President Marcos refused to talk about the ongoing formation of an independent commission tasked to investigate anomalies at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) until it is actually done. Marcos neither confirmed, nor denied whether or not Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong will be...
Vice President Sara Duterte said on Monday, Sept. 1, that President Marcos was “too little, too late” when he ordered the probe into the anomalous flood control projects of the government, pointing out that rampant corruption isn’t just happening in the country’s infrastructure programs....
President Marcos said the government must not neglect tourist workers in times of disasters, stressing that the impact of calamities often force tourism businesses to close down. Marcos cited that tourist workers are among the most affected communities when typhoons hit the country. Thus, the...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure that the Turismo Asenso Loan Program is accessible to in need small tourism businesses around the country. In his speech during the awarding ceremony of tourism loan in Pasay City, Marcos directed the Department of Tourism (DOT),...
President Marcos said Malacañang is finalizing an executive order to create an independent commission tasked with investigating anomalies at the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), stressing that irregularities continue to be uncovered even in the proposed 2026 budget. In an interview...
President Marcos said he accepted the resignation of former Public Works and Highways Secretary Manuel Bonoan after the latter took “command responsibility” for alleged irregularities in flood control projects that happened during his tenure. Speaking to reporters in Pasay City on Monday,...
TIANJIN, China (AP) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi pledged on Sunday to resolve their border differences and bolster cooperation, ahead of the opening of a regional summit in Tianjin. Modi is on his first visit to China since relations between the two...
President Marcos has accepted the resignation of Public Works Secretary Manuel Bonoan and appointed Transportation Secretary Vince Dizon to head the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) as part of a wider anti-corruption campaign in government. In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 31,...
DAVAO CITY – Acting Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte urged supporters of former President Rodrigo Duterte to gather at The Hague on Sept. 23 for his confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court. Mayor Duterte said the gathering would show the strength and unity of the...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in a municipality in Biliran and two cities in Masbate and Sultan Kudarat in September. Through Proclamation No. 1003, Marcos declared Sept. 18, which falls on a Thursday, as a special non-working day in Tacurong City, Sultan Kudarat for the...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 93 that suspends the importation of regular and well-milled rice for 60 days. It shall take effect from Sept. 1 until Oct. 30 this year. Under EO 93 dated Aug. 29, Marcos said the suspension of the importation of regular and well-milled rice was...
President Marcos has highlighted the significant role of local government units (LGUs) in sustaining the gains of the Bangsamoro peace process, saying their participation was key to ensuring the success of normalization programs on the ground. “Normalization ensures human security. It is a...
