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...
Malacañang has congratulated Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian after he formally assumed the Senate presidency, as it urged lawmakers to immediately act on priority measures of the Marcos administration. In a statement, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Claire Castro said President Marcos wants...
President Marcos has called Congress to a special session on June 17 to urgently act on priority legislative measures aimed at strengthening social protection, expanding access to education and healthcare, and providing greater support to vulnerable Filipinos amid ongoing energy challenges and...
President Marcos has approved the 2026 Strategic Investment Priority Plan (SIPP), identifying key industries and emerging technologies that will be prioritized for government incentives and investment promotion. Under Memorandum Order No. 47 signed on May 21, the President approved the latest SIPP...
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...
