President Marcos has extended the tenure of General Benjamin Acorda Jr. as Philippine National Police (PNP) chief until March 31, 2024. Malacañang said the President extended Acorda's tenure as PNP Chief given that he has "successfully led the police force since his appointment in April this...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri on Sunday, December 3 urged the House of Representatives to continue its investigation on the alleged controversy surrounding House Speaker Martin Romualdez’s travel expenses. As far as he is concerned, Zubiri said he has no knowledge of...
The Philippines has lauded the adoption of loss and damage funding at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) in Dubai. Through the Climate Change Commission, the country, which is among the highly vulnerable nations to the impacts of climate change, welcomed the development saying, it is a...
President Marcos has assured that the government will continue to assist those affected by the 7.4-magnitude earthquake that hit Surigao del Sur in Mindanao late Saturday, Dec. 2. Photos from @bongbongmarcos/X (Twitter) Marcos said this hours after the quake struck off the country's coast at 10:37...
President Marcos has strongly condemned the bombing, which killed four and hurt several others during a mass in Marawi City on Sunday morning, Dec. 3. File photos In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) account, the President said enemies of society carried out the act. "I condemn in the strongest...
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda believes that the Philippines’ National Adaptation Plan (NAP) and Nationally Determined Contribution Implementation Plan (NDCIP) are instrumental to enabling low-carbon systems and technologies and supporting genuine and lasting resilience in the...
President Marcos led the Office of the President’s (OP) Family Day on Saturday, Dec. 2, in Malacañang by showcasing the various programs of both the OP and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and giving away prizes—including 10 housing units—as a way to express his gratitude to the hard work and...
In an attempt to boost employment opportunities in Metro Manila and surrounding areas, Malacañang has issued an administrative order (AO) amending provisions of the previous administration's AO No. 18, granting a second chance for applicants for economic zones within the National Capital Region...
President Marcos has asked world leaders to support the Philippines' bid to host the Loss and Damage Fund as he called for the fund's prompt operationalization to support developing and vulnerable countries from the impact of the climate crisis. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File...
FATHER-SON BONDING TIME President Ferdinand E. Marcos watches over as his son practices his sharpshooting skills (Photo Marcos Presidential Center) I take great joy in being able to connect the dots, especially when doing research. In my past articles, I have written about the work I accidentally...
President Marcos has signed into law policies that seek to protect the rights and welfare of domestic caregivers. File photos (Malacañang) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 11965, or the "Caregiver Welfare Act," on Nov. 23, 2023. In signing the law, the President recognized the need to...
OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino (Facebook) President Marcos displayed "strong leadership" in his decision to skip the World Climate Action Summit (COP28), according to OFW Party-list Rep. Marissa "Del Mar" Magsino. "One of the beacons of hope...
