After Vice President Sara Duterte’s tongue-in-cheek remarks about Senator Imee Marcos in bringing her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, back to Davao, the senator made a straightforward response that she will do what is right. “Napakaraming umaasa, napakaraming inaasahan sa akin; ang...
Malacañang rejected accusations that President Marcos is obstructing the P200 legislated wage hike currently pending in Congress, saying he respects the ongoing deliberations and supports what is best for Filipino workers. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Kabataan...
President Marcos has offered sympathy to India after the deadly crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad on Thursday, June 12. "Filipinos are deeply saddened by the tragic crash of Air India Flight AI-171 in Ahmedabad," he said in his message. "On behalf of the Filipino people, I extend our...
The Philippines ' foreign policy has been anchored on building bridges, not walls, President Marcos told the diplomatic corps on Independence Day. Speaking before foreign dignitaries and government officials during the traditional Vin d’Honneur at Malacañan Palace on Thursday, June 12,...
Vice President Sara Duterte has celebrated Independence Day in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and among the personalities who came with her was Senator Imee Marcos. In her speech, she repeatedly mentioned the presidential sister. One of the several shoutouts was when she praised her Filipiniana dress,...
The lack of concern for the needs of the people is the true foe of freedom, President Marcos said on Independence Day as he slammed government officials who abuse their positions and abandon their duties. Speaking at the celebration of the 127th anniversary of Philippine Independence and...
President Marcos called on Filipinos to uphold their rights and freedoms through excellence, patriotism, and collective service to the nation as he led the celebration of the 127th anniversary of the proclamation of Philippine independence on Thursday, June 12. In his message, the President...
While Malacañang maintained that the impeachment is not the focus of President Marcos, it reminded that procedures related to the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte should not be manipulated. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro reiterated that the...
While President Marcos respects the legislative process in relation to the proposal to extend the term of barangay officials, he hopes that the changes would be aligned to good local governance. "Actually po, ang extension ng terms ay nasa pagdi-discuss pa po sa Kongreso at iginagalang naman po ng...
Inspection on the San Juanico Bridge must be done every three years, President Marcos said, citing that failure to do so has caused the bridge to deteriorate. During an inspection of the 52-year-old bridge on Wednesday, June 11, Marcos said the structure may look good but it has actually reached a...
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected the San Juanico Bridge on Wednesday, June 11. Marcos said the government has a rehabilitation plan for the iconic bridge built during the administration of father President Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. However, he said defects were observed...
President Marcos has given private power provider Siquijor Island Power Corp. (SIPCOR) six months to fully resolve the energy crisis in Siquijor, warning that failure to deliver a permanent solution is not an option. Marcos said this following weeks of island-wide blackouts and rotational...
