President Marcos believes he needs to continue what his father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr., had started. As he visited the tomb of his father at the Libingan ng mga Bayani on the All Souls' Day on Friday, Nov. 1, Marcos said that for his father to be able to rest in peace, the work that...
President Marcos on Friday, Nov. 1, refused to comment on Vice President Sara Duterte’s warning that she would dig up his father, former president Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s remains. “I’d rather not. Thank you,” Marcos said in a chance interview during his visit to his father’s tomb at the...
President Marcos hopes that by observing All Saints' and Souls' Days, Filipinos would become better persons and stewards of the nation. People start to visit their departed loved ones at Angono Municipal Cemetery in Angono, Rizal on Oct. 30, 2024, a day before the start of Undas 2024. (Santi...
President Marcos has issued Proclamation No. 727 listing the 10 regular and eight special nonworking days for 2025. File photos The regular holidays are the following: New Year’s Day - Jan. 1 (Wednesday) Araw ng Kagitingan - April 9 (Wednesday) Maundy Thursday - April 17 Good Friday -...
Senator Imee R. Marcos on Thursday, October 31 questioned the continuing severe flooding in the Bicol region, as she questioned how the P132 billion allocation for its flood control project since 2018 was utilized. “It’s unacceptable that ₱132 billion has been designated for...
Measures declaring special nonworking days in three provinces have lapsed into law following the non-signing of President Marcos within the period prescribed by the Constitution. Under the Constitution, a bill may become a law, even without the President's signature, if the President does not sign...
President Marcos has signed into law measures that increase the capabilities of hospitals in different parts of the country to cater to the needs of the people. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos signed on Oct. 26 Republic Act (RA) No. 12040 which upgraded the...
Patient transport vehicles (PTVs) must be given to every local government unit (LGU) in need, and politics should not be the basis in doing so. President Marcos made the remark during the turnover of 90 PTVs to 90 LGUs in the provinces of Cebu, Bohol, Negros Occidental, and Northern Samar on...
President Marcos has ordered local government units (LGUs) in areas expected to be hit by Super Typhoon Leon to prepare for its potential impact. Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecaster shows the Enhanced Infrared Image of...
President Marcos said that the newly opened Maersk Optimus Distribution Center will bring the country's logistics system a step closer to becoming a "powerful force" that will bridge the country's islands, breathe life into different industries, and bring people together toward development....
President Marcos has paid a courtesy call on Iglesia Ni Cristo (INC) Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo ahead of the religious leader's 69th birthday on Oct. 31. COURTESY CALL — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. visits Iglesia Ni Cristo Executive Minister Eduardo Manalo at the INC Central...
The Philippines is "doing better" in addressing food poverty, President Marcos said as he cited the drop in the number of food poor families in the country. “We are doing a better job of feeding people who need it,” Marcos said during a sectoral meeting in Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, Oct. 29....
