The real fight against corruption is not carried out through a debate, Malacañang said, shutting down former politician Chavit Singson 's dare for President Marcos to engage in a debate. "Ang paglaban sa korapsyon ay hindi dinadaan sa debate kundi sa pag aksyon para mapanagot ang dapat...
President Marcos has a total of P4.5-billion confidential and intelligence fund under the 2026 national budget. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the Office of the President (OP) has the same amount of confidential and intelligence funds as last year. Despite public clamor over secret funds, the...
Former politician and Ilocano kingpin Chavit Singson said he is going to Malacañan and challenge President Marcos, his "former friend," to a debate in relation to the anomalous flood control projects. Chavit, speaking at a supposed "emergency" press conference his camp arranged on Monday, Jan. 5,...
Senators on Monday, Jan. 5, welcomed President Marcos ' move to veto almost P92.5 billion in the 2026 national budget under the unprogrammed appropriations (UA). Marcos signed the P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in Malacañan on Monday. In a Viber message, Senate...
Stakeholders of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have asked the Office of the President and the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate allegations of smuggling protection, corruption, and abuse of authority involving officials of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), according to a...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Monday, January 5, said it is set to roll out major reforms in 2026 after President Marcos signed the P6.793-trillion national budget, granting the agency a historic P1.015-trillion allocation—the largest education budget in recent years and the first to...
President Marcos said politicians will be barred from distributing cash and other forms of financial assistance under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) to prevent patronage and ensure aid reaches intended beneficiaries. Speaking during the signing of the 2026 budget in Malacañan on Monday,...
Stressing that unprogrammed appropriations (UA) are not 'blank checks, ' President Marcos has vetoed almost P92.5 billion in the 2026 national budget which he signed on Monday, Jan. 5. "[T]o ensure that public funds are expended in clear service of national interest, I vetoed several...
President Marcos said the 2026 national budget is meant to restore public trust and enforce accountability after a year marked by disasters, economic strain, and the exposure of corruption in government. Speaking during the signing of the P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in...
Vice President Sara Duterte welcomed Her Excellency Sarah Hulton OBE, Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland to the Philippines, during a courtesy call at the Office of the Vice President (OVP) in Mandaluyong City last month. "Lubos ang ating kasiyahan na tanggapin...
The recent unprovoked strike by the United States against Venezuela constitutes a grave violation of international law, according to Senator Risa Hontiveros. “I strongly condemn this act of aggression, the oil-backed interests behind it, and the new world order it portends,” Hontiveros said in...
President Marcos is set to sign the 2026 national budget on Monday, Jan. 5, after undertaking a thorough review of the P6.793-trillion measure over the holidays. Presidential Communications Officer (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed on Sunday that the President will sign the budget on Monday....
