Once the crown jewel of the Philippines’ blue economy, our marine sector is now gasping for air. A policy report by the US-based Oceana titled “Net Loss: How Governance Gaps are Sinking Philippine Fisheries” paints a grim picture of a resource in freefall—a systemic collapse that should...
The impeachment proceedings against President Marcos moved one step closer to its expected final destination Monday, Feb. 9 after the House Committee on Justice overwhelmingly voted to adopt its committee report on the two junked complaints. With this, the justice committee is set to endorse to the...
President Marcos has expressed hope for United States President Donald Trump 's attendance in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by the Philippines this year. Marcos conveyed his hope of welcoming Trump to Manila during his speech at the presentation of...
It is too early to conclude that the fight against corruption, which stemmed from the massive flood control scandal, was a failure, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that considering some individuals have already been charged and...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has installed its first-ever spokesperson for maritime affairs to ensure sea disputes are managed diplomatically in public amid the reported appeal of the country 's top diplomat to tone down South China Sea rhetoric being made by Filipino...
The government’s debt load is projected to climb to 65.7 percent of economic output by 2026, a return to levels last seen two decades ago as the country grapples with the lingering fiscal fallout of the pandemic. The forecast, detailed in a research paper released Monday, Feb. 9, by the...
Stocks retreated to their lowest level in a week as an impeachment complaint against the vice president fueled concerns over legislative logjam that could derail economic reforms. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) fell 41.75 points, or 0.6 percent, to close at 6,349.16 on Monday, Feb. 9....
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, February 9, rolled out its Classroom Leasing Initiative, a stopgap solution aimed at immediately easing classroom congestion in overcrowded public schools while permanent classroom construction is underway. The initiative was launched in Pila, Laguna,...
Demand for short-dated government securities remained strong, as domestic investors snapped up debt papers at lower rates to lock in yields ahead of a widely anticipated quarter-point cut in the benchmark rate. During the latest treasury bills (T-bills) auction on Monday, Feb. 9, 2026, the Marcos...
President Marcos maintains his position over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), thus, the country should also remain consistent in expressing its rights and interests amid disputes, Malacañang said. Marcos remains firm that no part of the country 's territory should be surrendered to any foreign...
It would be better if Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who was convicted abroad for drug trafficking, personally seeks clemency from the President, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro deemed it preferable for Veloso to write to President Marcos over...
Malacañang said reports of public dissatisfaction toward Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco and Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro Herboso circulating online are mere speculation, stressing that they continue to enjoy President Marcos’ trust. In a press briefing, Presidential...
