First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said plans are taking shape to make the Pasig River Esplanade safer, cleaner, and more welcoming for both residents and visitors, as preparations continue for a refreshed riverside space in Manila. In an Instagram post, the First Lady said recent discussions focused...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Wednesday, Jan. 7, convened a high-level interagency meeting to ensure the Philippines’ readiness to host this year’s Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit and related meetings. Recto, who chairs the ASEAN National Organizing Council (NOC), led...
President Marcos inspected the ongoing reconstruction of a fire-damaged building at San Francisco High School in Quezon City and visited the Department of Education (DepEd)-PhilHealth Yaman ng Kalusugan Program Para Malayo sa Sakit (YAKAP) medical mission being held on campus. In his remarks during...
President Marcos is closely monitoring the situation involving a Philippine Army officer relieved after allegedly withdrawing support from the President, Malacañang said Friday evening, Jan. 9. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the Philippine...
The deepening partnership between the Philippines and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will soon lead to the signing of the country’s first free trade agreement in the Middle East during President Marcos’ visit to the Middle Eastern nation next week. In a statement, Special Envoy for Trade and...
President Marcos said the Philippines will harness artificial intelligence to accelerate national development as he led the launch of the Department of Education (DepEd)’s Project Accelerating Governance and Adaptive Pedagogy through Artificial Intelligence, or AGAP.AI. Speaking at the launch...
President Marcos on Friday, Jan. 9, called on Filipinos to carry the values of compassion, service, and solidarity beyond the annual Feast of the Black Nazarene and into everyday life. In a message marking the religious observance, the President joined the Catholic faithful in reflecting on the...
President Marcos will not attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland this January due to numerous commitments in the country, Malacañang said on Thursday, Jan. 8. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed the decision in a message to reporters. “No. He won’t attend WEF,” he said....
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) has ordered an investigation into alleged smuggling activities at the Port of Manila and relieved a Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) official pending the outcome of the probe. In a statement, BOC Commissioner Ariel Nepomuceno said CIIS field station...
Malacañang has denied reports that Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco is facing removal and that aviation executive Stanley Ng will replace her following criticisms of her leadership. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this amid reports...
President Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 8, led the inauguration of the Camalaniugan Bridge, formally opening a new transportation link between the towns of Camalaniugan and Aparri in Cagayan province. In his speech, Marcos said the bridge, which was opened to traffic immediately after the ceremony, is...
International Criminal Court (ICC) judges have rejected the request of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense for an additional expert report, ruling that further medical evidence is neither necessary nor appropriate at this stage. In a decision dated Jan. 7, Pre-Trial Chamber I denied the...
