The Philippine Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PCCI), the country’s largest business group, is backing the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposal to lift the moratorium on new coal-fired power plants, describing the move as a pragmatic necessity to safeguard energy security and industrial...
Malacañang said it is still considering the Japanese government’s invitation for President Marcos to make a state visit next month. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire said on Wednesday, April 22, that nothing is confirmed yet. "Nothing is confirmed. We are still...
COTABATO CITY – Police and poll officials have begun security preparations, initially held in Maguindanao del Sur province, for the May 5 to 7 filing of Certificates of Candidacy (COC) in connection with the first-ever Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) set for September this year. Police...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the Catholic faithful in Pangasinan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Manaoag. The President and the First Lady joined hundreds of devotees at Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag...
Mayor Jeannie Sandoval urged Malabueños to keep discipline alive and help make the city cleaner and more livable as the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) launched its “Yes to Ayos!” campaign in Malabon on Wednesday, April 22. The drive was launched in Barangay Potrero, Malabon,...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Wednesday graced the centennial canonical coronation of the revered image of the Our Lady of Manaoag at Manaoag Church in Pangasinan. The event marks 100 years of faith and pilgrimage to the image, enshrined...
Newly appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento on Wednesday, April 22, pledged to pursue “sustainable peace” following his designation as Secretary of the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU). Sarmiento expressed gratitude to President...
President Marcos has expressed his eagerness to work closely with the Thai government on energy and food security. Marcos spoke with Thailand 's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul by phone on Tuesday, April 21. During the call, Marcos conveyed his intention to work closely with the Royal...
Like a man backed into a corner, former House Speaker Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez vowed to "fully defend himself" from allegations of involvement in the flood control projects mess, which according to him was being turned into a "political demolition job". Romualdez, 62, broke months...
Malacañang has warned operators of transport network vehicle services (TNVS) who may not be reporting the exact number of drivers, leading to discrepancies in the list of cash aid beneficiaries. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro alleged that some TNVS companies...
President Marcos convened the fourth meeting of the UPLIFT Committee on Tuesday, April 21, but there is no word yet on the fate of the excise tax on diesel and gasoline. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the matter was not discussed during the meeting. "Hindi...
Senator Joseph Victor “JV” Ejercito said on Tuesday, April 21 that bringing home former Ako Bicol Party-list Representative Elizaldy “Zaldy” Co “in one piece” would surely be a challenge. Ejercito made the remark amid calls to ensure that the government would be able to bring back Co...
