Carl Cruz had a choice: stay comfortable or seek a new challenge. After three decades building a successful career in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry, he chose the latter, venturing into the world of telecommunications. “What 's there to prove?” This was the question his...
President Marcos has declared November 7 of each year as a special national working holiday to commemorate the establishment of the country’s first mosque and the introduction of Islam in the Philippines. Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12228 on July 9, 2025, which designated November 7 as Sheikh...
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has passed about $9 billion in federal spending cuts requested by President Donald Trump, including deep reductions to public broadcasting and foreign aid, moving forward on one of the president 's top priorities despite concerns from several Republican...
President Marcos is not closing his doors on Vice President Sara Duterte in terms of her meaningful recommendations to resolve issues concerning the nation. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement when sought to respond to the remark of Duterte...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa said on Thursday, July 17, that he would skip President Marcos’ fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28. "Ayaw kong makipagplastikan. Alangan naman pupunta ko doon na nakasimangot. Pangit, di ba? Alangan naman pupunta ko doon na pa-smile-smile kahit...
President Marcos has appointed energy sector veteran Francis Saturnino Juan as chairperson of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC), following the resignation of Monalisa Dimalanta, Malacañang announced Thursday, July 17. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
The end simply doesn 't justify the means for Senator Joel Villanueva when it comes to online gambling. "We are destroying the moral fiber of our society. So hindi ko ho makita yung justification na kikita kasi ang pamahalaan versus the damages na ating nararanasan na po ngayon (So I...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will not be joining President Marcos in his upcoming trip to the United States. This was disclosed by Palace Press Officer Claire Castro in an interview on Wednesday, July 16. "Hindi po (No)," she said when asked if the First Lady will be among the President...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council adopted a resolution on Tuesday, July 15, supporting a request to the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Netherlands, to release and repatriate former President Rodrigo Duterte here, citing humanitarian, judicial, and jurisdictional grounds. The...
After 10 years of being idle, three China-made trains finally became operational on Wednesday, July 16. President Marcos announced the start of the commercial operation of three Dalian trains which were among the trains purchased in 2014 from the Chinese firm CCRC Dalian Co. Its full operation...
President Marcos lauded the “impressive” ongoing construction of the first phase of the Metro Manila Subway Project (MMSP), saying it will reduce travel time from Valenzuela to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) from two hours to just 40 minutes upon completion. Marcos said this as...
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has cancelled the candidacy of President Roxas town, Capiz province Mayor Receliste “Tanoy” Escolin two weeks after his “fourth” term started. The Comelec First Division said Escolin violated the three-term rule when he filed his...
