President Marcos said there is no bad blood between him and former executive secretary Lucas Bersamin, following the latter 's exit from the Cabinet last week. In a press conference on Monday afternoon, Nov. 24, Marcos has put the issue to rest, saying they have already talked and all is fine....
Malacañang refused to divulge the reason behind the sudden exit of former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin Secretary Lucas Bersamin from the Cabinet, choosing to keep the matter at rest. "Nag-usap naman po sila ng Pangulo face-to-face at (He and the President have already talked face-to-face...
Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin bared he did not resign from his post on Monday, Nov. 17, contrary to the announcement made by Malacañang on the same day. In a phone interview with the Malacañan Press Corp on Wednesday, Bersamin disclosed that he only signed a letter about his position...
Malacañang has bared that Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Budget and Management Secretary Amenah Pangandaman have resigned from their respective posts "out of delicadeza" after their offices were linked to the flood control anomalies. President Marcos has appointed Finance Secretary Ralph...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, Nov. 17, neither confirmed nor denied that he has been replaced as executive secretary. "Let 's wait for the official announcement," Bersamin said in a message when asked if it was true that he has been replaced. Bersamin also denied on Sunday,...
Malacañang said it has yet to confirm whether the International Criminal Court (ICC) has indeed issued a warrant for the arrest of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa in relation to the deaths linked to the bloody drug war of the previous administration. Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Malacañang said it will not automatically release the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of President Marcos’ Cabinet members, stressing that access will be allowed only through formal requests with legitimate justification. In an interview, Executive Secretary Lucas...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has denied allegations that his office received a 15 percent cut from billions worth of infrastructure projects. Bersamin said this after former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) undersecretary Roberto Bernardo alleged that Education Undersecretary...
Malacañang has announced the suspension of classes at all levels and government work in several areas across Luzon on Monday, Sept. 22, due to the forecasted heavy rainfall brought about by Super Typhoon Nando and the southwest monsoon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 97 signed by Executive...
Malacañang has announced the suspension of work in the Executive Branch from 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, to allow workers to spend time with their families and celebrate Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 96 on Friday, Sept. 19,...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stressed that the National Expenditure Program (NEP) should serve as a guide for lawmakers in budget deliberations, not as a fixed target. Bersamin said this after he issued a sharper rebuke to lawmakers on Saturday, Sept. 6, rejecting suggestions that the 2026...
Malacañang bristled at attempts by some members of the House of Representatives to pin the blame for alleged anomalies in the proposed 2026 budget on the Executive, urging lawmakers instead to confront corruption within their own ranks. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said this after House...
