MALACAÑANG on Monday declined to confirm reported looming Cabinet revamp in the administration deferring the matter to President Benigno Aquino III. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte, in a press briefing, said she has no idea about the supposed reshuffling. “No, I don’t have any idea. I am aware that the President did say something to [...]

PRESIDENT Benigno Aquino III said Thursday that he is satisfied with the performance of most of his Cabinet men after a year in serving the public but revealed that one official is at risk of being transferred to another agency. “I still have to talk to one person and if we do not agree, he [...]

MALACANANG sees no confusion or “pandemonium” in the Aquino administration should former senator and defeated vice presidential candidate Manuel “Mar” Roxas be appointed. Deputy presidential spokesperson Abigail Valte said the Palace officials are carefully crafting the administrative order (AO), which will define the functions of Roxas and make ensure that roles will not overlap. Read [...]

MANILA — President Benigno Aquino III is not likely to accept the resignation of Local Government Undersecretary Rico Puno, who has been accused of protecting jueteng (an illegal numbers game), without double checking the facts. In Tuesday’s Senate hearing, retired Archbishop Oscar Cruz named Puno, a close ally of Aquino, and former National Police chief [...]