President Marcos has approved the country’s first National Digital Connectivity Plan (NDCP), a long-term master plan aimed at accelerating broadband rollout, lowering internet costs, and closing the digital divide nationwide, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT)...
President Marcos has condemned the ambush on Shariff Aguak Mayor Akmad Ampatuan in Maguindanao del Sur, ordering security agencies to act swiftly to maintain peace and protect local officials, Malacañang said Monday. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the...
Malacañang warned Bureau of Immigration (BI) officials that President Marcos expects strict compliance with his clean-government directive, as a probe continues into allegations of irregularities inside a BI detention facility following claims made by a Russian vlogger. Presidential Communications...
President Marcos stands by Filipino officials defending the country’s maritime rights, Malacañang said on Monday, Jan. 26, amid escalating word wars between the Chinese Embassy in Manila and Philippine officials over statements on the West Philippine Sea. In a press briefing, Presidential...
Malacañang dismissed as “fake news” claims that President Marcos will undergo surgery for diverticulitis, stressing that the Chief Executive remains in good condition and is back to work. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no truth to social...
President Marcos has declared several special non-working days in select localities in January and February 2026 to allow residents to properly observe important founding anniversaries and local festivals. The proclamations were issued by authority of the President and signed by Executive Secretary...
Malacañang has said former congressman Mike Defensor should substantiate his claim that the impeachment complaint filed against President Marcos is a “scam.” Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday said this after Defensor...
President Marcos launched a new merit-based scholarship program that will allow top-performing senior high school and technical-vocational graduates nationwide to pursue higher education aligned with the country’s priority sectors. In his message at the launch of the PBBM-Gabay ng Bayan Programs,...
President Marcos said he has been diagnosed with diverticulitis, a common intestinal condition, but assured the public that his health is stable and that there is no cause for alarm. In an interview with Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro, the President said he is...
Malacañang called for national unity and sustained investor confidence following legal complaints filed against President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte. In a press briefing on Thursday, Jan. 22, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro acknowledged concerns...
President Marcos has ordered heightened security measures at Malampaya East 1 (MAE-1), directing the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to ensure the continuous protection of the newly discovered gas reservoir, seen as vital to the country’s energy security. In a press briefing on Thursday, Jan. 22,...
President Marcos spent the night under medical observation after experiencing discomfort, Malacañang said, as the Palace stressed that the President’s condition remains stable and that he has since returned to work. In a press briefing on Thursday, Jan. 22, Presidential Communications Office...
