President Marcos inspected the rehabilitated Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila, which had remained non-operational for six years despite being completed and fully paid for in 2020. The inspection on Monday, May 25, formed part of the administration’s broader flood mitigation efforts...
President Marcos has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Malacañang announced on Monday, May 25. During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...
The Philippines and Japan are expected to deepen defense and maritime cooperation during President Marcos’ upcoming State Visit to Tokyo, with Manila seeking stronger operational collaboration and support for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). During a pre-departure...
President Marcos has assured victims of the massive fire that hit Parola Compound in Binondo, Manila, that the government would continue extending assistance until affected families can rebuild their lives and return home. The President visited the Delpan Evacuation Center and Delpan Sports Complex...
One of my favorite Japanese phrases is “ichi go ichi e,” meaning a once in a lifetime encounter. It dates back to the 16th century and captures the spirit of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony, emphasizing the highest respect and courtesy to the guest bearing in mind that the occasion can...
Are you afraid of the dark? Well, that depends on whether we are talking about horror movies or the national power supply! Just when Filipino consumers thought they could finally survive the summer’s rotational blackouts, the international energy market strolled in like a sequel villain,...
Athletes, who will bag medals at the Palarong Pambansa, will receive incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission, President Marcos announced. Marcos made the announcement in his video message during the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa in Agusandel del Sur on Sunday, May 24. "Masaya...
Senate Minority Leader Vicente “Tito” Sotto on Sunday, May 24 refuted Sen. Imee Marcos’ claim of a supposed plot to hold a constituent assembly (con-ass) in a bid to block Vice President Sara Duterte’s presidential bid in the 2028 elections. Sotto’s denial comes a few days after Sen....
Malacañang said arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be immediately enforced in the Philippines without the need for approval from local courts, stressing that the Marcos administration remains guided by law and due process. In an interview with DZMM on Sunday, May...
Saying the legislature needs him, Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong has asked Senator Panfilo "Ping" Lacson excise all thoughts about retirement. “We respectfully appeal to Sen. Lacson not to resign. The country continues to benefit from his experience, competence, integrity, and...
Parañaque City 2nd district Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan reminded his constituents that flood mitigation is a shared responsibility between the government. This, as Yamsuan thanked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) for immediately sending an amphibious excavator to begin work in...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the role of Filipino farmers, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs), and local communities in promoting Philippine food products on the global stage during the opening of IFEX Philippines 2026 in Pasay City. In a Facebook post on Saturday, May 23,...
