MALACAÑANG said on Monday it respects the decision of China’s quarantine agency to deny the Philippines’ quarantine experts to jointly examine bananas imported from the country. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Philippine government understands the stand of China as it is part of their law. Read more

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III on Monday announced the creation of a P25-billion investment fund which the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) would use to strengthen infrastructure projects in the country. In his speech during the 75th Founding Anniversary of the GSIS, Aquino said the Philippine Investment Alliance for Infrastructure (PInAI) will be launched in July. [...]

THERE’S a slim chance for President Benigno Aquino III to meet American Idol runner-up Jessica Sanchez in person in the United States due to his busy schedule, Malacañang said. Aquino is set to fly to Washington, D.C., for a state visit upon the invitation of US President Barack Obama. Read more

MALACAÑANG belied on Sunday reports that the Chinese are not buying bananas coming from the Philippines. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala personally checked the report and found out that it was not true. Read more