Former Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin bared he did not resign from his post on Monday, Nov. 17, contrary to the announcement made by Malacañang on the same day. In a phone interview with the Malacañan Press Corp on Wednesday, Bersamin disclosed that he only signed a letter about his position...
President Marcos administered the oath of office of new Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and new Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Frederick Go, formalizing key changes in his economic and administrative team. The two officials took their oaths at the Study Room in Malacañan on Wednesday, Nov....
President Marcos remains focused on governance despite a spike in political noise, Malacañang said, stressing that “baseless and recycled claims” will not derail the President’s work. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez said this after presidential sister, Senator...
President Marcos has encouraged the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) to help in creating an environment where investors and the people view the Philippines as a "nation of promise." Marcos graced the 150th anniversary celebration of the HSBC held in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig...
Malacañang has reiterated that President Marcos will not undergo hair follicle drug test, saying he will not give in to any provocation from his critics. Responding to the dare of Senator Imee Marcos that she would agree to undergo a DNA test if the President agrees to do a hair follicle test,...
BACOLOD CITY – The Visayan Bloc called on government colleagues and the public to look past political drama and distractions and declared their strong support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. amid ongoing corruption controversies. “We urged everyone to unite behind the reforms that strengthen...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has intensified recovery operations in communities devastated by Super Typhoon Uwan and Typhoon Tino, pairing clearing efforts with the rapid rollout of alternative learning modes to keep education on track despite widespread destruction. In a statement issued...
Despite the recent movement in the Cabinet, Malacañang made an assurance that the national budget for next year will be passed on time. Palace Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro gave an assurance that changes of leadership in the Department of Finance (DOF) and...
President Marcos went to Albay on Tuesday, Nov. 18, to inspect schools damage by Super Typhoon Uwan and ensure that assistance is given to affected residents. Marcos has inspected the Cararayan-Naga Elementary School (CNES) in the town of Tiwi and interacted with students who were attending their...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Tuesday, Nov. 18, rejected former Ako Bicol Rep. Zaldy Co’s allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered ₱100 billion in budget insertions and received a supposed ₱25-billion “commission” from the amount. During the...
Malacañang said there is currently no plan to pursue any legal actions against Senator Imee Marcos after her drug allegations against President Marcos and the First Family. "Let’s just wait and see. As of now, we do not have any plans of making and legal action against her. So, let’s just...
Senator Imee Marcos on Tuesday responded to the fresh remarks of her nephew, House Majority Leader and Ilocos Norte 1st District Rep. Sandro Marcos, after he criticized her for accusing President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his family of illegal drug use. In a Facebook post, the senator said Sandro...
