Senator Bam Aquino has renewed his call for the government to formally declare a price freeze on basic commodities and essential goods, stating that this would help shield the public from the impact of surging oil prices driven by the Middle East crisis. “Mag-price freeze na sila. Mula noong...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to take part in Earth Hour on Saturday, March 28, and adopt energy-saving habits, stressing the importance of conservation amid the ongoing global energy crisis. In a video message, the President said this year’s observance, themed “Switch on Habits for...
Did you know that the House of Representatives has recently launched a free ride program benefitting commuters traveling from San Jose del Monte,in Bulacan to Welcome Rotonda in Quezon City? Dubbed "Biyaheng Damayan: Libreng Sakay mula sa Kongreso", the program is part of a temporary transport...
CALAMBA CITY, Laguna – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. turned over two ambulances to Laguna province on Friday. The ambulances were received by Gov. Sol Aragones. Aragones said these will strengthen emergency healthcare services. Mayor Ross Rizal of Calamba City said these will significantly...
Malacañang said President Marcos’ visible public engagements and program updates are meant to inform Filipinos—not for self-promotion—amid criticism over alleged violations of the anti-epal policy. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...
Senator Pia Cayetano on Friday, March 27 welcomed the successful drilling of the Camago-3 gas well, saying it a breakthrough for the Philippine’s energy security and local energy production. “This comes as a source of hope and opportunity, especially at a time when the conflict in West Asia...
Senator Imee Marcos called on the Social Security System (SSS), Government Service Insurance System (GSIS), PAG-IBIG, and the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) to implement a temporary suspension of collections. Marcos is also pushing for a loan moratorium to ease the mounting burden...
Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) graduates were challenged by President Marcos to cleanse their ranks so that the wrongdoings of a few will not taint the entire reputation many of them have built. "To our graduates, I challenge you to transform the PNP into one that is deeply trusted by...
President Marcos said that the Philippines ' hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in May will still push through despite the ongoing war in the Middle East. It will proceed as scheduled, Marcos said, but will only be a "barebones ASEAN Summit," stressing that it...
President Marcos said proposals to repeal the Oil Deregulation Law and remove the value-added tax (VAT) on fuel are being studied, but stressed that the government is focused on immediate measures to ease the impact of rising oil prices. “As I said before, nothing is being discounted,” he told...
President Marcos assured the public that the country has enough crude oil supply to last until the end of June this year, even as the government continues to brace for the impact of the Middle East conflict on global fuel prices. Speaking during the opening of the NAIAX westbound off-ramp to the...
CABATUAN, Isabela – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspected a newly constructed super health center during his brief visit to this town on Thursday. Accompanying the President were House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III, Gov. Rodolfo T. Albano III, and Vice Gov. Francis Faustino “Kiko”...
