On Father 's Day, President Marcos received an "order" from his family, instructing him to rest, not hold stressful meetings, and enjoy a sweet treat. First Lady Liza Marcos and their sons, Sandro, Simon, and Vincent, gave the President a unique Father 's Day greeting by issuing an...
Senator Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, June 21 lauded the President for successfully repatriating the 24 Filipinos who were detained in Russia for nine (9) months after raising their case personally with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Lacson said it is considered one of the significant...
President Marcos has ordered the release of an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government 's repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the additional funds would...
The 24 Filipinos who were freed after spending nine months in detention in Russia have finally returned home and reunited with their families following the intervention of President Marcos. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the first batch of six Filipinos arrived at the Ninoy...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has adopted the rules that will govern the trial of former president Rodrigo Duterte, which is set to start on Nov. 30. In a 23-page decision dated June 19, Trial Chamber III issued its "Directions on the Conduct of Proceedings," laying down timelines and...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte will not attend the second status conference in his International Criminal Court (ICC) case next week after waiving his right to be present during the proceedings. In a statement, the ICC said Duterte would skip the June 23 hearing in The Hague, Netherlands, after...
CEBU CITY – Sen. Risa Hontiveros expressed willingness to run for president in the 2028 elections. During a speaking engagement at the Phinma-Southwestern University here on Friday, June 19, Hontiveros said she is preparing for the possibility of going up against Vice President Sara Duterte, who...
The Marcos administration posted its lowest net satisfaction rating since taking office in 2022, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that found the score to be the weakest recorded by any Philippine administration since 2010. Results of the March 24-31 survey showed the...
President Marcos is back in Manila after a short trip to Russia, which he described as "very productive." Marcos and his delegation arrived at 4:02 p.m. at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, June 19, Malacañang said. In his arrival statement, Marcos said that during his trip, he joined...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, June 19, that it was finalizing extensive security preparations as the Senate gears up for the start of the impeachment trial against Vice President Sara Duterte. Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., PNP Chief, announced that personnel of...
An orderly Senate that tackles priority measures is "exactly what we have been hoping for," President Marcos said. "Well, that is exactly what we have been all hoping for, that things become more orderly, na maging maayos ang takbo ng Senado (that Senate runs smoothly)," Marcos stated in an...
President Marcos dismissed talk of another Cabinet reshuffle, saying there is no need to change his current team and warning that frequently moving officials around is counterproductive to effective governance. Marcos said this amid persistent rumors that some Cabinet secretaries could be replaced...
