Malacañang said allegations of supposed bribery linked to the administration may be an attempt to discredit the International Criminal Court (ICC), as it dismissed the claims against President Marcos as recycled lies. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this...
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...
The Philippines has begun advancing key regional priorities as Chair of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) for 2026, steering early high-level engagements focused on security cooperation, economic integration, and social development. In a statement, Malacañang said the initial...
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) alleged that killings carried out by the so-called Davao Death Squad (DDS) during former president Rodrigo Duterte’s mayoral tenure required his personal approval before they could proceed. During the third and final session of the first day...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has officially opened the confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, with prosecutors stressing accountability, while victims warned he would continue preaching a “gospel of immunity” if the case collapses. In his opening...
Manila Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso downplayed talks linking his name to a possible bid for higher office in 2028, saying he intends to stay focused on leading the capital city. Speaking to reporters in Malacañan following the launch of the expanded Local Government Support Fund...
President Marcos has raised the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) to a record-high P58 billion for 2026 and ordered the faster, more direct release of funds to local government units (LGUs), saying delays in the past have hampered urgently needed projects in communities. Speaking at the launch...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila has denied that the Mongolian national arrested in Zambales over alleged espionage activities has any affiliation with China. In a Facebook post, the embassy issued remarks from its deputy spokesperson in response to reports that the arrested foreigner was a jet...
Malacañang denied reports claiming that the convoy of one of President Marcos’ sons was harassed by another motorcade allegedly registered in Bulacan. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez dismissed the report in a Viber message to reporters. “No such incident involving...
The private sector arm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is pushing to make the region’s economic gains more inclusive, saying prosperity should not be limited to big businesses and the wealthy. Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion, chair of the ASEAN Business Advisory Council...
