President Marcos assured the public that the country has enough crude oil supply to last until the end of June this year, even as the government continues to brace for the impact of the Middle East conflict on global fuel prices. Speaking during the opening of the NAIAX westbound off-ramp to the...
President Marcos on Thursday, March 26, announced a major milestone in the country’s energy sector, saying the successful drilling of the Camago-3 well will help deliver cheaper and more reliable electricity to Filipinos. In a video message, the President said Camago-3 can produce up to 60...
Malacañang said that the Philippines has always been “sincere” in its engagements with China, amid renewed discussions on possible joint oil and gas exploration. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the Chinese Embassy in Manila said Beijing is...
Malacañang on Thursday, March 26, clarified that essential government services such as ambulance, police, fire, and health operations will not be affected by the government’s energy conservation measures amid rising global fuel prices. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said agencies delivering...
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President Marcos has signed into law a measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to September 2026. The law, Republic Act No. 12317, moves the BARMM parliamentary elections to the second Monday of September 2026, amending provisions...
President Marcos said the Philippines has achieved a “zero doctorless municipalities” milestone, marking a major step in improving access to healthcare nationwide. “Through the sustained implementation of this program, we have reached a historic milestone of Zero Doctorless Municipalities...
President Marcos said war is “never in the national interest” of the Philippines as he expressed hope for the swift end of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “It certainly was unexpected, and we never want war,” Marcos said when asked in an interview with Bloomberg if he supports the...
President Marcos said changes in relations with China are already taking place as he signaled openness to joint gas development with Beijing despite ongoing territorial disputes. “I think it’s certainly going to happen… there’s going to be a very, very serious restructuring,” Marcos said...
President Marcos said ferry and bus operators have committed not to increase fares this Holy Week despite rising fuel prices. In an interview with Bloomberg aired on Tuesday, March 24, the President said the commitment is part of the government’s efforts to ease the burden on commuters and the...
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely for the early de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with particular focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement was reached during a 20-minute telephone meeting on March 24,...
President Marcos has assured farmers in Camarines Sur of sustained government support as he inspected solar-powered irrigation projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity. The President made the assurance during a visit to Bula on Monday, March 23, where he met with farmers and listened to...