Malacañang explained that the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) was not given a fresh allocation in the proposed 2026 national budget because nearly half of its 2025 funds remain unused. In a press briefing on Thursday, Aug. 14, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the...
The Philippines will continue its maritime and aerial patrols in the West Philippine Sea despite a new incident involving a Chinese fighter jet performing “dangerous maneuvering” against a Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) aircraft, Malacañang said Thursday, Aug. 14. Communications Undersecretary...
President Marcos has already laid out the system in the investigation of corruption-ridden flood-control projects, thus he no longer needs to designate someone to lead it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this on Thursday, Aug. 14, as a response to Baguio...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel said the upcoming 60-day suspension on rice imports could be shortened or extended, depending on potential market shifts. In a statement, Tiu Laurel said the government will closely monitor price movements and the outcome of the harvest...
President Marcos has tasked education and law enforcement agencies with conducting a thorough investigation into recent incidents and crimes involving students and teachers, some of which occurred inside or near schools. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos...
President Marcos has directed government agencies to address the country’s decreasing banana production and declining Philippine market share in key export destinations, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Imee Marcos urged the administration to...
Over 900 students in Isabela received P3.95 million in wages through a short-term work program during school breaks, giving financially challenged youth practical job experience from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE). DOLE said the amount was released under its Special Program for...
Malacañang disclosed that it has already received 1,148 reports on flood-control projects lodged through its newly-launched Sumbong sa Pangulo website aimed at gathering citizens ' report on problematic projects. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed...
President Marcos has instructed his economic team to thoroughly study the proposed P1 jeepney fare increase amid rising fuel prices, Malacañang said on Thursday, Aug. 14. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after transport groups filed petitions before the Land Transportation...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Thursday, August 14, emphasized that addressing the Philippines’ classroom shortage is not just about building more structures, but also about ensuring they are strategically located, disaster-resilient, and responsive to student needs. DepEd Secretary Sonny...
Philippine Rating Services Corp. (PhilRatings) has maintained its very strong issue credit rating of PRS Aa, with a stable outlook, for Megawide Construction Corp.’s ₱9-billion outstanding bonds. Obligations rated PRS Aa are of high quality and are subject to very low credit risk. The...
The Supreme Court (SC) welcomed President Marcos’ signing into law of Republic Act No. 12233, the Judiciary Fiscal Autonomy Act, which strengthens the independence, efficiency, and accountability of the courts. RA 12233 was signed into law on Thursday, August 14, by the President who said the law...
