President Marcos reminded newly promoted Philippine National Police (PNP) generals that elevation in rank comes with greater accountability, stressing that leadership is measured not by authority but by how officers uphold public trust and the rule of law. Speaking during the oath-taking of 50...
Malacañang is not considering the thought of resorting to any "plan B" or a reenacted budget amid a "deadlock" on the bicameral deliberations on the proposed 2026 national budget. "Ayaw namin isipin ang plan B. Sana maipasa ang 2026 budget (We do not want to think of a plan B. We hope the 2026...
Despite being runningmates in the 2022 national elections, President Marcos has no knowledge of the alleged transactions of Vice President Sara Duterte with drug dealers and Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGO). Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos...
Malacañang asserted that the opening of the Bucana Bridge in Davao City was not premature, citing that the road approach leading to the bridge was initially cleared for limited access. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro explained on Tuesday, Dec. 16, that the...
Recognizing that stronger foundational skills are key to achieving quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) is strengthening reforms in basic education, particularly those focused on early grade levels. “In DepEd, we have deliberately shifted our focus toward stronger foundational...
In meeting Rhodora Alcaraz Tuñacao, the overseas Filipino worker who braved the tragic Tai Po fire in Hong Kong and saved a baby, President Marcos could not help but commend her heroism. "Kanina po ay nakita ko si Rhodora Alcaraz Tuñacao (Earlier, I saw Rhodora Alcaraz Tuñacao)," the President...
President Marcos has appointed lawyer Anna Liza Logan as the new Chief Presidential Legal Counsel, replacing the late former legal adviser Juan Ponce Enrile. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced Logan 's designation in a Palace briefing on Tuesday,...
More than a hundred container vans of abandoned packages of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) will finally be released by the Bureau of Customs (BOC) this Christmas, President Marcos announced. During his visit at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA)-Terminal 3 for the launch of the airport...
President Marcos has ordered the deployment of Philippine vessels in strategic locations to ensure that Filipino fishermen are safe at sea. This, after the recent water cannon attack made by China Coast Guard against Filipino fishermen near Escoda Shoal in the West Philippine Sea, injuring three...
There is only one right reason to enter politics—to serve, President Marcos said. "I think you 're well-guided so long as you enter politics for the right reason. And there 's only one right reason: To serve," Marcos said when asked what piece of advice he can give to aspiring public...
President Marcos has approved two year-end incentives aimed at recognizing the service of government workers, authorizing a Service Recognition Incentive (SRI) of up to P20,000 for qualified personnel and a one-time gratuity pay of up to P7,000 for Contract of Service (COS) and Job Order (JO)...
While President Marcos has tagged Anti-dynasty Bill as a priority measure, Malacañang stressed that it must not be passed in haste. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro emphasized that the bill should undergo thorough study and be crafted free of loopholes. "Kaya...
