If the proposal to replace the word "forthwith" in the constitutional process of impeachment would prevent loopholes in the laws, President Marcos will not oppose it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement on Tuesday, Aug. 11, when sought for...
The stage is set for the local and foreign surfers from the Asia Pacific as they battle for glory in the 2025 Siargao International 6000 Cup starting Oct. 23 to 31 on the island’s notable Cloud 9. Kicking off under the World Surf League qualifying series, the first-ever 6000 level competition in...
Senator Imee Marcos has sounded the alarm over the potential fallout of the United States’ move to impose 100% tariff on Philippine semiconductor exports, a sector valued at USD 4.5 billion to USD 6 billion in annual shipments to the US. “We cannot underestimate the devastating impact these...
ILOILO CITY – The Philippine National Police (PNP) awarded the Iloilo City Police Office (ICPO) as the country’s Best City Police Office this year. ICPO chief Police Col. Kim Legada received the award from President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and PNP chief Police Gen. Nicolas Torre III during the...
The Philippines will continue to defend and assert its rights and jurisdiction in the Scarborough (Panatag) Shoal despite insistent claims of territorial rights by China, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, Aug. 12. In a statement on the Aug. 11 incident at the Scarborough...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) has responded to 94 percent of over 3,500 calls to 911 emergency hotline in the past two months within five minutes, the country’s top cop, Gen. Nicolas Torre III said on Monday, Aug. 12, as he showcased the quick response to President Marcos during the 124th...
Despite global challenges, the Philippines is projected to sustain relatively strong economic growth and emerge as one of the region’s standout performers, according to the government’s chief economist. “The Philippines would remain among Asia’s fastest-growing economies, outpacing several...
President Marcos ' intention in revealing the 15 contractors who secured 20 percent of the P545-billion flood control projects in the country was not to accuse them of anything yet, Malacañang said. It was because they have the most projects under their belt. Thus, the projects under them...
ILOILO CITY – The city government expressed support to the investigation against contractors of flood control projects after two of the top five contractors disclosed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday are handling major flood control projects in this city. “I fully support the...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) will establish a joint patrol plan for the West Philippine Sea (WPS). AFP Chief, General Romeo Brawner Jr. made the remark on Tuesday, Aug. 12, a day after the collision of Chinese coast guard and navy vessels in Bajo de...
Stressing that criminals have mastered new ways to do their schemes, President Marcos ordered the police force to put an end to crimes that exploit modern technology. "Inaabuso nila ang mga makabagong teknolohiya upang manloko, manlinlang, at mambiktima. Ito ang kailangan nating bantayan. Ito ang...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Tuesday, August 12, denied any involvement in flood control projects awarded to his top campaign donor, calling a news report on the matter a “malicious” and “ill-timed” smear job meant to oust him ahead of a possible impeachment bid in...
