President Marcos hoped that observing Al Isra Wal Mi’raj would inspire the Muslim community in the country to continue participating in building a peaceful and progressive nation for all. “As you venerate this historic miracle through supplication and prayer, may its essence inspire among the...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said the close relationship of President Marcos with Middle Eastern leaders and the presence of Filipinos in the region contributed to the release of the 17 Filipino seafarers held hostage by Houthi rebels in Yemen. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin came to the defense of President Marcos after supporters of the proposed Senate Bill (SB) 1979 or the Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) Program urged the President to not veto the said measure. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (KJ Rosales/PPA Pool/File...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has overhauled its loan penalty computation method, shifting to a simpler, more borrower-friendly system to provide financial relief to its members. In a statement, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the state pension fund aims to...
President Marcos is not blocking the attempts to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, he was only stating his opinion over the matter. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (John Louie Abrina) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin made the statement on Friday, Jan. 24, when sought for a comment on...
Malacañang is confident that the Supreme Court (SC) would not nullify the P6.235-trillion 2025 national budget, citing the need for the government to function. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said this amid looming constitutional challenges to the 2025 national budget following allegations of...
Former Palace spokesman Salvador Panelo said Department of Justice (DOJ) Secretary Jesus Crispin Remulla and other alter egos of President Marcos should leave their posts for undermining the Chief Executive's official pronouncement that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has no place in the...
President Marcos said he was satisfied with the country's economic achievements last year, and ordered Cabinet officials to make the feats be known to the public. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' MarcosJ Jr. talks with NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan during the 24th NEDA Board Meeting at Malacañan...
President Marcos has extended his well-wishes to the outgoing Asian Development Bank (ADB) president Asakawa Masatsugu for fostering the relationship between the Philippines and the ADB during his tenure. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. conferred the Order of Sikatuna on outgoing Asian...
All 17 Filipino seafarers have been released after more than a year of captivity in Yemen, President Marcos announced. The 17 Filipino seafarers, who were held captives in Yemen for over a year, arrive in Muscat, Oman. (Photo courtesy of Philippine Embassy Muscat) "It is with utmost joy that, after...
President Marcos wants the government and other stakeholders to prioritize the development of the semiconductor and electronics industry, recognizing the amount of money the country earns from it. Photos: Malacañang, Canva Marcos said this during his meeting with the Private Sector Advisory...
OF TREES AND FOREST (Part I) Two surveys released by the Social Weather Stations (SWS) one week apart this new year really piqued my interest. No, they are not surveys about the senatorial candidates for the 2025 national elections (although I would find that interesting as well). The two...
