President Marcos said he is prepared to reject and even reenact the national budget if Congress insists on fund realignments that undermine his administration’s priorities. In the third episode of his podcast released on Monday evening, Aug. 4, the President warned that some reallocations have...
President Marcos said his state visit to India will focus on securing investments and partnerships in information technology, pharmaceuticals, agriculture, and food security, as the Philippines seeks stronger ties with the world’s fourth-largest economy. “I want this visit to bring concrete...
President Marcos has ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force to oversee preparations for the Philippines’ historic hosting of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup (FFWWC) in 2025. Under Administrative Order (AO) No. 35, signed on July 30 and taking effect immediately, the task force...
President Marcos on Saturday, Aug. 2 led the launch of a massive estero cleanup campaign in Pasig City, calling it a crucial step in the country’s long-term flood control and climate change adaptation efforts. In his speech during the launch of the “Bayanihan sa Estero: Malinis na Estero,...
President Marcos has ordered the continued delivery of government services to the Province of Sulu, as he signed an executive order transferring it from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Region IX, also known as the Zamboanga Peninsula, in compliance with a Supreme...
President Marcos is open to changes in the proposed 2026 national budget as long as they are justifiable and not intended to misuse public funds, Malacañang said amid early tensions with Congress over his warning against questionable insertions. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ improved trust ratings in the latest OCTA Research survey reflect growing public appreciation for his work ethic and increased visibility. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the OCTA Tugon ng Masa survey conducted from July 12 to 17...
President Marcos will push for deeper defense and economic cooperation with India—including new agreements on science, law, and technology—during his five-day state visit to New Delhi and Bangalore next week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. In a pre-departure briefing in...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team will not present any alibi or call witnesses in the upcoming confirmation of charges hearing before the International Criminal Court (ICC). In a public redacted filing dated July 24, 2025, defense counsel Nicholas Kaufman informed the ICC’s...
No Filipinos were injured or killed following tsunami alerts in several countries this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) confirmed Thursday, July 31. In an interview with state-run PTV-4, DFA Assistant Secretary Robert Ferrer said the agency had been closely monitoring Filipinos in...
President Marcos will embark on a five-day State Visit to India from Aug. 4 to 8, 2025, upon the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Malacañang announced Thursday, July 31. In a joint advisory from the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA),...
Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro will stay on as Palace Press Officer after filing her courtesy resignation early this month, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) confirmed Wednesday, July 30. In a text message to Palace reporters on Wednesday morning, July 30, PCO Secretary...
