President Marcos has called on provincial governors to actively expose irregularities in government projects while also adopting programs that will ease the financial burden on Filipino families. Marcos said this following his disclosure of anomalous and “ghost” flood control projects under...
President Marcos said Malacañang is finalizing an executive order to create an independent commission tasked with investigating anomalies at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), stressing that irregularities continue to be uncovered even in the proposed 2026 budget. In an interview...
President Marcos said he accepted the resignation of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan after the latter took “command responsibility” for alleged irregularities in flood control projects that happened during his tenure. Speaking to reporters in Pasay City on Monday,...
President Marcos has accepted the resignation of Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan and appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to head the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as part of a wider anti-corruption campaign in government. In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 31,...
President Marcos has highlighted the significant role of local government units (LGUs) in sustaining the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process, saying their participation was key to ensuring the success of normalization programs on the ground. “Normalization ensures human security. It is a...
Vice President Sara Duterte urged President Marcos to seek advice from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) when addressing the country’s problems, stressing that Filipinos abroad are the “best consultants” on global best practices. Speaking to reporters in The Hague on Thursday, Aug. 28,...
President Marcos is willing to undergo a lifestyle check along with all members of the Executive branch, Malacañang said amid the administration’s probe into anomalous flood control projects. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the President ordered a lifestyle check on...
President Marcos reaffirmed the Philippines’ long-standing defense and security cooperation with Washington as he welcomed visiting US senators in Malacañan on Thursday, Aug. 28. In his remarks during the courtesy call of members of the US Senate Armed Services Committee and other congressional...
President Marcos has ordered lifestyle checks on government officials as part of an ongoing investigation into anomalous flood control projects, Malacañang said Wednesday, Aug. 27. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this following reports of substandard and irregular projects under...
President Marcos will travel to Cambodia for a state visit next month before heading to the United States to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, Malacañang announced. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 27, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that...
President Marcos told young competitors at the 14th WorldSkills ASEAN Manila 2025 that skills, knowledge, and creativity—not wealth or resources—define true success in today’s world. Marcos said this as he graced the opening ceremony of the largest showcase of professional and technical...
President Marcos congratulated tennis star Alex Eala after she became the first Filipino to win a singles match at a Grand Slam tournament in the Open era, saying the tennis heroine was only just beginning. “She’s only getting started! Congratulations, Alex! Kasama mo ang buong Pilipinas sa...
