President Marcos highlighted the Philippines’ role in promoting international humanitarian law as he received International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) President Mirjana Spoljaric Egger in Malacañan this week. “Upholding international humanitarian law largely rests on the firm resolve...
Vice President Sara Duterte rejected claims that she was a “complete failure” as Education secretary, saying President Marcos’ attempts to persuade her to remain in the Cabinet prove otherwise. Duterte said this after Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro described the Vice...
President Marcos has marked the 42nd death anniversary of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., framing the commemoration as a moment of reflection and reconciliation. “The commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day brings to light a chapter in our nation’s shared story that continues to echo across...
President Marcos intends to see the investigations into irregular flood control projects concluded and those responsible held accountable before the end of his term, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the President expressed anger after seeing that a...
President Marcos expressed outrage after discovering that a P55-million riverwall project in Baliuag, Bulacan, had been recorded as “completed” by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) despite having no construction on the ground at all. “No, I’m not disappointed, I’m...
President Marcos has created a new inter-agency body to coordinate national efforts in education and workforce development amid persistent concerns over fragmented policies and inadequate support for teachers. Under Administrative Order No. 36 signed on Aug. 13, the President established the...
President Marcos said the government is close to achieving its goal of providing every province, city, and municipality in the country with a fully equipped Patient Transport Vehicle (PTV), calling the program a practical way to improve emergency healthcare. Marcos said this as he led the...
President Marcos has called on young Filipinos to think critically about online content and embrace nationalism, saying these values are essential in protecting the country’s sovereignty. In remarks delivered by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro during the “Usap Tayo, Bayan...
Malacañang said President Marcos remains focused on his work and is not concerned about early presidential survey results listing candidates who are not allied with him. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after a WR Numero survey showed that 31.4 percent of Filipinos said they...
President Marcos has called on the 252 graduates of the Philippine Merchant Marine Academy (PMMA) to live up to their class name “Kadaligtan” and uphold the country’s honor and tradition of service as they begin their careers in the maritime sector. Addressing the commencement exercises in...
President Marcos has reaffirmed Manila 's “strong and enduring” Strategic Partnership with Seoul as he spoke for the first time with newly elected South Korean leader Lee Jae Myung on Thursday, Aug. 14. President Lee, who assumed office on June 4, received Marcos’ warm congratulations...
Malacañang explained that the Ayuda para sa Kapos ang Kita Program (AKAP) was not given a fresh allocation in the proposed 2026 national budget because nearly half of its 2025 funds remain unused. In a press briefing on Thursday, Aug. 14, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the...
