Malacañang believes the passage of priority bills remains possible by June, at least on the executive department 's side. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no issue on the Palace 's side. But it cannot speak for the Senate, which,...
Malacañang said President Marcos is prepared to work with any Senate leader as long as the chamber’s actions are in the best interest of the Filipino people. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s statement that Senate...
Malacañang said the change in the Senate leadership should not halt the passage of 21 priority bills identified during the previous leadership. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that just because there was a reorganization in the Senate, it does not mean the...
The government has added five more projects to its 2026 National Priority Plan (NPP), bringing the total to 14 initiatives that private-sector donors can fund to enjoy tax perks, as agencies are being directed to prioritize spending amid a national energy emergency. In an addendum posted on its...
To help educators find affordable homes, the Department of Education (DepEd) has secured priority access for public school teachers and education personnel in the housing fairs of the Home Development Mutual Fund, in partnership with the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is urging the public to stop faking disabilities to access benefits and privileges reserved for persons with disabilities (PWDs), calling the act unethical and disrespectful. DSWD Assistant Secretary and spokesperson Irene Dumlao said...
Malacañang described the progress of the anti-political dynasty bill in the Congress as a "good sign." "Maganda pong senyales iyan kung kanila po itong minamadali (ang discussion sa anti-dynasty bill) dahil iyan din po ang nais ng Pangulo (That is a good sign if they are expediting the discussion...
President Marcos has approved 21 priority measures up for passage in June this year, including the proposal to abolish travel tax, Malacañang said. Marcos met with the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) on Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, to discuss the priority bills that are...
Just because President Marcos did not certify the four priority bills as urgent does not mean he lacked sincerity in wanting them passed as soon as possible, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the message of the President was clear: the four...
President Marcos and Congress leaders have identified 44 measures under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) of the 20th Congress, focusing on agriculture, social services, energy security, and governance reforms. The measures were finalized during the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Tuesday, September 30, said it has urged Congress to prioritize amendments to key education laws, including the School-Based Feeding Program and the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private Education (GASTPE), during the first...
Marking a pivotal step in aligning higher education and technical-vocational training with workforce demands, the Commission on Higher Education (CHED) on Monday, September 15, signed a Joint Memorandum Circular (JMC) with the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) to...
