Malacanang 's communications arm has affrimed that the 2016 ruling of the Arbitral Tribunal in favor of the Philippines remains "final and binding." In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) upheld the ruling to commemorate its 10th anniversary. It asserted that the country...
Quezon City police want sellers of secondhand cellphones to secure police verification before any sale, under a proposed amendment to a local ordinance aimed at stopping stolen devices from circulating. The Quezon City Police District (QCPD) said the measure seeks to amend Ordinance No. SP 1679,...
President Marcos has appointed Philip Lo as secretary of the Office of the Presidential Assistant for the Visayas, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced Lo 's designation during a Palace briefing on Wednesday, July 8. Lo previously...
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) on Friday, July 3, filed before the Sandiganbayan a plunder case, a non-bailable offense, against Senator Rodante Marcoleta over the alleged P75 million in undeclared donations he received while he was still serving as a congressman, along with three separate...
Funding barangay projects will not result in the massive flood-control scandal, President Marcos said. Marcos expressed confidence that the P200,000 allocated to barangays nationwide to fund local projects and provide scholarships for students struggling to complete their education due to financial...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos paid tribute to the men and women of the Presidential Security Command (PSC), recognizing their role in protecting not only the First Family but also the stability of the country. Speaking during the PSC 's 128th anniversary celebration at...
President Marcos has led the distribution of learning resources to public school students in San Juan City, highlighting the importance of national-local government cooperation in improving education and expanding access to digital learning. Speaking at Pinaglabanan Elementary School on Thursday,...
Supporters of Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday, May 5, gathered in Quezon City to rally support for the possible presidential bid of the three-term senator in the upcoming 2028 national elections. Akbayan Party-list and the Magdalo group publicized the Risa Na! Movement, where they aim to unite...
President Marcos vowed to further strengthen the Bawat Barangay Makikinabang program, stressing the importance of education in improving the future of Filipino youth. Speaking during a meet-and-greet with Batang Maynila presidential scholars at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex in Manila, Marcos...
Malacañang took a swipe at Vice President Sara Duterte after she expressed hope that the 2028 presidential election would be held, saying she should review the Constitution to answer her own statements. In an interview at The Hague, Netherlands, Duterte said, "we can only pray that there will be a...
The policy direction articulated by newly appointed Presidential Peace Adviser Mel Senen Sarmiento — anchored on a holistic, civilian-led approach to localized peace engagements and the total reintegration of former rebels — marks a significant recalibration in the country’s long-running...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) welcomed the arrest of former broadcaster Jay Sonza, saying it reflects the government’s firm and lawful response against the spread of fake news. In a statement, the PCO said the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) acted promptly in filing charges...
