President Marcos said war is “never in the national interest” of the Philippines as he expressed hope for the swift end of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “It certainly was unexpected, and we never want war,” Marcos said when asked in an interview with Bloomberg if he supports the...
President Marcos said changes in relations with China are already taking place as he signaled openness to joint gas development with Beijing despite ongoing territorial disputes. “I think it’s certainly going to happen… there’s going to be a very, very serious restructuring,” Marcos said...
President Marcos said ferry and bus operators have committed not to increase fares this Holy Week despite rising fuel prices. In an interview with Bloomberg aired on Tuesday, March 24, the President said the commitment is part of the government’s efforts to ease the burden on commuters and the...
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely for the early de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with particular focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement was reached during a 20-minute telephone meeting on March 24,...
President Marcos has assured farmers in Camarines Sur of sustained government support as he inspected solar-powered irrigation projects aimed at boosting agricultural productivity. The President made the assurance during a visit to Bula on Monday, March 23, where he met with farmers and listened to...
Malacañang said President Marcos supports the proposed P50 price cap for imported rice as part of efforts to keep food prices stable. In her press briefing on Monday, March 23, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the proposal, put forward by the Department of...
Malacañang said President Marcos is carefully balancing the rollout of government assistance, transport fare policies, and inflation concerns as the country grapples with rising fuel prices. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President is weighing the...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro, on Monday, March 23, defended President Marcos for appointing acting secretaries and not secretaries to lead several agencies of the government. Castro, in a press briefing, said the President "means no offense to the...
Malacañang said President Marcos has yet to receive the emergency powers bill allowing the suspension or reduction of excise taxes on fuel, but assured the public that he will sign it immediately once it reaches his desk. In her press briefing on Monday, March 23, Presidential Communications...
Malacañang has justified the presence of elected officials during the rollout of cash aid for tricycle drivers, saying their participation did not violate the “anti-epal” provision under the 2026 national budget. In her press briefing on Monday, March 23, Presidential Communications Office...
President Marcos has welcomed another batch of repatriated overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the Middle East, as the government continues its evacuation efforts amid ongoing tensions in the region. A total of 343 repatriates—317 OFWs and 26 dependents from Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, and Saudi...
President Marcos has ordered the acceleration of the long-delayed rehabilitation of Marawi City and key infrastructure projects, including the Unified Grand Central Station, following updates presented during the eighth meeting of the Economy and Development Council. In a statement on Sunday, March...
