President Marcos has led the opening of a new segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) and announced that motorists may use it toll-free for one month. “I can announce na mabuksan ito starting 12 midnight tonight and for one month, wala na muna toll (I can announce that this will open...
President Marcos said the government is correcting the misuse of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) by directing resources straight to local governments and communities under the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program. In a speech on the program’s launch in General Trias, Cavite, on...
LEGAZPI CITY – Guinobatan Mayor Ann Gemma Ongjoco on Sunday thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for the swift response of the national government following the heavy ashfall caused by Mayon Volcano that affected 44 barangays. Ongjoco said the visit of Department of Public Works and Highways...
President Marcos said the government has mobilized a full response to assist communities affected by ashfall from Mayon Volcano, with clearing operations ongoing and basic needs in Albay already addressed. The President said he received updates from agencies on the ground, including the Department...
The proposed National Land Use Act and the amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act are expected to be approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives this week. This, as the 300-plus strong chamber under House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III convenes for...
President Marcos has ordered the immediate assistance to communities affected by ashfall from the ongoing Mayon Volcano unrest, Malacañang said. Marcos made the directive, noting Guinobatan and Camalig, Albay. According to Malacañang, response operations have been mobilized to protect public...
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos is rallying his congressman-colleagues to swiftly pass the proposed Kalinga Act, which is seen to provide relief for poor Filipinos, the middle class, and small business owners amid elevated fuel costs. Marcos made the call ahead of...
Senator Imee Marcos has called on the government to aggressively pursue direct government-to-government (G2G) oil procurement to cushion the impact of the ongoing global oil crisis. Marcos pointed this out as she questioned the government’s inability to pursue a G2G deal with Russia. The...
CEBU CITY – “FLR” and “OMB.” Sen. Imee Marcos on Saturday, May 2, said that these three “little words” may affect how members of the House of Representatives will vote on the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. The FLR (for later release) that Marcos was referring to is a...
President Marcos has urged student-beneficiaries of the government’s scholarship program to take their studies seriously, emphasizing that education is a lifelong asset. “Mapakinabangan ninyo ito at mag-aral kayong mabuti at napakahalaga ng magandang edukasyon (Make the most of this and study...
President Marcos said the Philippines is expanding opportunities for Filipino athletes as he met with Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani to strengthen cooperation in sports development and explore future hosting prospects. The President welcomed the Qatari...
President Marcos has vowed to deliver “disenteng trabaho” (decent jobs) for Filipinos as he acknowledged the burden of rising fuel prices, electricity costs, and basic goods on workers. In a speech during the 124th Labor Day Celebration in General Santos City, the President said the government...
