After President Marcos laid out the must-have qualities of the next president, Malacañang advised politicians vying for a position in 2028 to first ensure that they are qualified for the job. "So, sa mga nangunguna o inuuna ang pamumulitika sa ngayon, mag-isip-isip at baka hindi kayo qualified...
Malacañang dismissed as a “lousy script” the renewed allegation linking President Marcos to the supposed delivery of cash-filled suitcases, saying law enforcement agencies should act against those spreading false information. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang rejected claims that the recent Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) release was a venue to distribute pork barrel funds to influence local government officials ahead of the barangay and 2028 elections. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after ACT...
Malacañang said the EDSA People Power Revolution remains an integral part of Philippine history and “cannot be erased,” even as it has yet to issue an official statement for its 40th anniversary. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 25, the day of the commemoration, Presidential...
BACOLOD CITY – Some local government units (LGUs) in Negros Occidental have suspended classes and government work on Wednesday to mark the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. Feb. 25 is a special working day pursuant to Proclamation No. 1006, Series of 2025, issued by...
ILOILO CITY – Three lawmakers and a former party-list representative from Iloilo were among the politicians who allegedly received kickbacks amounting to P805 billion delivered by 18 ex-Marines. An affidavit from them presented by lawyer Levi Baligod on Tuesday identified them as Uswag Ilonggo...
The Philippine Sports Commission hosted the ceremonial handover of select memorabilia from Philippine boxing icon Emmanuel “Manny” Pacquiao, marking a defining moment in the preservation of Philippine sporting heritage. Pacquiao turned over the memorabilia to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in a...
"Hindi sapat ang pag-alala. Kinakailangan ang pagkilos (Remembrance is not enough. Action is required)." Liberal Party (LP) Chairperson Mamamayang Liberal (ML) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima had this to say Wednesday, Feb 25, as she reflected on the significance of the 40th anniversary of the...
Senator Imee Marcos has filed a resolution seeking to conduct an inquiry in aid of legislation into the alleged money delivery scheme involving former military personnel. Marcos ' resolution stems from lawyer Levi Baligod 's accusation that President Marcos masterminded the delivery of...
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $3-million (about ₱173-million) grant for the Philippines to help its host country respond to the needs of communities badly hit by typhoons “Tino” and “Uwan” late last year. In particular, grant assistance for Typhoon Tino and Uwan...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon welcomed the launch of the “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang” initiative by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. that aims to strengthen the capacity of local government units (LGUs) through an increase in fund support. Under the Local Government Support...
Today marks the commemoration and the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution. It was a watershed moment that marked the revival of the most vibrant democracy in Southeast Asia after 14 years of martial rule. In the nation’s postwar history, it was the biggest...
