President Marcos has honored the achievements of young Filipino talents who represented the country in the recently concluded 14th WorldSkills ASEAN 2025. Marcos congratulated the winners and praised their dedication, skill, and exceptional performance during the delegates ' courtesy call at...
President Marcos does not want a Charter change (Cha-cha) or constitutional change, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, Oct. 7, after the idea was floated in the House of Representatives. “Ang Pangulo po ay hindi po sa ngayon naaayon or sumasang-ayon para sa isang...
President Marcos only learned about the removal of the acceptance rule for infrastructure projects three years into his presidency, Malacañang said. It was the reason why he was only able to bring it up now, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. When asked...
While there was subdued demand for longer-term debt securities owing to inflation worries, the Marcos government still managed to raise ₱35 billion as planned through the sale of two government bonds. During the sale of the 10-year Treasury bonds (T-bonds) on Tuesday, Oct. 7, the Bureau of the...
The magnitude 6.9 earthquake that hit Cebu on Sept. 30 severely damaged five historic churches in the province, the Department of Tourism (DOT) reported. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the damage put to serious risk the province’s centuries-old religious and cultural heritage. ...
The Department of Education (DepEd) announced on Tuesday, October 7, that qualified teaching and non-teaching personnel will soon receive their 2023 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB), following the approval of their eligibility by the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) and the AO25 Inter-Agency...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin “Boying” Remulla as the new Ombudsman. Malacañang made the announcement on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Remulla 's appointment came after the retirement of former Ombudsman Samuel Martires in July. Remulla has served...
Former Senator Cynthia Villar welcomed the signing of Republic Act No. 12308, or the Animal Industry Development and Competitiveness Act (AIDCA), a measure aimed at revitalizing the country’s livestock, poultry, and dairy sectors through a ₱200-billion investment over the next 10 years. “I...
Commission on Elections (Comelec) Chairman George Erwin Garcia confirmed on Tuesday, Oct. 7, that they are also looking into 2022 presidential and vice presidential candidates over the campaign donations made to them by contractors. In a television interview on ANC, Garcia said that they are part...
To provide commuters with a better and safer commuting experience, the local government of Marikina and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) opened two new modern Public Utility Vehicle (PUV) stops in the city on Tuesday, Oct. 7. Mayor Maan Teodoro said the PUV stops were designed to provide...
President Marcos said he is not focused on building a legacy but on strengthening education, calling it the foundation of a successful and competitive society. In an interview with the Manila Bulletin’s “The Sit Down,” which aired Tuesday, Oct. 7, the President said he does not dwell on how...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Tuesday, Oct. 7, stressed that the Philippines’ rights and sovereignty covering the contested West Philippine Sea are “incontrovertible” and based on international law and legal principles. Without identifying the countries’ names, the DFA referred...
