The Marcos administration has mobilized a whole-of-government recovery effort for communities affected by the June 8 magnitude-7.8 earthquake in Jose Abad Santos, Davao Occidental, with Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos leading the rollout of national government programs in the municipality. Abalos,...
President Marcos has extended his condolences to the families of the victims and the Ateneo de Zamboanga University community following the fatal shooting at the school’s Junior High School campus in Zamboanga City early this week. Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos personally conveyed the...
CEBU CITY — Cabinet Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. was recognized by Cebu’s local leaders during his recent visit to the province, as officials hailed his appointment to the Cabinet as well as his continued engagement with local government units (LGUs) The Cebu Provincial...
ILOILO CITY—Cabinet Secretary Benjamin “Benhur” Abalos Jr. lashed at the Norwegian AI data center proponent Daniel Stefan Robertsen for walking out of a public hearing and cussing reporters in Iloilo. “His behavior is deplorable,” Abalos said in a statement. A visibly irked Robertsen...
BACOLOD CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is keeping a close watch on the twin challenges confronting Negros Island’s sugar and blue swimming crab industries, according to Cabinet Secretary Benjamin Abalos Jr. Abalos, in a media interview during his visit to the province on Friday, July...
Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos has assured city and municipal councilors that Malacañang remains open to their concerns, saying the Marcos administration is committed to working closely with local governments in addressing the needs of their communities. Speaking during the 2026 Second Quarterly...
CEBU CITY – Highlighting an enduring spirit of unity, peace, and progress, the province of Bohol recently celebrated its 172nd founding anniversary. Cabinet Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos graced the celebration at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City on Wednesday, July 22. With the...
Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos said Filipinos deserve to be treated with dignity and respect as he joined the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in condemning China Daily 's publication of AI-generated videos and editorial cartoons depicting Filipinos in a racist and dehumanizing manner. In...
Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos has visited the wake of slain Move It rider Fabio Norberte Jr. to personally convey President Marcos ' condolences to the victim 's family and assure them of the government 's support. During the visit on Friday, July 17, Abalos extended financial...
The Mandaluyong City government has started providing free Rokid Artificial Intelligence (AI) glasses to residents with visual disabilities as part of its initiative to promote inclusive services through technology. The city government announced on Wednesday, July 15, the launch of what it called...
Newly installed Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. will not serve in the traditional role of Cabinet secretary but will instead make nationwide rounds to represent President Marcos, Malacañang said. President Marcos has directed Abalos to travel around the country to ensure that government...
President Marcos has appointed former Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. as Cabinet Secretary, bringing back a key Palace position that the President himself abolished at the start of his administration. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced...
