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Conspiracy diagrams show new level of ‘idiocy, incompetence’
Journalists and candidates blast the new set of diagrams from Malacañang that seek to lump them together in one conspiracy to discredit President Duterte
Aquino gov't failed to communicate gains effectively, Hilbay says
Acknowledging a problem of the past administration to which he belonged, the former solicitor general triggers negative reaction from ex-president Aquino's spokespersons
Tindig Pilipinas endorses Senate bets who will 'fight for all of us'
(UPDATED) 'They will be our fighters against poverty, for social inclusion, and for the nation’s sovereignty,' says the opposition coalition
Raissa Robles, Edwin Lacierda get flak for mocking Duterte's Bisaya accent
(UPDATED) Do President Rodrigo Duterte's critics cross the line when they make fun of his Bisaya accent? The two later issue separate apologies.
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Lacierda, Valte deny involvement in #SilentNoMorePH blog
(UPDATED) Valte says she knew Cocoy Dayao, the alleged 'webmaster' of the anti-administration #SilentNoMorePH blog, from 2009 when he volunteered for the presidential campaign of then senator Benigno Aquino III
Grace Poe denies treating bloggers with 'kid gloves' in Senate probe
'This hearing is for the people and supposed purveyors of fake news are given the chance to speak...because we’re investigating fake news,' says Senator Grace Poe in response to criticism
Aquino: Palparan lesson pushed me to accept Napoles surrender
The Napoles surrender in Malacañang in 2013 is cited by Justice Secretary Aguirre as a factor in the reinvestigation of the pork barrel scam
Pledges come in to cover Robredo's legal fees for Marcos protest
UPDATED Individuals and groups plan to help Vice President Leni Robredo as she faces the election protest of former senator Ferdinand Bongbong Marcos Jr
'It's been a fantastic journey' – outgoing Palace spokesman
This student council arguably did the country right by all counts by any standards says outgoing Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda
Most Aquino Cabinet members richer in 2015
The assets lists of 5 Cabinet members are not yet available: Foreign Affairs Secretary Jose Rene Almendras Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya Justice Secretary Emmanuel Caparas Trade Secretary Adrian Cristobal and Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Emmanuel Esguerra
Roxas spokesman: 'We will win this the honest way'
Edwin Lacierda urges the public to report to Comelec alleged incidents of vote counting machines wrongly crediting votes to Mar Roxas
Philippines denounces Belgium attacks: 'This is cowardice'
The Philippines vows to ‘continue working to make such acts of extremism a thing of the past’
PH mourns death of 'great Filipino' Jovy Salonga
His life stands as a reproach to all those who would put personal gain ahead of public service; who would lower the standards of public discourse; and who would sacrifice human rights and the rule of law either for personal or partisan advantage says Malacañang
Inside Balay: Who's who in the Roxas campaign
It s a mix of family members former and current government officials and LP and coalition stalwarts
SAF 44 used for politics? That’s for public to say – PNP
The police general who headed the PNP s probe into the controversial operation says they ve already moved on but adds We ll have to move on again
US envoy during EDSA revolt dies
UPDATED The US says Stephen Bosworth s brand of diplomacy blended the gravitas of a statesman and the timing of a comedian
Palace, politicians: Thank you, Pia, for this Christmas gift
UPDATED The Aquino administration celebrates with the nation calling Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach a tremendous source of pride
PH unemployment rate drops to record low 5.7%
The latest Labor Force Survey shows the number of unemployed Filipinos decreased from 2 482 million in 2014 to 2 345 million this year
Roxas on Binay: Corruption cases confusing him
Vice President Jejomar Binay accuses the administration of deliberately underspending so the funds could be used for the May 2016 elections
Cancellation of Poe's candidacy: 'Comelec execs can't be dictated to'
Lawyer Manuelito Luna believes Comelec commissioners are independent minded and will decide fairly on Poe s cases
French colors shine in media center for APEC
We stand shoulder to shoulder with you says a scrolling message in the light display outside the International Media Center for APEC
Palace: Slow rehab due to Yolanda’s powerful strength
Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda says the government continues to do its job to help Yolanda communities recover
'Laglag-bala' probe: Palace looking into bullets as amulets
Malacañang says the gov t is looking into the possibility that airport passengers are actually carrying bullets in their bags because they consider them as agimat
Gov't won't tolerate 'laglag bala' – Abaya
The DOTC says it is studying the structure of aviation security setting up additional CCTVs changing handling procedures and stepping up the investigation on the alleged laglag bala scam
Aquino gives 6 PH envoys additional jurisdictions
Malacañang also announces new appointments in the DOLE DA DOTC and the DBP Data Center Inc
Palace: 'No debate on need for tax reforms'
Let us not mislead the public The President and his Cabinet and this government [are] in favor of reviewing the tax laws says Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda
Malacañang congratulates Gilas Pilipinas on silver medal finish
Malacañang Palace lauds the silver medal performance of Gilas Pilipinas at the 2015 FIBA Asia Championship
PH climbs 5 notches in WEF competitiveness rankings
UPDATED Since the start of the Aquino administration the Philippines has moved up a total of 38 places from 85 in the 2010 2011 report to 47 in the latest one
Roxas twits Binay: Who's using government resources now?
