular outrage against the duly elected chief executive,' says Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella
Malacañang denies Duterte named Martin Diño to DILG
This comes after sacked SBMA chair Martin Diño earlier said he has accepted Malacañang's offer to serve as DILG undersecretary for barangay affairs
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Sept 21 protests 'elevated public discourse,' says Malacañang
But the Palace maintains that a majority of Filipinos support President Duterte's drug war
Malacañang condemns killing of Horacio Castillo III
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella gives assurances that government agencies are investigating the student's death
Duterte and Kim, Avancena, Nuclear weapons ban | Midday wRap
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Palace says Duterte lie on Trillanes bank account an 'isolated case'
Asked about the propriety of the Chief Executive giving out wrong information, President Spokesman Ernesto Abella says it was just President Rodrigo Duterte’s 'unorthodox' way of doing things
Philippine embassy in Mexico damaged by quake – Malacañang
No Filipino casualties have been reported so far, says Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella
On traffic violations, Malacañang wants 'no special treatment' for congressmen
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella hopes lawmakers can 'bring themselves to the President's standards'
LP to Duterte: Let CHR probe killings
The Liberal Party says the Duterte administration must face the problem of drug killings head on instead of trying to look for purported saboteurs and destabilizers
Malacañang: Police will cooperate in all probes on teen deaths
The Palace assurance comes after DILG OIC Catalino Cuy says President Rodrigo Duterte has a standing order prohibiting police from showing case folders to investigating bodies
Trillanes, PNP, Andanar and Uson | Evening wRap
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Malacañang to Trillanes: Prove Paolo Duterte is triad member
Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella describes Senator Trillanes claims about Vice Mayor Duterte s tattoo as pretty drastic
Andanar to 'discourage' Mocha Uson from performing in casinos
UPDATED Malacañang says PCOO officials must comply with the prohibition and says it is up to Secretary Andanar to address the issue
Malacañang expresses 'profound dismay' over Reynaldo de Guzman death
We call on authorities to bring the perpetrators of this suspicious crime to justice says Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella
Malacañang vows thorough probe into Carl Arnaiz death
The Palace says there is no government effort to whitewash the death of the teenager
Malacañang awaiting Congress nod to negotiate return of Marcos wealth
President Rodrigo Duterte needs Congress to set parameters of the talks says the Palace
Malacañang, CHED to abide by CA ruling on Vitriolo
The Court of Appeals orders the reinstatement of Julito Vitriolo as executive director of the Commission on Higher Education
Malacañang does U-turn on Duterte's 'French law' remarks
Contrary to Duterte s statement the Palace says the Philippine government believes France also accords primacy to the presumption of innocence
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Malacañang reminds police not to abuse drug war
These remarks from the Palace come amid public outrage over revelations from the Senate hearing about the circumstances of Delos Santos death
Malacañang says no more Chinese flag near Kota Island
UPDATED Philippine Presidential Spokesman Ernesto Abella says he got this assurance from a reliable source
Malacañang distances itself from Aguirre remarks on Kian slay
The Palace says Justice Secretary Vitaliano Aguirre II s opinion is his own and does not reflect that of President Rodrigo Duterte
Malacañang: Police should be 'wary of reckless exercise of power'
Malacañang acknowledges the deep public sentiment triggered by the killing of 17 year old Kian Loyd delos Santos in a drug raid in Caloocan City
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