Malacañang stressed that the people behind the "transition council" only have one goal—to remove President Marcos from office for their "own vested interests." Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro made the statement, following the revelation of Senate President...
Vice President Sara Duterte said President Marcos should undergo a drug test to dispel allegations raised recently by his own sister, Senator Imee Marcos, that members of the First Family are using illegal drugs. In an interview with News5 during the "DU30" fun run on Sunday, Nov. 23, Duterte said...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson underscored on Saturday, Nov. 22, that the Senate will not allow the reenactment next year of the 2025 national budget--the same budget that had earlier been described as corrupt to the core. Lacson says this is why the Senate is adopting measures...
Amid persistent criticism that the Office of the Ombudsman’s probe was all talk, Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said on Saturday, Nov. 22, that the arrest orders for resigned congressman Zaldy Co and 17 others were proof that those doubts were misplaced. Lacson had this...
President Marcos underscored that space science must directly benefit communities, saying the country’s growing space capabilities should strengthen climate resilience, disaster response, and sustainable development. Marcos said this as he led the 31st Asia-Pacific Regional Space Agency Forum...
President Marcos has paid tribute to the late Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile, calling him a rare public servant who refused to take part in anything he believed went against the nation’s interest. Marcos delivered the eulogy in Malacañan Palace on Friday, Nov. 21, describing Enrile as a...
President Marcos announced that the Ombudsman has filed cases and issued arrest warrants against former lawmaker Zaldy Co and 17 others in connection with the multibillion-peso anomalies in flood control projects. In a video message, the President said the warrants were based on evidence gathered...
President Marcos has launched “Oplan Kontra Baha,” a large-scale dredging and desiltation drive across Metro Cebu’s major waterways, following the massive flooding that submerged many parts of the province during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino early this month, In his speech during the event...
Local chief executives and major business groups expressed their full support for President Marcos this week, with provincial governors, city mayors, and key industry leaders affirming stability and cooperation despite ongoing political issues, Malacañang said. In a press release, the Presidential...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will now turn over all evidence they have gathered on alleged flood control anomalies to the Office of the Ombudsman, President Marcos announced. In a video message uploaded to his social...
The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber is set to deliver its judgment on former president Rodrigo Duterte 's requests for interim release on Nov. 28. According to the ICC, the Appeals Chamber will issue its decision at 5:30 p.m. (Manila time) on Friday next week. In a decision...
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III has urged the leadership of the Philippine National Police (PNP) that members of the Police Security and Protection Group (PSPG) who escort or provide security to VIPs be given regular lectures and workshops on respect and proper decorum. During the...