The administration bet also hits camps who now question the SWS’ top of mind survey pointing out that they did not complain when their numbers were higher
No need to resign – Lacierda
Palace spokesman Edwin Lacierda insists speaking for Mar Roxas is part of his job because his principal the President has endorsed the Liberal Party standard bearer I m paid to speak for the president he says
Chiz to Lacierda: Resign if you want to speak for Roxas
Escudero responds to Lacierda s criticism saying the Poe Escudero tandem will continue the good projects of the administration and change its wrong measures
Change or continuity? Poe's message 'confusing' – Palace
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda says Senator Grace Poe s Partido Pilipinas claims to adhere to Daang Matuwid but its messaging indicates otherwise
Binay calls Ombudsman probe on DAP offenses a ‘drama’
Justice Secretary Leila de Lima says the Ombudsman can only go as far as conducting a fact finding probe but cannot sue the President
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Licuanan: Cavite school did not violate any CHED rules
Commission on Higher Education Chairperson Patricia Licuanan thinks Cavite State University is likely to invite other politicians apart from the Vice President
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Palace, Binay in word war over SAF 44 mural
The Binay camp says President Aquino ordered the removal of the mural from the PNPA The Palace denies the claim
Binay camp hits Palace 'scare tactics' vs Cavite school
Presidential spokesperson Edwin Lacierda has urged the Cavite State University to explain why students were required to attend the Vice President’s counter SONA
Aquino allies hit Binay, say he has 'no credibility'
UPDATED Vice Pesident Jejomar Binay should also reveal the true state of his wealth they say
Binay camp: Roxas gets 'undue advantage' from gov't machinery
Vice President Jejomar Binay s spokesman hits two Palace spokespersons – Secretary Edwin Lacierda and Undersecretary Abigail Valte – for allegedly serving as administration standard bearer Mar Roxas spokespersons too
Palace to Binay: Pro-poor funds for safety nets, not Viagra
Malacañang issues the statement after the Vice President alleged that some of the beneficiaries of its flagship anti poverty program are not really poor
'Continuing Daang Matuwid crucial for Aquino's 2016 bet'
Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda says continuing his administration s reforms is important for President Aquino
Palace on Binay: Kailan siya binastos ng Pangulo?
It’s very unbecoming of a public official to speak ill of a President who has treated him very well in the highest possible manner Aquino s spokesman says
The first day of Aquino's last year in Malacañang
President Aquino has 366 days remaining in Malacañang but his party mates definitely want to stay in power by installing two more presidents after him
Palace on Binay’s ‘lies’: ‘Bring it on’
Edwin Lacierda: So who continues to tell lies? The Vice President then or the Vice President now?
VP's Coconut Palace residence a non-issue – Binay camp
Vice presidential spokesman Joey Salgado responds to the petty issue raised by Presidential Spokesman Edwin Lacierda
Palace tells Cabinet: No ‘politicking’
The reminder comes amid calls for the resignation of Cabinet officials who are planning to join the 2016 race
Aquino bounces back, net satisfaction rating up 173%
Will this help President Benigno Aquino III and his anointed ones come 2016?
