ILOILO CITY – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos became emotional at the graduation rites of her 25 law students at West Visayas State University (WVSU) on Friday, June 5. The First Lady was seen holding back tears when she was honored for her role as one of their professors at College of Law (COL)....
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Region XI on Friday, June 5, denied claims that President Marcos ordered the suspension of operations at the Davao City Sanitary Landfill (SLF), saying the decision was made at the regional level following a deadly trash-slide incident....
President Marcos has urged aspiring lawyers to remain steadfast in their principles and use their legal education in the service of the nation, stressing that character matters more than intelligence or eloquence in the legal profession. Speaking at the third Commencement Exercises of the West...
Malacañang has attributed the easing of inflation rate from 7.2 percent to 6.8 percent to the government 's targeted assistance to sectors affected by inflation and the energy emergency. "Ang pagbaba ng inflation sa 6.8% nitong Mayo ay magandang balita para sa mga pamilyang Pilipino (The...
Bicol Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon made a rather cryptic--but clearly comedic--post on Facebook Friday, June 5 wherein he uploaded a photo of a luggage ("maleta") filled with ripe mangoes and a wig collection for men. This was a day after Ridon ' name and those of other House members...
President Marcos on Friday, June 5, inspected the ongoing rehabilitation of the Maharlika Highway in Samar, saying the project will improve connectivity, reduce transport costs, and spur economic opportunities across the country. The President visited the road rehabilitation site in Pinabacdao,...
President Marcos has directed the Department of Energy (DOE) to restore power supply to normal levels as soon as possible. In his recent meeting with Energy officials, Marcos made several orders to the DOE, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. "Mahaba-haba po...
President Marcos will not tolerate any further disorder in the Senate, especially if it carries on until his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA). "Hindi (No)" was Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro 's stern response when asked if Marcos would tolerate the...
Despite the current leadership dispute in the Senate, Malacañang said it will recognize the leadership of Senate President pro tempore Sherwin Gatchalian. Whatever message Gatchalian relays to Malacañang will be the version it will acknowledge, Palace Press Officer and Communications...
Malacañang challenged a witness in a Senate hearing to present evidence supporting his claim that bags of cash were allegedly delivered to President Marcos ' residence in Paoay, Ilocos Norte. The Palace issued the response after Bernard Tube, who identified himself as a former Marine who...
President Marcos wants the long-delayed Anti-Political Dynasty Bill passed during his administration, Malacañang said on Thursday, June 4, after the House of Representatives approved its version of the measure. Speaking at a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Minority Leader 4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan gave props to his counterpart in the House of Representatives--Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos--for steering key measures in the chamber during a very difficult time in its history. Libanan did so in his sine...
