Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Benjamin Diokno is asking local government units (LGUs) to speed up their spending given their budget surplus because of the lack of investments. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (2nd right) presides over a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday, Nov....
Senators Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa and Imee Marcos on Tuesday, November 28 criticized Sen. Risa Hontiveros’ move to file a resolution calling on President Marcos' administration to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte's bloody...
Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that her relationship with President Marcos shows “no cracks” despite reports of conflicts within the UniTeam ticket that they both headlined during the 2022 national elections. (From left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte...
President Marcos is expected to sign the proposed national budget for 2024 by the middle of December. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/KJ Rosales) Finance Secretary Benjamin Diokno disclosed that Marcos could sign the proposed 2024 General Appropriations Act...
Senator Risa Hontiveros has filed a resolution calling on the President Marcos' administration to cooperate with the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on drugs. “The Philippines has historically been at the forefront of advancing...
While recognizing President Marcos as the chief architect of the country’s foreign policy, Vice President Sara Duterte is standing by her position of not allowing the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) investigation into her father’s war on drugs. (From right) Vice President Sara...
Valenzuela City Mayor Weslie "Wes" Gatchalian and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos led the inauguration of Casa de Polo events space in Barangay Poblacion on Sunday, Nov. 26, to wrap up the city's celebration of its 400th Founding Anniversary. The city government also conducted several activities...
Senator Imee Marcos on Monday, November 27, urged the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) to come up with a long-term strategy to negotiate the release of the Filipino seafarers who were abducted. Marcos noted that the Israeli-Palestinian...
"True heroes." This was how President Marcos described the social workers who dedicated their lives to caring for children in shelters and orphanage centers as he thanked them for making the kids feel loved. GIFTS FOR CHILDREN — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise...
Pres. Ferdinand Marcos Jr. salutes as he troops the line of honor guards during his arrival at the 73rd founding anniversary of the Philippine Army's First Scout Ranger Regiment (PA-FSRR) at Camp Tecson in San Miguel, Bulacan on Nov. 25, 2023. (Photo by Philippine Army) President Ferdinand...
President Marcos has ordered the First Scout Ranger Regiment of the Philippine Army (PA) to address pressing national security issues in the pursuit of lasting peace in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the 73rd founding anniversary of PA’s First Scout Ranger Regiment...
The amnesty granted to rebels and insurgents will create a climate conducive to peace and reconciliation, the National Security Council (NSC) said. In its statement, the NSC said the amnesty will also provide a pathway for former rebels to reintegrate into the society and give them access to...