Malacañang reiterated that the EDSA Busway remains intended for commuters and mass transport, as it addressed renewed discussion on a proposal to allow high-occupancy private vehicles to use the dedicated lane. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no...
Malacañang said President Marcos respects the Supreme Court’s decision reaffirming that the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte was unconstitutional for violating the Constitution’s one-year bar rule. In a press briefing on Friday, Jan. 30, Presidential Communications Office...
President Marcos thanked United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson for her service as she paid a farewell call at Malacañang on Thursday, Jan. 29, citing her role in strengthening the Philippines–United States alliance during her more than three-year posting. In a Facebook post after the courtesy...
Malacañang once again dismissed speculation of an impending leadership change at the Department of Tourism (DOT), saying Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco continues to enjoy the full trust of President Marcos. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro gave the...
Malacañang said any move to declare Chinese embassy officials persona non grata would be treated as a last resort, stressing that such action carries serious diplomatic consequences and must be carefully weighed. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro relayed the...
Malacañang acknowledged that high domestic airfares, sometimes even more expensive than flights to other Asian destinations, are affecting the country’s tourism industry, saying the government is already taking steps to address the problem. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
Malacañang condemned the circulation of fabricated medical documents falsely attributed to President Marcos, calling the claims malicious and warning of possible legal action against those spreading the fake records. In a statement late Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Presidential Communications Office...
Malacañang has brushed aside recent downgrades by international financial institutions, saying the Philippine economy remains on a stable medium-term path and is expected to rebound gradually starting in 2026 as reforms take hold. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto expressed confidence that Congress can pass an anti-political dynasty measure before the filing of certificates of candidacy for the 2028 elections, as long as the bill is framed in a balanced and workable way. Recto said the proposed anti-dynasty law is currently...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos led the ceremonial turnover of newly built vendor kiosks at the Pasig River Esplanade on Tuesday, Jan. 27, a move aimed at expanding livelihood opportunities for small businesses and advancing the government’s river rehabilitation push. The kiosks form part of the...
Victims of the Philippines’ deadly anti-drug campaign will participate in the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, scheduled from Feb. 23 to 27. In a decision issued on Jan. 26, Pre-Trial Chamber I found Duterte fit to...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) said its Pre-Trial Chamber I has found former president Rodrigo Duterte fit to participate in pre-trial proceedings and has set the start of the confirmation of charges hearing on Feb. 23, 2026. In a statement on Monday evening, Jan. 26 (Manila time), the ICC...
