Malacañang said the Philippines will continue engaging Myanmar authorities and stakeholders following recent political developments in the Southeast Asian nation. In a message to reporters, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government has taken note of...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto lauded the local governments of Quezon City and Manila for rolling out free ride programs to help commuters cope with rising fuel prices. In a statement, Recto said the “Libreng Sakay” initiatives reflect strong local government support for national efforts to...
Malacañang said President Marcos remains focused on governance and delivering results, dismissing claims that he is preoccupied with his legacy. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Davao City Representative Paolo Duterte said in a social media post...
Malacañang has ordered all government agencies to implement sweeping energy-saving measures, mandating reductions in electricity and fuel consumption as the country grapples with rising oil prices. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said that the directive, issued by President Marcos on Monday, March...
President Marcos announced that the newly opened Cavitex–C5 Link Segment 3B will be toll-free for the entire month of April to benefit motorists, especially during the Holy Week travel period. “Nais kong i-announce na ito, toll-free ito buong Abril… mula ngayon hanggang end of April,...
The Philippines’ energy security is strengthening despite global oil volatility, as government and private sector efforts begin to stabilize supply, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. In a statement, Recto said a “synergy of public-private efforts” ordered by President Marcos is now...
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level consultations, with both sides exploring possible cooperation in oil and gas development alongside broader dialogue, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a statement, the DFA said the two countries held back-to-back meetings of the 24th...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to strengthen national unity through faith and selfless service as the country observes Holy Week. “May this Holy Week strengthen our resolve to become a nation guided by faith, united in purpose, and inspired by selfless service,” the President said in...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to take part in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, and adopt energy-saving habits, stressing the importance of conservation amid the ongoing global energy crisis. In a video message, the President said this year’s observance, themed “Switch on Habits for...
Malacañang welcomed proposals to adopt work-from-home (WFH) arrangements amid rising fuel prices but said the decision ultimately rests with private companies. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Palace sees the proposal as beneficial in reducing fuel...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ visible public engagements and program updates are meant to inform Filipinos—not for self-promotion—amid criticism over alleged violations of the anti-epal policy. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...
President Marcos said proposals to repeal the Oil Deregulation Law and remove the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel are being studied, but stressed that the government is focused on immediate measures to ease the impact of rising oil prices. “As I said before, nothing is being discounted,” he told...
