President Marcos is set to travel to Washington, D.C., from July 20 to 22, Malacañang confirmed Friday, July 11, as both countries continue high-level discussions on economic and security cooperation. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after United States Secretary of State...
Malacañang said the Philippines being among the top 10 most peaceful countries in Southeast Asia inspires the Marcos administration to do better in maintaining peace and order in the country. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Thursday, July 10, that the...
Vice President Sara Duterte will skip President Marcos’ fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 28 as she would be in South Korea for a “Free Duterte Rally” the day before. The Vice President said that the rally will push through on July 27 and she would be flying home to the...
President Marcos has appointed a new Presidential Communications Office (PCO) secretary, his fifth communications chief three years into his term. Marcos named Dave Gomez as the new PCO chief, replacing Jay Ruiz. "We are pleased to announce that President R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Mr. Dave Gomez...
President Marcos reaffirmed the national government’s support for all local government units (LGUs) regardless of political affiliation, saying public service must rise above partisanship. “Walang kulay ng politika ang paglilingkod sa bayan (There is no political color in serving the...
President Marcos has extended his sympathies to the American people and expressed solidarity with the United States, following the deadly floods that inundated parts of Texas and left over 100 people dead and hundreds more missing. In a statement on Thursday, July 10, the President offered prayers...
Malacañang said the alleged link of drug war crimes to the case of missing sabungeros gives more reason to undertake a more extensive and deeper investigation on their disappearance. “Kung ganyan po ang nakikita sa mga imbestigasyon, mas lalo pa po dapat itong palawigin, iyong pag-iimbestiga...
Malacañang believes that every public servant must be able to assess themselves, whether they are doing their job or just politicking or going on vacations. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this as a response to the statement of Vice President Sara...
President Marcos bared his plan to eventually remove the out-of-pocket expenses of patients, who are Philippine Health Insurance Corporation, if the country 's economy improves further. Citing other country 's healthcare systems, the President said it is his aspiration to expand...
Malacañang has welcomed the increasing labor force participation rate in the country, saying it was the result of the administration 's job fairs. “Siyempre po masaya po at malugod na tinatanggap po ng Pangulo ang pag-uulat na iyan dahil nakikita po natin ang pagpupursige ng administrasyon...
Senator Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri expressed his belief that taxing online gambling is not an answer to the social ills it will cause Filipinos. "Let’s not earn at the expense of our people," he said. “We passed a law taxing POGO operations in the country and it did not stop the moral scourge...
Malacañang said the next Ombudsman must be decent, brave, and fair. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said President Marcos has yet to receive the shortlist for the new Ombudsman. However, the next official to hold the post must have the key characteristics of a...
