The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has unanimously confirmed the decision rejecting the request for former president Rodrigo Duterte 's interim release, ruling once again that his detention remains necessary. The Chamber’s decision, delivered at 5:30 p.m. (Manila time) by...
President Marcos underscored that bringing livelihood assistance and government services to indigenous peoples is exactly what the government should be doing. "Lagi kong sinasabi kasi maraming nagte-thank you. Huwag na kayong mag-thank you. Ito yung trabaho namin. Ito lang talaga ang dapat namin...
President Marcos has ordered transport and aviation authorities to coordinate with counterparts in Malaysia and Singapore to track down helicopters and aircraft allegedly linked to former congressman Zaldy Co, saying the government will not allow stolen public assets to be used to evade the law. In...
President Marcos has his basis in revealing that resigned lawmaker Zaldy Co has indeed blackmailed him over the ongoing investigation into flood control anomalies, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro maintained that Co, through his lawyer, has...
The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes Office (PCSO) is now just steps away from completing nationwide coverage of its medical transport support program after turning over 10 additional Patient Transport Vehicles (PTVs) on Friday, November 28, at its Main Office in Mandaluyong City. In a statement,...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III has refuted claims that the Senate—particularly he and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson—had cut the budgets of congressional districts, calling the accusations “unfounded” and “black propaganda.” Sotto said this on...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to value the resources the country is blessed with such as water and use them responsibly. "Ladies and gentlemen, let this milestone encourage us to value the resources that we are blessed with, use them responsibly, and take part in building a more...
President Marcos and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to strengthen cooperation in food security, agriculture, and digitalization during a phone call between the two leaders. Both leaders said this as they engaged in a phone conversation on Thursday, Nov. 27. In a Facebook post,...
President Marcos said the Philippines is preparing for an Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairship “built on peace and security, shared prosperity, and people-centered progress,” as the country gears up to host the regional bloc’s summits next year. Marcos said this following...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte has waived his right to appear before the International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber when it delivers its judgment on his bid for interim release on Nov. 28. In a signed waiver dated Nov. 25, Duterte informed the tribunal that he would not participate in the...
President Marcos announced an additional P15 million funding for the President Corazon C. Aquino General Hospital, also known as Baseco Hospital, to help expand healthcare services for residents of the Baseco Compound in Manila. Marcos said this as he visited the Baseco community and the...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Thursday, Nov. 27, said it was “not okay” that Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has been absent from the Senate’s budget deliberations, especially since he is supposed to defend the proposed 2026 budgets of key security agencies. Dela Rosa...
