Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, Dec. 4, posed her objections to President Marcos’ decision to grant amnesty to rebel groups, calling the resumption of the peace talks with the communist group “an agreement with the devil.” (From left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice...
The Philippines and the World Economic Forum (WEF) signed an agreement on blue carbon ecosystem and plastic pollution, Malacañang said. The Philippine delegation officially opens the first-ever Philippine Pavilion during the 2023 United Nations 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) at the Dubai Expo...
Sen. Imee Marcos said on Monday, December 4 that she wishes to speak with her counterpart in China to discuss the swarming of Chinese maritime militia (CMM) vessels in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) particularly in Juan Felipe Reef. "Lumalala nang lumalala ang swarming na ginagawa sa WPS hindi...
President Marcos has extended the tenure of General Benjamin Acorda Jr. as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief until March 31, 2024. Malacañang said the President extended Acorda's tenure as PNP Chief given that he has "successfully led the police force since his appointment in April this...
In the event President Marcos decides to allow the Philippines to rejoin the International Criminal Court (ICC), Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Senate may issue a resolution or a concurrence to support or validate his decision. Escudero pointed this out amid the...
The Philippines has lauded the adoption of loss and damage funding at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. Through the Climate Change Commission, the country, which is among the highly vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change, welcomed the development saying, it is a...
President Marcos has assured that the government will continue to assist those affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Surigao del Sur in Mindanao late Saturday, Dec. 2. Photos from @bongbongmarcos/X (Twitter) Marcos said this hours after the quake struck off the country's coast at 10:37...
CAMP JUAN, Ilocos Norte – Mayor Antonio Mariano of Marcos, this province, has offered a P300,000 reward for reliable and accurate information leading to the arrest and identity of the gunmen and mastermind in the murder of a lady barangay chairman in the municipality on December 1. ABRIGADO (FB)...
President Marcos has strongly condemned the bombing, which killed four and hurt several others during a mass in Marawi City on Sunday morning, Dec. 3. File photos In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the President said enemies of society carried out the act. "I condemn in the strongest...
President Marcos led the Office of the President’s (OP) Family Day on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Malacañang by showcasing the various programs of both the OP and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and giving away prizes—including 10 housing units—as a way to express his gratitude to the hard work and...
In an attempt to boost employment opportunities in Metro Manila and surrounding areas, Malacañang has issued an administrative order (AO) amending provisions of the previous administration's AO No. 18, granting a second chance for applicants for economic zones within the National Capital Region...
President Marcos has asked world leaders to support the Philippines' bid to host the Loss and Damage Fund as he called for the fund's prompt operationalization to support developing and vulnerable countries from the impact of the climate crisis. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File...
