Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte has extended her heartfelt appreciation to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. for officially declaring January 6 of every year as “Tandang Sora Day.” President Marcos had earlier declared January 6 every year under Republic Act (RA) 12218 a special...
The further interest rate cuts anticipated from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) may slightly weaken the peso to beyond the mid-₱56 level this year, according to consensus forecasts collected by the Barcelona-based FocusEconomics. In its June 2025 consensus forecast report for the...
The Marcos Jr. administration 's chief economic manager has allayed concerns about the rising public debt level, claiming that the national government maintains prudent fiscal management. Asked on Tuesday, June 3, if there 's anything to worry about regarding debt accumulation, especially...
Former senator Sonny Angara has officially retained his position as Secretary of the Department of Education (DepEd), as announced by the Palace on Tuesday, June 3. This decision signals a strong commitment from the Marcos administration to continue the ongoing education reforms under his...
Assalamu alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Great news! Barely a week after commemorating Open Government Week (OGW), President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos, Jr. (PBBM) issued Proclamation No. 916, declaring the third week of May of every year as OGW. In the Proclamation dated May 29,...
Mindanao stalwarts Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo and Partido Federal ng Pilipinas President South Cotabato Gov. Reynaldo Tamayo Jr. on Tuesday met newly elected and reelected members to strengthen party unity and align support to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s legislative...
President Marcos has met labor leaders who were calling for reforms in the country 's labor sector such as workers ' rights, living wages, and decent work. Marcos shared on Tuesday evening, June 3, that he was able to hold a dialogue with labor leaders to ensure that Filipino workers and...
Twenty-one more Cabinet secretaries, including Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile, will be keeping their posts amid the massive Cabinet reorganization by President Marcos. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin announced the third batch of Cabinet members who were retained and...
Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo will stay as the country’s top diplomat until he receives the nod from the powerful Commission on Appointments (CA), Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Tuesday, June 3. Foreign Affairs Secretary...
In a bold step to improve educational outcomes in the Philippines, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, June 3, announced that the paperwork required of public school teachers will be reduced by 57 percent through a sweeping policy reform. “This move is a declaration that meaningful...
President Marcos has appointed lawyer Francis Edralin Lim as the new chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the announcement on Tuesday, June 3, the same day of his designation. "Today the President has appointed Atty. Francis Edralin...
Newly appointed Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon P. Aliling has ordered a thorough review of government housing programs to ensure that the country’s poorest families are given priority access. Aliling directed the National Housing Authority...
