The Makati Business Club (MBC) is urging President Marcos to reconsider the use of emergency powers to suspend or reduce fuel excise taxes, warning that such a move would drain revenue essential for supporting vulnerable sectors. In a statement on Wednesday, April 1, the business group said the...
Senator Erwin Tulfo praised President Marcos for his "decisive action" in declaring the official Philippine names of 131 features in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG)—an important step in reinforcing the country 's sovereign rights. "We recently convened with the leaders of Kalayaan Island...
Wolfgang frontman Basti Artadi has responded to heated online debate about him calling out a fan during a recent Davao concert. The incident, which circulated widely on social media, led some netizens to accuse him of taking sides politically, with some claiming he is pro-Marcos. But Artadi says...
Senator Imee Marcos, on Wednesday, April 1, called for the full public release of the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), stressing that transparency is essential in addressing alleged irregularities in flood control projects. Marcos cited provisions of Executive...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) sent a police team to secure and conduct investigation into the complaint made by an 11-year old girl to President Marcos in relation to the alleged abuses committed by a barangay official in Tinambac, Camarines Sur. PNP chief Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartataez,...
The Philippines should engage in a high-level government-to-government negotiations to facilitate procurement efforts of private oil companies in order to ensure the country has enough supply of petroleum, diesel and crude oil. This was part of the recommendation drafted by Sen. Sherwin...
Aboitiz InfraCapital Inc., the infrastructure arm of the billionaire Aboitiz family’s conglomerate, is overhauling its operational protocols and employee benefits to navigate the national energy emergency triggered by volatility in the Persian Gulf. Aboitiz InfraCapital joined the growing list of...
While the national government’s (NG) debt pile hit another historic high of ₱18.16 trillion as of end-February, the Marcos Jr. administration said this still underscores the government’s well-managed debt position amid global instability. The latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr)...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is shifting its approach to debt relief, rolling out a modified three-month loan moratorium that replaces traditional payment skips with a lump-sum refund to provide immediate liquidity to state employees. In a statement on Wednesday, April 1, the...
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...
Philippine manufacturing growth slowed in March as input prices spiked amid rising energy costs tied to the war in the Middle East. In a report on Wednesday, April 1, S&P Global said the Philippines ’ purchasing managers’ index (PMI) eased to 51.3 last month from 54.6 in February, signaling a...
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...
