President Marcos has called on Filipinos to remain resilient and optimistic amid adversity as the country commemorates Holy Week. Malacañang, Manila Bulletin/Mark Balmores file photos In his message released by Malacañang on Sunday morning, April 13, the President urged Filipinos to learn from...
The government has officially transformed the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) into the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) after President Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12145 on April 10. File photos Under RA 12145, known as the Economy, Planning, and...
Malacañang has described President Marcos' Memorandum Order No. 36 allowing the issuance of sage conduct passes (SCPs) to amnesty applicants as a "powerful step" toward national healing and reconciliation. Malacañang photo "The move is expected to strengthen the government’s reintegration...
President Marcos has signed Memorandum Order (MO) No. 36, authorizing the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) to issue Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) to amnesty applicants. FIle photos In his speech at the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army, Camp BGen. Gonzalo H. Siongco in Datu Odin...
President Marcos has rejected the naturalization of controversial Chinese national Li Duan Wang, Malacañang announced on Friday, April 11. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the...
The Philippines and New Zealand are looking to take their relationship forward as both countries' leaders engaged in a conversation on Thursday, April 10. File photo of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the latter's visit to...
President Marcos and King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco renewed both countries' relationship as the two nations marked 50 years of diplomatic ties this year. Photos: Department of Foreign Affairs, Pexels In his message to King Mohammed dated April 10, President Marcos highlighted the...
President Marcos has ordered an investigation into the kidnapping and the death of Filipino-Chinese business tycoon Anson Que, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Castro said this after the Filipino-Chinese business community...
In a bid to make the licensure process more relevant and responsive, President Marcos said that the long-standing one-size-fits-all teacher board exam would be replaced with a specialization-based Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) starting September 2025. NEW EXAM SCHEME...
President Marcos highlighted the role of digital media in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as he led the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, April 9. BAGONG PILIPINAS MARKETPLACE — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads...
President Marcos has urged the public to honor the country's World War II heroes by protecting and building the nation through acts of service and patriotism. File photos Marcos said this as he joined in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan on Wednesday, April 9. In his message, the President described...
President Marcos has reminded newly promoted police generals to strike a careful balance between enforcing the law and upholding human rights as they take on greater leadership roles in the Philippine National Police (PNP). OATH-TAKING CEREMONY — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....