President Marcos has launched “Oplan Kontra Baha,” a large-scale dredging and desiltation drive across Metro Cebu’s major waterways, following the massive flooding that submerged many parts of the province during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino early this month, In his speech during the event...
Local chief executives and major business groups expressed their full support for President Marcos this week, with provincial governors, city mayors, and key industry leaders affirming stability and cooperation despite ongoing political issues, Malacañang said. In a press release, the Presidential...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will now turn over all evidence they have gathered on alleged flood control anomalies to the Office of the Ombudsman, President Marcos announced. In a video message uploaded to his social...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber is set to deliver its judgment on former president Rodrigo Duterte 's requests for interim release on Nov. 28. According to the ICC, the Appeals Chamber will issue its decision at 5:30 p.m. (Manila time) on Friday next week. In a decision...
Malacañang distanced President Marcos from fresh rumors of a looming House leadership change, stressing that the speakership is entirely an internal matter of the House of Representatives and not something the Chief Executive controls. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire...
Malacañang has downplayed President Marcos’ lighthearted comment about a possible Cabinet shakeup, saying the remark was delivered in jest and should be taken at “face value.” Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Marcos joked during a Palace event...
Malacañang said the government’s auction of seven luxury vehicles seized from the Discaya contractor couple is concrete proof that President Marcos’ anti-corruption campaign is already producing results, with proceeds expected to flow straight to the national treasury. In a press briefing on...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ move to include a private appraisal of his assets in his latest Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) was a deliberate effort to provide more transparency. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya congratulated Executive Secretary Ralph Gonzalez Recto on his new post and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepen strategic cooperation with the Philippines, saying his appointment reflects “the deep confidence placed in [his]...
President Marcos administered the oath of office of new Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and new Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go, formalizing key changes in his economic and administrative team. The two officials took their oaths at the Study Room in Malacañan on Wednesday, Nov....
Vice President Sara Duterte has called for stronger national and local action on climate resilience, saying the Philippines continues to suffer the harshest consequences of global warming despite contributing the least to global emissions. In her message for the Global Warming and Climate Change...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Wednesday took a swipe at what she described as “fake news,” following renewed allegations linking her and President Marcos to illegal drug use. In back-to-back posts on Facebook and Instagram past midnight, Nov. 19, the First Lady shared photos from her...
