The International Criminal Court (ICC) prosecutor formally opposed the application for interim release of former president Rodrigo Duterte, using as basis, among others, the public statements and remarks by him and his family. In a 15-page document uploaded on the ICC website on June 23 and signed...
BEYOND BUDGET Assalamu alaikum wa Raḥmatullahi wa Barakatuh. I am pleased to share that our country launched the Public Expenditure and Financial Accountability (PEFA) Assessment Reports on June 10, 2025. For those unfamiliar with this diagnostic tool, the PEFA program provides a framework for...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has hailed the Marcos administration’s non-violent, community-based anti-illegal drug campaign, which he has called a clear policy direction of the government. In a statement Tuesday, June 24, Romualdez commended President Marcos for his bold and humane strategy...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said there will be no upward adjustment in the price of canned sardines following a commitment from an industry group, allaying initial concerns of a price hike. In a statement on Tuesday, June 24, DTI Secretary Cristina Roque said she met with members of...
The government said the impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East will not have an alarming impact on the country 's economy, at least as of Tuesday, June 24. In a meeting with President Marcos in Malacañan on Tuesday, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev)...
President Marcos has ordered the continuous study on the pros and cons of using artificial intelligence (AI) and cited the need for regular policy recommendations. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government is currently crafting the framework and...
The Philippine Air Force (PAF) committed on Tuesday, June 24, its air assets for the possible repatriation of distressed overseas Filipinos amid the escalating tension between Israel and Iran. PAF Commanding General, Lt. Gen. Arthur Cordura ordered the fleet’s C-295 and C-130 transport aircraft...
Emphasizing that his administration 's version of 'war on drugs ' has been effective, President Marcos reminded Philippine authorities to keep the fight against illegal drugs peaceful. “The new concept of the war against drugs is working. So, we will continue down that vein. And...
Senator Robinhood Robin Padilla has filed a resolution seeking the repatriation of former president Rodrigo Duterte from The Hague, in the Netherlands where he is currently detained. Padilla 's resolution sought to express the sense of the Senate to urge this course of action to foster...
In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. 's goal to ensure quality education for learners, Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Mina F. Pangandaman approved another batch of teaching positions to complete the 20,000 teaching items for creation for 2025. Sec. Mina...
BACOLOD CITY – Negros Occidental Gov. Eugenio Jose Lacson welcomed the Department of Transportation plan to privatize the operations and maintenance of regional airports, including the Bacolod-Silay Airport in Silay City. Lacson said that the private sector has more resources to introduce...
House prosecutor Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua doesn 't mind President Marcos ' neutrality in the impeachment case of the latter 's vocal critic, Vice President Sara Duterte. In fact, Chua says Marcos is doing the right thing by distancing himself from the proceedings. “Ang...
