Malacañang believes the proposal to institutionalize the Independent Commission for Infrastructures (ICI) must be carefully studied to avoid redundancy of functions among existing government agencies. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said former Solicitor...
President Marcos will not interfere in the upcoming investigation on the controversial Manila Bay dolomite beach, an artificial beach project built during the administration of former president Rodrigo Duterte. Emphasizing that separation of powers between the Executive and Legislative branches,...
Malacañang said the government 's preparedness for the All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is significant and very high. "Ang readiness po ng pamahalaan sa darating na Undas ay masasabi nating malaki (The government’s readiness for the upcoming All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day is...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro for her “reckless and historically ignorant” remarks regarding the country’s defense of the West Philippine Sea. In a statement released to the media on...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—Malacañang has told Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte to refrain from undermining the plans of President Duterte for the country 's defense modernization. "So unang una po, huwag niya pong i-undermine yung balak ng Pangulo na palakasin ang pwersa ng Armed Forces at...
President Marcos declared the Philippines ready to take the helm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, promising a leadership anchored on “practical, inclusive, and measurable initiatives” that will directly benefit the region’s people. Presidential Communications...
Malacañang said it will not automatically release the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of President Marcos’ Cabinet members, stressing that access will be allowed only through formal requests with legitimate justification. In an interview, Executive Secretary Lucas...
Malacañang said it respect the decision of the court after the Sandiganbayan acquitted Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile and 32 others of their 15 graft charges involving the alleged misuse of his P172 million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) when he was a senator....
If proven that the dismissal order against then congressman and now Senator Joel Villanueva was reversed, it would be concerning, Malacañang said. "Kung ito po ay mapapatunayang totoo, ito po ay nakakabahala dahil hindi dapat nagkakaroon ng pagdududa ang taumbayan sa ating justice system...
President Marcos’ Cabinet will meet on Saturday, Oct. 25, to discuss the possible voluntary disclosure of their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Malacañang said Friday. The move comes after President Marcos earlier said he would abide by the Ombudsman’s new policy...
Malacañang called for calm and patience after protesters stormed the headquarters of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday, Oct. 24, to denounce what they claimed was slow progress and the lack of transparency in the government’s corruption probe. In her press briefing,...
Malacañang said any move to revive the death penalty must undergo careful and comprehensive study. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday, Oct. 22, that the return of capital punishment should not be rushed, underscoring the importance of ensuring...
