THE Philippine government has allotted P25 million for President Benigno Aquino III’s five-day state visit to China, a Malacañang official said Tuesday. The budget will cover expenses for the special commercial flight, hotel accommodations, food, transportation, telecommunications and equipment requirements, among others, during the three-leg state visit, Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa said. President Aquino left [...]

MALACAÑANG on Tuesday denied that black propaganda had a hand in President Benigno Aquino III’s decision to replace Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the President considered the official’s performance and not the negative publicity about him. “Certainly, the President based it on performance. That’s how he weighs things and he [...]

MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III confirmed Monday that the head of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the government’s second-largest revenue source, will soon be replaced. Aquino said he is no longer satisfied with the performance of Customs Commissioner Angelito Alvarez, whom he chose to lead the agency in July last year. “I am not [...]

IN CELEBRATION of National Heroes’ Day, President Benigno Aquino III on Monday lauded veterans and soldiers who have served the country and have helped the administration pursue its advocacies. During brief ceremonial rites at the Libingan ng mga Bayani, Aquino thanked veterans for their continuing love of country by setting examples of bravery and public [...]