Malacañang bared that the Department of Health (DOH) is studying the provision of free pay wards or shared rooms in DOH-run hospitals for direct contributors of Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). "Libreng pay wards or shared room sa mga ospital ng Depart of Health (DOH),...
Despite the Philippines having multiple spokespersons on maritime, the country 's stance and messaging over maritime issues will remain consistent and unified, Malacañang said. The existing spokespersons tackling maritime issues, such as the West Philippine Sea and National Maritime Council,...
President Marcos has congratulated Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on her historic electoral win. In a social media post on Tuesday, Feb. 10, Marcos congratulated the Prime Minister for the victory of her Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) in a snap election held on Feb. 8. “A landslide...
Malacañang said the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) will review the case of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina who was convicted abroad for drug trafficking, amid her petition for clemency. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the OES will review the latest...
President Marcos has approved 21 priority measures up for passage in June this year, including the proposal to abolish travel tax, Malacañang said. Marcos met with the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) on Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, to discuss the priority bills that are...
President Marcos has expressed hope for United States President Donald Trump 's attendance in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by the Philippines this year. Marcos conveyed his hope of welcoming Trump to Manila during his speech at the presentation of...
It is too early to conclude that the fight against corruption, which stemmed from the massive flood control scandal, was a failure, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that considering some individuals have already been charged and...
President Marcos maintains his position over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), thus, the country should also remain consistent in expressing its rights and interests amid disputes, Malacañang said. Marcos remains firm that no part of the country 's territory should be surrendered to any foreign...
It would be better if Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who was convicted abroad for drug trafficking, personally seeks clemency from the President, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro deemed it preferable for Veloso to write to President Marcos over...
Malacañang said reports of public dissatisfaction toward Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco and Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro Herboso circulating online are mere speculation, stressing that they continue to enjoy President Marcos’ trust. In a press briefing, Presidential...
President Marcos is confident lawmakers will base their decision on evidence rather than politics following the Justice panel’s adoption of a report dismissing impeachment complaints against him. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Senator Imee Marcos denied she initiated moves to unseat Senate President Vicente ”Tito” Sotto III, clarifying she was in fact the last to find out about such plan. Addressing her statement to the Senate leader, the President’s sister said she did not orchestrated any Senate coup and the...
