This statement is to deny the lies being circulated today in the media stating that Secretary Judy Taguiwalo together with Secretary Rafael Mariano of the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) , National Anti-Poverty Commission Chair Liza Maza, and Labor Undersecretary Joel Maglungsod (DOLE) will hold a press conference tomorrow, August 23, 2016 at Kamuning Bakery and Cafe regarding their supposed resignation from the Cabinet in protest against extrajudicial killings and Marcos burial.

When asked for her immediate reaction, Secretary Taguiwalo denied the allegations and shared: “I am in a cabinet meeting now with Sec. Mariano and Maza. Whatever positions we have regarding the burial of Marcos and extrajudicial killings, we will convey directly to the President. We are one with him in hoping for the crafting of a just and lasting peace with the NDF and the MNLF and in condemning all forms of corruption.”

Tagiuwalo also added that they are working with the President to ensure that social services are made accessible to the people.

She condemns those who are manipulating information to derail the ongoing peace talks in Oslo. # # #