TACLOBAN CITY – Newly-elected Northern Samar second district Rep. Edwin Ongchuan has filed a bill institutionalizing the position of Local Economic Development and Investment Promotions Officer (LEDIPO) in all local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines. House Bill 602 seeks to amend...
President Marcos or his administration should not be blamed for the current situation of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as the President was never involved in his deals with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
President Marcos ordered the continuous and thorough investigation in the disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” four years ago. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos wants an in-depth probe on the missing cockfight enthusiasts in order to hold...
Malacañang said the Philippines is prepared for any scenario as it continues to negotiate a reciprocal tariff agreement with the United States. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this as US President Donald Trump 's 90-day pause on the “Liberation Day” tariffs expires on...
Akbayan Party-list has challenged President Marcos to certify as urgent in the 20th Congress the measure increasing workers ' minimum wage, as the fight to achieve this elusive benefit continues. On the heels of solons ' failure to pass the measure at the Bicameral Conference Committee...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s chief economic manager said that achieving upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status is definitely attainable by the end of 2025 or 2026, citing the still expansionary national budget planned for next year to stimulate the economy. “Surely, we will attain UMIC...
The decision of China to sanction former senator Francis Tolentino over his strong stance on the West Philippine Sea issue will not deter Filipinos from defending the country’s sovereignty, Malacañang said Wednesday, July 2. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after China...
Malacañang said more Filipinos are set to benefit from cheaper rice as President Marcos led the public rollout of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative at the Zapote Public Market in Cavite, marking a major expansion of the government’s P20-rice program to public markets across the...
The Office of Civil Defense (OCD) is waiting for the successor of former Administrator Ariel Nepomuceno after he was appointed by President Marcos Jr. as the commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC). At present, the OCD is being supervised by Officer in Charge (OIC) Asec. Bernardo Rafaelito R....
Lakas-Christian Muslim Democrats (Lakas-CMD) president, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez has praised former First Lady Imelda Marcos for molding the leader that is her son, President Marcos. This was among Romualdez 's glowing remarks for Mrs. Marcos on the occasion of her 96th...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep Terry Ridon is asking the Marcos administration to respond accordingly to the Chinese government 's imposition of sanctions against former senator Francis Tolentino. This after Tolentino--branded as an anti-China politician--was prohibited from travelling to China,...
Ariel F. Nepomuceno officially assumed office as the new commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) on Tuesday, July 1, and vowed to continue the strong performance in revenue collection and anti-smuggling efforts. Upon his assumption, Nepomuceno affirmed his full commitment to President Ferdinand...
