President Marcos said he accepted the resignation of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan after the latter took “command responsibility” for alleged irregularities in flood control projects that happened during his tenure. Speaking to reporters in Pasay City on Monday,...
President Marcos has accepted the resignation of Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan and appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to head the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as part of a wider anti-corruption campaign in government. In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 31,...
President Marcos has highlighted the significant role of local government units (LGUs) in sustaining the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process, saying their participation was key to ensuring the success of normalization programs on the ground. “Normalization ensures human security. It is a...
Go Negosyo and the Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) underscored the need to integrate migrant empowerment into the Philippines’ economic agenda as the country prepares to chair the ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Business Advisory Council in 2026. In a statement, Go Negosyo...
The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) has transferred its main office to Pasay City starting Sept. 1, in a move aimed at making its services more accessible to Filipino emigrants. CFO Secretary Dante “Klink” Ang II confirmed that the new office is on the 9th Floor, Nexgen Tower, C-4 Road,...
Malacañang urged Vice President Sara Duterte to first share any supposed solutions to flooding with her hometown of Davao City before offering advice to the national government. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the Vice President claimed that she had picked up best...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos met with Indian doctors and business leaders this week to push forward a project close to her heart — improving access to pediatric healthcare, particularly for Filipino children in need of liver transplants. In an Instagram post, the First Lady said the initiative...
Vice President Sara Duterte urged President Marcos to seek advice from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) when addressing the country’s problems, stressing that Filipinos abroad are the “best consultants” on global best practices. Speaking to reporters in The Hague on Thursday, Aug. 28,...
Malacañang rejected suggestions that the Philippines’ diplomatic stance in the South China Sea shows weakness, while also pushing back against China’s claim that Manila is acting as a “disruptor” in the region. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Erwin...
President Marcos is willing to undergo a lifestyle check along with all members of the Executive branch, Malacañang said amid the administration’s probe into anomalous flood control projects. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the President ordered a lifestyle check on...
President Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines’ long-standing defense and security cooperation with Washington as he welcomed visiting US senators in Malacañan on Thursday, Aug. 28. In his remarks during the courtesy call of members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee and other congressional...
The Philippines does not recognize Taiwan as a sovereign state and continues to uphold the One China Policy, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Thursday, Aug. 28. In her opening remarks at a Senate hearing, Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro underscored that the 1975 Joint...
