Rumors are rife and cannot be outrightly dignified. This was how Malacañang responded to rumors of a looming Cabinet revamp, claiming that two more Cabinet members, aside from Transportation Secretary Jaime Bautista, have stepped down from their posts. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John...
President Marcos has appointed former Bases Conversion and Development Authority president Vivencio "Vince" Bringas Dizon as the new secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOTr). Former BCDA president Vince Dizon (Photo courtesy of BCDA) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin disclosed on...
While Malacañang was grateful that 59 percent of Filipinos were satisfied with the administration of President Marcos, it reiterated that such "periodic mood meter readings" are not the basis of effective public service. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John Louie Abrina) In a statement,...
Malacañang stayed tight-lipped over a petition lodged before the Supreme Court against the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), saying it is "too soon to comment" about the matter. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said it was too early to comment on the...
President Marcos is not blocking the attempts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, he was only stating his opinion over the matter. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John Louie Abrina) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the statement on Friday, Jan. 24, when sought for a comment on...
Ignore the noise and focus on uplifting the lives of Filipinos, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin told public servants. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (Photo courtesy of PCO) In his speech at the 2025 Budget Execution Forum on Friday, Jan. 24, Bersamin urged fellow public servants to renew...
If the logic implied during the peace rally of the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) is followed, it will "incur a very detrimental precedent," Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile said. Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) "As a nation and a state,...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has encouraged all government officials, civil society leaders, and policymakers to participate in advocating a transparent and accountable governance. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin speaks during the media launch of the Open Government Partnership (OGP)-Asia...
Malacañang has nothing to do with the removal of Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co as chairperson of the House Committee on Appropriations. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin ((John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN) "I have no opinion on that. That’s the discretion of the Congress," Executive...
It is Vice President Sara Duterte's privilege to run for president in the next elections, Malacañang said. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John Louie Abrina/ MANILA BULLETIN) "I think it’s too premature but it’s her privilege," Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said in an ambush interview...
Malacañang expressed hopes that the peace rally held by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) would bring clarity on issues the country is facing. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin In a statement on Monday, Jan. 13, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said he hoped that aside from bringing clarity to the...
Increases, such as the hike in members' contribution to the Social Security System (SSS), were studied well based on actuarial considerations, a Palace official said, amid calls to suspend the proposed SSS contribution increase. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales)...
