THE VIEW FROM RIZAL We join the rest of the local government sector in lauding the recent move by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to hasten the pace of development at the grassroots level with the launching of the program “Sa Bagong Pilipinas, Bawat Bayan Makikinabang.” The...
The Department of Education (DepEd) is strongly advocating for public-private partnerships (PPPs) and technology-driven learning to address the Philippines’ longstanding classroom shortage and equip students with the skills needed for future jobs. DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara, at the sidelines of...
President Marcos was all praises for boxing legend Manny Pacquiao as the latter handed over some of his memorabilia to the National Sports Museum. In a handover ceremony on Tuesday, Feb. 24, Marcos highlighted Pacquiao’s illustrious boxing career and his role in bringing pride and unity among...
Malacañang has belied the claims of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque that President Marcos is seeking to reconcile with Vice President Sara Duterte. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro tagged the claim as "another lie." "Kasinungalingan na naman. Dapat...
Local stocks climbed for a fifth consecutive session to reach a nine-month high as strengthening peso and robust corporate earnings results insulated the market from the broader global selloff. The Philippine Stock Exchange index (PSEi) gained 59.47 points, or 0.9 percent, to finish at its intraday...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s chief economic manager believes the Philippines stands in a “good spot” as select goods exported to the United States (US) continue to enjoy tariff exemptions, despite Washington’s move to impose a sweeping 15- percent increase in import duties. Finance...
The Marcos administration raised ₱35 billion via a dual-tranche bond auction on Tuesday, Feb. 24, capitalizing on robust investor appetite following the central bank’s decision to further loosen monetary policy. The Bureau of the Treasury fully awarded ₱25 billion in three-year notes and...
Malacañang said there is currently no discussion about the Philippines ' return to the International Criminal Court (ICC). "There is no discussion on plan of rejoining the ICC, as of this date," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said when sought for comment...
President Marcos will study the proposed measure that seeks to declare the EDSA People Power anniversary as a regular holiday, Malacañang said. "He will study the suggestions regarding this matter," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Feb. 24, a...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) has placed its troops on red alert ahead of the commemoration of the 40th anniversary of the EDSA People Power Revolution on Wednesday, Feb. 25. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Padilla said the military will augment police personnel in ensuring the peaceful...
Lawyer Levi Baligod has accused President Marcos of masterminding the delivery of P805 billion worth of alleged kickbacks to politicians from anomalous flood control projects. Baligod made the claim Tuesday, Feb. 24 in a press conference at Club Filipino in San Juan City, wherein he was accompanied...
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested a vlogger who earlier earned the ire of policemen for unauthorized use of police uniforms in one of its social media posts. The arrest of Norman Mangusin, who is using the alias Francis Leo Marcos, at the Sheraton Hotel...
