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December 1, 2011
Court orders transfer of GMA to Veterans Hospital

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) – Immediately after hearing the testimony of the main attending physician of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the court ordered the transfer the arrested ex-president from her $1000 a day hospital suite to a government hospital.

Pasay City court Judge Jesus Mupas today ordered the transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Taguig City to a government hospital.

MANILA, Philippines (Dec 1, 2011) – Immediately after hearing the testimony of the main attending physician of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo, the court ordered the transfer the arrested ex-president from her $1000 a day hospital suite to a government hospital.

Pasay City court Judge Jesus Mupas today ordered the transfer of former President and now Pampanga Rep. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo from the St. Luke's Medical Center (SLMC) in Taguig City to a government hospital.

November 9, 2011
Robredo: Vote PPUR for New 7 Wonders

 

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 8, 2011) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) takes the New 7 Wonders search very seriously, fully aware what boost to tourism and the country's prestige it would bring if a Philippine site were to make it among the top in the ongoing worldwide poll.

Two day before the closing of votes for the worldwide search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Local Government Jesse Robredo called on local officials to support and vote the country’s Puerto Princesa Underground River...

MANILA, Philippines (Nov. 8, 2011) – The Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) takes the New 7 Wonders search very seriously, fully aware what boost to tourism and the country's prestige it would bring if a Philippine site were to make it among the top in the ongoing worldwide poll.

Two day before the closing of votes for the worldwide search for the New 7 Wonders of Nature, Local Government Jesse Robredo called on local officials to support and vote the country’s Puerto Princesa Underground River.

July 16, 2011
Robredo: no shortcut to punish Duterte

MANILA Philippines (July 16, 2011) - While there is basis for filing an administrative case against Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) cannot impose sanction on the mayor because a formal complaint that the DILG or the Office of President can act on is non-existent as yet.

MANILA Philippines (July 16, 2011) - While there is basis for filing an administrative case against Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte, the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) cannot impose sanction on the mayor because a formal complaint that the DILG or the Office of President can act on is non-existent as yet.

June 28, 2011
Robredo now full-fledged DILG secretary

Taking almost a year to decide that they can work along after all, President Benigno Aquino III finally keeps Jesse M. Robredo in the cabinet as full-fledged Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and turns over to him the supervision of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as well.

Taking almost a year to decide that they can work along after all, President Benigno Aquino III finally keeps Jesse M. Robredo in the cabinet as full-fledged Secretary of the Interior and Local Government and turns over to him the supervision of the Philippine National Police (PNP) as well.

“We confirm that last June 13, President Aquino issued an ad interim appointment to Mr. Jesse Robredo as Secretary of Interior and Local Government," Presidential Spokesperson Edwin Lacierda said.

June 16, 2011
Olea slay: top Bicolano crime fighters weigh in

(UPDATED) Naga City (June 14 2011) – Bicol has a crime-busting powerhouse in Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Chairman Dante Jimenez. They weigh in on the Olea ambush-slay.

(UPDATED) Naga City (June 14 2011) – Bicol has a crime-busting powerhouse in Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jesse Robredo, Justice Secretary Leila de Lima and Volunteers Against Crime and Corruption (VACC) Chairman Dante Jimenez.

April 27, 2011
Palace to Lacson: Top DILG post not vacant

MANILA, Philippines -  There is no vacancy in the top post in the Department of the Interior and Local Government for Sen. Panfilo Lacson, according to Malacañang.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda told reporters yesterday that President Aquino himself had made this clear in a phone call last Monday.

April 27, 2011
Palace to Lacson: Top DILG post not vacant

MANILA, Philippines -  There is no vacancy in the top post in the Department of the Interior and Local Government for Sen. Panfilo Lacson, according to Malacañang.

Presidential spokesman Edwin Lacierda told reporters yesterday that President Aquino himself had made this clear in a phone call last Monday.

March 17, 2011
Gov. LRay Villafuerte to Harvey Keh: Kaya Mo Ba?

Mr. Harvey Keh can you set the record straight? Can you be objective and not be biased? It’s understandable that you are acting as the lawyer, defender, spokesperson of Sec. Jesse Robredo because he is part of your Kaya Natin Movement. However, as a journalist, you are obligated to be fair, objective , balanced and not be one-sided...

Mr. Harvey Keh can you set the record straight? Can you be objective and not be biased?

January 3, 2011
Robredo Mobilizes Cops for Rescue, Evacuation of People from Flooded Bikol Towns

MANILA, Dec. 31 2010  - Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo on Friday directed all personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in local government units affected by flooding, particularly in several towns in Albay and Sorsogon provinces, to assist in evacuation and rescue operations.

MANILA, Dec. 31 2010  - Interior and Local Government Secretary Jesse M. Robredo on Friday directed all personnel of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in local government units affected by flooding, particularly in several towns in Albay and Sorsogon provinces, to assist in evacuation and rescue operations.

“I call on members of the PNP to exercise their sworn duty of protecting our citizens especially in times of disasters,” said Robredo.