President Marcos rallied support for his senatorial slate on Saturday, saying the Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas was formed not to stir division, but to solve the country’s problems — from national challenges to everyday struggles of ordinary Filipinos. In his speech at the Batangas Sports...
The country’s umbrella group of employers has renewed its strong opposition to the proposed ₱200 wage increase, warning of its potential consequences to informal workers and micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Employers Confederation of the Philippines (ECOP) President Sergio...
The Philippines and Malaysia agreed to bolster ASEAN cooperation to address ongoing security and trade challenges across the region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (Marcos, Anwar photos/Facebook) This developed as President Marcos...
President Marcos credited the Philippines’ economic gains to the dedication, talent, and patriotism of Filipinos, as the country continues to outperform many of its Asian neighbors. "Paumanhin niyo na medyo nagyayabang po tayo na ang Pilipinas ngayon ay kinokonsidera ng ating mga karatig-bansa...
On the eve of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan in 2026, the recent bilateral meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru marks a significant milestone in the evolution of a dynamic and deepening partnership. Held in...
Malacañang appealed to the public not to give malice to the government’s decision to offer free train rides in celebration of Labor Day. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after President Marcos ordered free rides on LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 from April 30 to May 3. In her...
To foster leadership, creativity, and civic engagement among Filipino students across the country, the Department of Education (DepEd) is gearing up for three major national youth events this May 2025. “These are platforms that empower our youth and help prepare them for a rapidly changing...
The national government had raised a total of ₱321 million in the first three months of 2025, barely making up one percent of its ₱101-billion privatization target for the year. According to the latest data from the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), bulk or 92.5 percent of privatization income...
The Philippines is committed to becoming a regional powerhouse for smart and sustainable industries through ease of doing business that would facilitate a higher influx of investments, according to the Board of Investments (BOI). BOI Governor Marjorie Ramos-Samaniego issued this pledge as the...
After experiencing free train rides, commuters in Metro Manila can soon expect free Wi-Fi, contactless payment, and other smart upgrades in train stations, Malacañang said Friday, May 2. In her press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the initiative is in line with...
With United States (US) President Donald Trump shutting down the Millennium Challenge Corp. (MCC), the threshold program that the US aid agency had been developing with the Philippines will no longer push through. But Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, the Marcos administration 's chief...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense team has formally challenged the International Criminal Court’s jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed during his presidency. In a 38-page filing dated May 1, the defense urged the ICC Pre-Trial Chamber to dismiss the case, arguing that the Court...
