Presidential Assistant for strategic communications Cesar Chavez apologized for posting the fake proclamation declaring a "special (half-working) day" without verifying it. New Presidential Assistant for Strategic Communications Undersecretary Cesar Chavez (PTV photo) In a Facebook post,...
President Marcos has declared the last working day of November as the National Bike-to-Work Day to promote cycling as an active transport in the country. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 409 on Nov. 28. In the two-page proclamation, Marcos cited the need to make the public...
In a bid to foster lasting peace, President Marcos has issued an executive order and several proclamations that grant amnesty to rebels and insurgents. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) By the authority of the President, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed...
President Marcos has declared 2023 to 2033 as "Dekada ng Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas." Marcos said the move was part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen the Filipino people’s nationalism, respect for heroes, and pride for the people’s accomplishment. Through Proclamation No. 396 dated...
ILOILO CITY – The Commission on Elections (Comelec) suspended the proclamation of four winning candidates in the barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan elections (BSKE) in Western Visayas. “ Only four candidates with the winning number of votes had their proclamation suspended,” said Dennis...
President Marcos has moved the country's observance of Cybersecurity Awareness Month from September to October every year to synchronize it with the international event. File photos The Official Gazette released a copy of Proclamation No. 353 on Oct. 4. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed it...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared the month of October of every year as Communications Month to recognize communication and information's vital role in nation-building. File photos (Malacañang/PCO) Proclamation No. 308 was signed by Executive Secretary Lucas...
DAVAO CITY – Business leaders expect a surge of business investments in Mindanao following the lifting of Proclamation 55 issued by then President Rodrigo R. Duterte that put the entire island under a “state of national emergency on account of lawless violence.” Mindanao Development Authority...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. approved Proclamation No. 302, declaring August 8 to 14 as “Philippine Space Week” to promote heightened space awareness among Filipinos. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) The Proclamation, which was...
Malacañang has declared June 28, 2023 a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid'l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice. *(File photos: President Marcos and a copy of Proclamation No. 258)* Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 258 by the authority of President...
National Scientist Dr. Angel C. Alcala, considered the father of marine protected areas (MPAs), is certain to be remembered for a long while. Despite his passing on Feb. 1, 2023, his memories and legacy will continue to live on and linger not only among his family and close associates, but also on...
Every year, there are many feasts and festivals that show religious fervor in the Philippines, and it starts with the most celebrated one – the feast of the Black Nazarene on Jan. 9. It is a feast that attracts such a large number of devotees that its activities stop traffic and work in many...
