Malacañang stayed tight-lipped over a petition lodged before the Supreme Court against the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA), saying it is "too soon to comment" about the matter. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said it was too early to comment on the...
The Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) has expressed interest in acquiring China's stake in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), following its recent share acquisition in Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP). In a briefing on Tuesday, Jan. 28, MIC President...
State-run Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) reported that it had generated P15.8 billion ($272 million) from the sale of its stake in AirTrunk, a leading data center operator in the Asia-Pacific region. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said this divestment, facilitated...
Synergy Grid and Development Philippines Inc. (SGP) has accepted a binding offer from the state-run Maharlika Investment Corporation (MIC) for a 20-percent stake to secure a foothold in the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), Malacañang said. MAIDEN INVESTMENT — President...
ILOILO CITY – Former Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog thanked President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for granting his request for executive clemency. FORMER Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick and his supporters celebrate the executive clemency granted by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, Jan. 27....
Gloria Romero, one of Philippine cinema's brightest icons, was "a great lady with the dignity of a true star," President Marcos said. Gloria Romero In a statement on Monday, Jan. 27, Marcos paid tribute to Romero who passed away on Saturday, Jan. 25 at the age of 91. 'I was deeply saddened to hear...
Economies across the Asia-Pacific region can withstand headwinds from the policies of the Trump 2.0 administration that are deemed detrimental to global free trade and climate financing, according to a top Asian Development Bank (ADB) official. Once the United States imposes tariffs, "China, of...
President Marcos has appointed a new undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). Jorjette Barrenechea Aquino was designated as new PCO undersecretary, replacing Cherbett Karen Maralit. Aquino was appointed by the President last Jan. 23, 2025. According to PCO Secretary...
President Marcos has granted former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog executive clemency, allowing him to run again for office, Malacañang confirmed Monday morning, Jan. 27. Former Iloilo City Mayor Jed Patrick Mabilog (Mark Balmores/ MANILA BULLETIN/File) In a text message, Executive...
4Ps Party-list Rep. Marcelino "Nonoy" Libanan (Facebook) President Marcos must certify as urgent a package of bills that would enable the country to produce more doctors, which are badly needed to strengthen the public healthcare system. Thus,...
President Marcos hoped that observing Al Isra Wal Mi’raj would inspire the Muslim community in the country to continue participating in building a peaceful and progressive nation for all. “As you venerate this historic miracle through supplication and prayer, may its essence inspire among the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the close relationship of President Marcos with Middle Eastern leaders and the presence of Filipinos in the region contributed to the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
