Executive Secretary Ralph Recto directed concerned agencies to intensify coordinated efforts to strengthen the country’s counter-terrorism response. Recto said this as he convened the 37th meeting of the Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) on Feb. 12. In his remarks, Recto, who chairs the ATC, called...
President Marcos announced simplified rules that will make electricity subsidies more accessible to poor households and streamline the application process for solar net-metering, allowing families to install panels and sell excess power to the grid more easily. Speaking at the “Collective...
President Marcos shared personal advice on love and marriage this Valentine’s Day, saying strong and lasting relationships are built on friendship, mutual understanding, and the willingness to give and take. In his BBM Vlog episode 277, released on Valentine’s Day, the President encouraged...
Prosecutors at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have named eight alleged co-perpetrators of former president Rodrigo Duterte in a new filing detailing what they describe as a “Common Plan” to “neutralize” suspected criminals through murder. In the 16-page Document Containing the...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte’s bid to appeal a ruling declaring him fit to stand in pre-trial proceedings, even as it authorized 500 additional applicants to participate as victims in the upcoming confirmation of charges hearing. In a...
President Marcos welcomed China’s move to open direct flights between Fujian and Cebu, saying the new route could boost exchanges and ties between the Philippines and China. Speaking during the launch of Chinatown Revitalization Phase II in Manila, President Marcos thanked Chinese Ambassador Jing...
President Marcos led the launch of Phase II of the Chinatown Revitalization Project on Friday, February 13, positioning Binondo as a cultural and economic hub anchored in heritage preservation and tourism-driven development. Speaking during the event in Manila, President Marcos said the initiative...
President Marcos ordered the release of P321 million in financial assistance to local government units affected by Tropical Storm Basyang and the shear line, Malacañang said. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the directive covered 35 provinces and eight cities, with funds to be immediately...
Malacañang welcomed the start of public consultations in the House of Representatives on the proposed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill, noting that President Marcos supports efforts to move the measure forward. In a press briefing on Friday, Feb. 13, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Malacañang questioned the authenticity of alleged text exchanges between President Marcos and a former official linking them to kickbacks in flood control projects, saying it has seen no evidence to support the claims. In a press briefing on Friday, Feb. 13, Presidential Communications Office...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) pushed back against criticism from whom it called “casual commentators” and “self-styled extras,” saying it will not allow performative rhetoric to distract from its diplomatic work in defending Philippine maritime interests. In remarks reaffirming...
Singer-actress Sharon Cuneta-Pangilinan drew laughter during a performance after making a light political remark about President Marcos’ vice presidential choice while appearing at an event in Intramuros. Speaking onstage before the President, who was seated beside First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos,...
