President Marcos has signed a law that amends the safety measures and penalties under the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. (MANILA BULLETIN/ Arnold Quizol) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12209 which amended several sections of RA No. 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act. The law was...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to study the proposal to increase the insurance payment coverage for private motor vehicles in cases of road crash involving PUVs. Multiple vehicle collision on Subic-Clark-Tarlac Expressway (Photo courtesy of Philippine Red...
Economic reforms are expected to proceed, even as the political noise amplified by the midterm election results that "weakened" the Marcos administration 's hold on power may hamper efforts to enhance public-sector effectiveness, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). "Partial and...
Malacañang said the Marcos administration remains confident in its mandate following the midterm elections, emphasizing that while legitimate opposition is welcome, those working solely to derail government efforts will be dealt with accordingly. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM...
People who were involved in the sand dumping incident in the West Philippine Sea may face charges for violating two laws— the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and Philippine Mining Act, Malacañang said. Presidential Communications Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro holds a press briefing at...
President Marcos said Filipinos have elected leaders who will listen and act on the various challenges the country is facing. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In a message on Tuesday, May 13, Marcos thanked Filipinos for exercising their right...
President Marcos has successfully cast his vote for the 2025 midterm elections, but not after encountering a technical glitch that forced him to feed his ballot into the automated counting machine (ACM) twice with the assistance of a Commission on Elections (Comelec) personnel. RTVM screenshots...
Despite the dismal first-quarter growth mostly weighed down by world trade uncertainties, the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) sees the Philippine economy outperforming the region in 2025. "We will maintain our forecast of 6.1-percent growth this year, accelerating from 5.7 percent in 2024, making...
The Office of the President recognized the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its role in the Philippines’ exit from the grey list of global financial crimes watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF). In a ceremony at the Malacañan Palace, President Marcos, together with Executive...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to fight for their future through the ballot and to vote for those who are capable of serving them. In a video message on the eve of the May 12 midterm elections, Marcos called on the public to exercise their right and obligation to vote. "Ipinaglalaban natin...
President Marcos has urged Filipinos to fight for their future through the ballots, and advised them to vote for those who are capable of serving the public. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. In a video message on the day before the May 12 mid-term elections, Marcos called...
President Marcos paid tribute to all mothers on Mother 's Day, thanking them for their incomparable love. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong ' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos took to social media to greet all mothers on Sunday, May 11. "Mothers are the quiet strength...
