The possibility that the alleged security threat at the Senate may be linked to the 18 former bodyguards of ex-lawmaker Zaldy Co is "very alarming," Malacañang said. "Of course, very alarming, very concerning," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a briefing...
Malacañang said that the tragic deaths of Ateneo athletes Rene Clert Baterbonia and Divine Adili should be investigated immediately. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said a prompt investigation is indeed necessary, considering that the reported training resulted...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Friday, June 5, dismissed claims of an alleged plan to storm Malacañang on Independence Day, saying there is no validated intelligence pointing to any such threat and that security preparations remain routine. Col. Allen Rae Co, chief of PNP public...
Malacañang has warned the public against the “forces of darkness” while saying it could not yet confirm reports of an alleged plot to storm Malacañan on June 12. The Palace issued the statement after veteran broadcaster Ramon Tulfo claimed on social media that intelligence reports discussed...
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said they have noted underspending while reviewing the progress of big-ticket programs implemented by government agencies. "There are spots of underspending,, and these must be resolved immediately," Recto said, following a meeting with key government agencies on...
I have now, I think, crossed over to the “one drink is enough” crowd, or maybe the “aging club kids” segment of my life. Gone are the days when I could eat, drink, and party until dawn, then still have enough steam and gumption to go to the office and work till late afternoon, then proceed...
Vice President Sara Duterte claimed that the Philippines no longer has sufficient funds, citing a supposed directive from the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) requiring government offices to account for their savings, prompting a sharp response from Malacañang. During an interview in The...
The Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) said it is awaiting guidance from Malacañang Palace on possible measures following the declaration of a state of national energy emergency. In a statement on Tuesday, March 31, the state insurer said it is currently coordinating with economic...
The Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, March 17, rejected social media rumors that a so‑called “third force” is planning to overthrow the government and seize power from the administration of President Marcos Jr. DND Secretary...
A shortlist of who could replace Metro Rail Transit-3 (MRT-3) general manager Oscar Bongon has been submitted to the Palace, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro bared. "Ang sabi po sa atin ay nakapag-submit na po yata ng listahan, nakapag-submit na po sa PMS at hinihintay na lamang po kung...
Malacañang is set to step up its security following the arrest of three Filipinos and two Chinese nationals for supposedly spying on the Palace and vital security establishments. File photo Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the National Bureau of...
The ceremonial toast by President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. and Most Reverend Archbishop Charles John Brown, dean of the diplomatic corps and apostolic nuncio to the Philippines (Photos by Presidential Social Secretary’s Office) President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. hosted the traditional Vin D'honneur at...
