The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has issued a statement firmly denying allegations that the president signed blank pages in the 2025 national budget. Following the accusations directed towards President Ferdinand Marcos Jr, the DBM asserted in a Jan. 20 statement that these are...
The entry of multinational automotive firm Tesla into the Philippines is a step forward to the country's long-term goal towards an environmentally-friendly transportation system, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand “Bongbong“ R. Marcos Jr. leads the launching of Tesla Center Philippines...
Government workers in the National Capital Region (NCR) may look forward to adjusted working hours after President Marcos said on Monday, Jan. 20, that he is amenable to the recommendation by the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA). Motorists traveling along EDSA Kamuning in Quezon...
President Marcos said he is considering extending the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Rommel Francisco Marbil as the May 2025 elections draw near. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Santi San Juan) Marcos said there is a "very strong argument" to retain Marbil at least until...
President Marcos remained in favor of teaching sex education in schools, but strongly opposed the "ridiculous and abhorrent" elements included in the bill that seeks to prevent adolescent pregnancy. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Santi San Juan/MANILA BULLETIN) "I was asked last...
"He's lying." This was how President Marcos responded to the comments of former president Rodrigo Duterte on the 2025 national budget, which he claimed to be containing irregularities such as blank items. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. "He's lying. He's a president. He knows that...
Malacañang slammed "malicious" claims alleging President Marcos for purposely leaving certain parts of the 2025 national budget blank to simply fill in the amounts like in a blank check. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ((John Louie Abrina) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in a...
The Philippines under the Marcos Jr. administration strengthened its ties with the US amid heightened tensions with China over disputed South China Sea territories, according to the think tank Capital Economics. In a Jan. 17 report, Capital Economics said it expects incoming US President Donald J....
President Marcos has declared Monday, Jan. 20, a special nonworking holiday in Tarlac City for the 2025 Kaisa Festival. File photos Proclamation No. 773, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Jan. 17, aims to allow the people of Tarlac City to celebrate the occasion properly. "It is but...
Senator Pia Cayetano stressed the importance of teaching "age-appropriate" sex education amid the backlash on Senate Bill (SB) No. 1979, otherwise known as the Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act of 2023. In an interview over DWIZ on Saturday, Jan. 18, Cayetano said that she had nothing against...
ACT Teachers Party-list Rep. France Castro (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (PPAB, Facebook) Don't interfere with the move to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte. This was House Deputy Minority Leader ACT Teachers...
Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco (PPAB) The chairman of the House Committee on Information and Communications Technology says Congress is ready to support President Marcos' call for better connectivity across the Philippines. "Sabi...
