The Philippines formally launched its Chairship of ASEAN 2026 on Friday evening, November 14, marking the start of a year-long program of regional cooperation focused on peace, prosperity, and people-centered development. The National Launch featured the unveiling of the official ASEAN Philippines...
The Philippines’ economic growth is expected to lag behind government projections over the next two years, according to economists from De La Salle University (DLSU). “Our model predicts that the government will continue to miss its targets over the next two years as economic expansion...
President Marcos administered the oath of office of new Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and new Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go, formalizing key changes in his economic and administrative team. The two officials took their oaths at the Study Room in Malacañan on Wednesday, Nov....
Members of the House minority bloc neither thinks there 's a compelling reason to file an impeachment case against President Marcos, nor will it prosper in case it gets filed. Akbayan Party-list Rep. Perci Cendaña and Kamanggagawa Party-list Rep. Eli San Fernando gave this assessment in a...
The League of Municipalities of the Philippines (LMP) expressed its support to President Marcos amid corruption-related controversies. In a manifesto of support, the LMP emphasized that “any threat to the stability of the Office of the President is a threat to the welfare and progress of every...
Experts from the United States Department of State’s English Language Fellows program trained 40 pre-service teachers from the Philippines last month. Three American experts have trained Filipino educators in Project-Based Learning (PBL), a teaching method widely adopted in the United States...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will rely on the affidavit submitted by former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo in the filing of charges against three former and sitting senators alleged to be involved in the anomalous flood control...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Wednesday took a swipe at what she described as “fake news,” following renewed allegations linking her and President Marcos to illegal drug use. In back-to-back posts on Facebook and Instagram past midnight, Nov. 19, the First Lady shared photos from her...
The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) threw its full support for and trust on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his administration amid destabilization concerns and corruption allegations. "The League of Cities of the Philippines (LCP) reiterates its full support for the...
President Marcos remains focused on governance despite a spike in political noise, Malacañang said, stressing that “baseless and recycled claims” will not derail the President’s work. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez said this after presidential sister, Senator...
The National Unity Party (NUP) has cautioned the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) against spending time and effort on investigating unverified claims from people who themselves are being probed for corruption. This, as the NUP--through its secretary-general Reginald Velasco--stated...
Deputy Speaker Antipolo City 1st district Rep. Ronnie Puno has praised Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos for maintaining smooth operations in the House of Representatives despite the attacks on his father, President Marcos. Puno, in a recent press conference, said it...
