Marcos and their wealth

He was one of the lawyers of the Marcoses who handled cases in relation to the government's efforts to recover money stolen by the family. He was also quoted in a 2006 GMA report as saying that the Marcoses do not have any ill-gotten wealth.

Panelo and Hidilyn Diaz

It was in 2019 when Panelo, then-presidential spokesperson, presented to the press six matrices of a supposed wide network of personalities conspiring to overthrow Duterte. In one of the matrices, the name of Diaz and volleyball player and TV host Gretchen Ho appeared. But Panelo said it was just a misunderstanding. “Mali ang interpretasyon, ‘yun ang ipinupinto ko. Walang dapat ipag-sorry. Nag-sorry lang ako kasi nasaktan siya, pero wala naman dapat ipag-sorry kasi hindi naman siya sinasama eh. Hindi siya kasama."

July

2021

Viral Meme of Panelo

The viral meme on social media on Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo’s supposed remarks about the 2022 national and local elections. Panelo slammed the “fakers” behind the bogus media card, saying he would never issue statements that would “make a mockery” of the country’s electoral process.

March

2021

Lawyered Sen. Bong Revilla for his Pork Barrel scam.

He was hired as a lawyer for detained Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr.

2013

Ampatuan Case

He was hired as a defense lawyer of Datu Unsay Mayor Andal Ampatuan Jr. for his involvement in the 2009 Maguindanao massacre. Was quoted in a 2014 Philippine Star article as saying that the Ampatuans were just “framed to seize political power.” Withdrew as legal counsel in 2015 as requested by his client due to “personal reasons.”

2009

Hindi, kasi ang problema, bakit ba mayroong drugs? Kasi mayroong source. So you go to the source. Pero nasaan ang source? You have to find out where the source is. Right now, it’s coming daw from China. ‘Yung iba, Mexico. E ‘yan ang sisirain mo. But meanwhile, siyempre titirahin mo ‘yung mga pusher. Sila nagpu-push, e. Kung walang nagpu-push, walang bibili, ‘di ba? Hindi nagsa-succeed ang War on Drugs sa ibang bansa kasi pati sila ay kasangkot. Sa Mexico, sila-sila rin ‘yun e: ‘yung government officials. But not this one. Gusto mong magmura si Rody? Banggit ka lang ng drugs. Umiinit agad ang ulo.

September

2016

As of writing, no statement available.

We respect decision of Congress. The Executive doesn’t intrude on the affairs of an equal branch. Both sides of the issues have been heard. We leave it to the collective wisdom of the committee apropos its denial of the renewal of franchise.

July

2020

Mali ‘yung kanilang pinapakiusapan. Dapat makiusap sila sa Congress na i-renew ‘yung lisensya kasi si Presidente wala naman siyang pakialam doon. Pangalawa, ang hukuman naman ang magde-decide noon, hindi rin siya. Palaging outside the kulambo siya dun eh.

February

2020

As of writing, no statement available.

While we recognize the historical and cultural ties with China that has evolved into a productive relationship, its present territorial incursions is producing an unwelcome stain in their bond and may trigger unwanted hostilities that both countries would rather not pursue, as destructiveness consequences are not only undesirable, they are abhorrent as well and anathema to the peace of the region. We can negotiate on matters of mutual concern and benefit, but make no mistake about it – our sovereignty is non-negotiable.

April

2021

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

“Then we will cut off diplomatic relations, ‘yan ang unang ginagawa ‘pag mayroon mga aggressive acts. First magdi-diplomatic protest. Kung hindi ka kuntento sa paliwanag nila at nakita natin na talagang sinadya, ibang usapan ‘yun,”

June

2019

Yeah. We don’t want war. We cannot afford to go to war. We are not capacitated to do that. So let’s just talk. Foster goodwill muna. I cannot even understand why we are friends with America when China is just a neighbor, and now we’re against our neighbors.

September

2016

Industrial or mass action like stoppage of work, and other similar exercises of civil and political rights, like rally or demonstration, not intended to cause death or serious physical harm to a person, or endanger a person’s life, or create a serious risk to public safety, do not fall within the ambit of the anti-terrorism act. The extended detention is necessary by reason of the potential grave risk that a suspected terrorist is freed immediately prior to his being judicially charged. He could immediately join his fellow terrorists and execute their terror attacks or alert them of the impending moves of the government forces to neutralize them.

June

2020

After a careful and thoughtful review of the anti-terrorism bill, this representation has recommended the approval and the signing of the proposed legislative measure to the President.

June

2020

“Hindi naman (We did not [leave you alone in the fight against Covid-19]). Huwag kang mag-alala. Maaari ba kayong pabayaan? Sama-sama tayo dito. Sama-sama tayo sa hirap at ginhawa.

September

2021

Let’s just pray and help the government. Kung hindi po tayo makatulong, huwag na po tayong magpabigat.

September

2021

The imposition of martial law and the abuses it spawned even as it instilled discipline among the citizenry at its inception, as well as reaping success in dismantling the then spreading communist insurgency in the country, created a deep wound to an entire generation.

September

2019

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

As of writing, no statement available.

The same principle applies to local candidates as it also adds to the qualifications imposed by law. Voluntary drug testing is a favorable process.

October

2018

Well you know, local elections have different dynamics. Sila lang nakaalam dun with respect doon sa mga tinatawag na may dynasty. Kung okay lang sa kanila yun kanilang pamumuno, sa panahon ng kanilang pamumuno sigurado iboboto sila. Pero kung hindi na sa kanila naniniwala eh talagang tatanggihan sila sa halalan.

May

2019

Basta ang pagpapatupad po ng face-to-face classes, magiging ligtas po iyan. At saka doon lang naman gagawin iyan sa talagang walang Covid na lugar o mangilan-ngilan lang. So, safe ito.

September

2021

Di ko rin maintindihan kung bakit ayaw niyong amyendahan ang Saligang Batas e kung meron namang kailangang baguhin ba't di natin baguhin? At hindi excuse na may pandemiya para hindi na tayo makakilos. We cannot be hostage to anything. Kailangan maging creative tayo. Hahanapin natin ng pamamaraan na matutukoy natin yung suliraning pangkasalukuyan at mapag-aaralan naman natin yung ibang paksain na puwede natin gawan ng paraan. Ang iniisip niyo agad ektensyon ng term of office

January

2021

https://www.pna.gov.ph/articles/1127269

Yun pong sinabi ko hindi po kontra sa constituent assembly in fact gaya ng sinabi ko kanina, regardless whether yan ay constitutional convention or constituent assembly ang mahalaga ay tao pa rin ang boboto. Ang problema ay naiintidihan ba ng tao regardless of what mode kailangan pa rin yung tao yung makaintindi muna kung ano yun pinapaboto sa kanila. They should have an intelligence choice yun ang pinaka punto ko dito.

January

2018

We are in a state of national emergency due to the (deadly) pandemic. Drastic times demand for drastic measures. Constitutional provisions on public health, by themselves, are operative and need no subsequent legislation for their enforcement.

June

2021

Ang Kongreso ay maaaring mag-introduce ng panibagong bill. At pag-aralan nila na hindi pupwede maging absolute ang labor-contracting prohibition.

July

2019

As of writing, no statement available.

Our position concerning the proceedings before the International Criminal Court (ICC) remains. The foreign institution has no — as it never had — jurisdiction over the affairs of the Republic of the Philippines and its people.

September

2021

As of writing, no statement available.

Legalization of Divorce