President Marcos thanked outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko for bringing the relationship between the two countries to a higher level, especially in the areas of defense, trade, and infrastructure development. ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU!' — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
President Marcos has moved Senior Deputy Executive Secretary (ES) Hubert Guevara from the Office of the President (OP) to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) as one of its commissioners. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Commissioner Hubert Guevara (MPC Pool/File photo) The...
Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos (Facebook) Sustainability is not just the name of the game; it's also the call of the times. With this in mind, it's understandable why Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos was so happy to launch...
Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito has called on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to temporarily stop the increase in PhilHealth premium contributions until the amendment to the Universal Healthcare (UHC) law is passed. Ejercito, principal sponsor of the UHC law, explained that the...
Australian Governor-General David Hurley, who invited President Marcos to Canberra this week, believes that the future of the relationship between the Philippines and Australia is bright as both countries mark 78 years of formal diplomatic ties this year. PH-AUS TIES — President Ferdinand...
President Marcos believes that the Philippines' ties with Australia will continue to flourish as the two countries forge ahead and maximize the gains and potentials under their newly established Strategic Partnership. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as...
China on Thursday, Feb. 29, said the situation in the South China Sea is “generally stable” as it noted the recent signing of maritime pact between the Philippines and Australia to ensure stability in the region. Mao Ning, spokesperson for China’s Foreign Ministry, reminded Manila and...
While Senator Imee Marcos appreciates the intent behind the bill seeking to legalize medical marijuana, she said that this requires very strict enforcement to ensure its intended use. "I appreciate the intent particularly the compassionate use of marijuana but at the same time I would like to...
Sen. Imee Marcos is baffled by the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) recent change of heart after its pronouncement that it is in favor of the idea of conducting the Charter-change plebiscite during the 2025 midterm elections. "Nalito ako sa kanila eh kasi nung una sabi di kakayanin dalawa na yung...
The Marcos administration registered a reduction in the budget deficit last year, with revenues growing significantly faster than expenditures, data from the Bureau of the Treasury showed. In 2023, the national government's fiscal deficit stood at P1.512 trillion, a 6.3 percent decrease from the...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday, Feb. 29, promised to work on a renewed strategic partnership with the Philippines that centers on maritime security and promoting respect for international law. (From left) President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Australian...
An Executive Order (EO) mandating state-run National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) to build transmission facilities to underpin the wheeling of generated capacities from renewable energy (RE) facilities will be issued soon by President Marcos. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the...
