Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the government is ready for lawyer Harry Roque following reports that the Netherlands had supposedly denied his asylum request. “We are ready for you,” Castro said, addressing Roque in her press briefing on Thursday, June 19. The remark came...
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Cristina Roque is open to the proposed extension of trade talks with the United States (US), as the government races to lower the reciprocal tariffs the Philippines is set to face on July 9. Roque expressed this sentiment on Wednesday, June 18,...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) is set to roll out a ₱1-billion loan program for prospective women entrepreneurs, as part of the agency’s broader effort to diversify income opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs). During the media launch of the Section G: Job...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) will see to it that high-profile individuals evading the law are apprehended even if it requires the use of force, the nation’s top police official said on Friday, June 6. PNP Chief, Police General Nicolas Torre III said continuous manhunt operations are...
Vice President Sara Duterte simply laughed off the appointment of Philippine National Police (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) chief Nicolas Torre III, who led the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte in March, as the new PNP chief. Vice President Sara Duterte and new...
Filipino creatives received a boost in support and mentorship as Go Negosyo launched its first-ever Creative Entrepreneurship Summit on Saturday, May 31, bringing together industry leaders, advocates, and aspiring entrepreneurs in one event aimed at turning artistic passion into profitable...
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) reported a 71 percent surge in approved investments to ₱3.54 trillion under the Marcos administration from July 2022 to April 2025, driven largely by renewable energy projects. In a statement, Trade Secretary Cristina A. Roque said the total includes...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Thursday, May 29, that former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque only has one valid regular Philippine passport and that all other passports, including regular and diplomatic, issued to his name are no longer valid. Former presidential...
The influential Makati Business Club (MBC) is calling for the retention of the administration’s economic managers and other “ efficient ” department heads following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s call for all of his Cabinet Secretaries to resign. Marcos announced on...
President Marcos ' directive for Cabinet resignations has sparked a mix of hope and apprehension in the local financial market, as some view it as a necessary step toward improved governance and economic performance, while others are concerned about potential market volatility during the...
Top South Korean companies, including the conglomerate Lotte Group, are planning to invest and expand into the Philippines, with a focus on food service, franchising, and retail modernization. In a statement, the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said Secretary Cristina Roque met with...
Malacañang defended the government’s efforts to track former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque, rejecting his claim that it was a waste of public funds. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) and lawyer Harry Roque (Facebook) In her press briefing, Communications Undersecretary...
