Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos has assured city and municipal councilors that Malacañang remains open to their concerns, saying the Marcos administration is committed to working closely with local governments in addressing the needs of their communities. Speaking during the 2026 Second Quarterly...
CEBU CITY – Highlighting an enduring spirit of unity, peace, and progress, the province of Bohol recently celebrated its 172nd founding anniversary. Cabinet Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos graced the celebration at the Bohol Cultural Center in Tagbilaran City on Wednesday, July 22. With the...
Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos said Filipinos deserve to be treated with dignity and respect as he joined the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) in condemning China Daily 's publication of AI-generated videos and editorial cartoons depicting Filipinos in a racist and dehumanizing manner. In...
Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos has visited the wake of slain Move It rider Fabio Norberte Jr. to personally convey President Marcos ' condolences to the victim 's family and assure them of the government 's support. During the visit on Friday, July 17, Abalos extended financial...
The Mandaluyong City government has started providing free Rokid Artificial Intelligence (AI) glasses to residents with visual disabilities as part of its initiative to promote inclusive services through technology. The city government announced on Wednesday, July 15, the launch of what it called...
Newly installed Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. will not serve in the traditional role of Cabinet secretary but will instead make nationwide rounds to represent President Marcos, Malacañang said. President Marcos has directed Abalos to travel around the country to ensure that government...
President Marcos has appointed former Interior Secretary Benjamin "Benhur" Abalos Jr. as Cabinet Secretary, bringing back a key Palace position that the President himself abolished at the start of his administration. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced...
President Marcos dismissed talk of another Cabinet reshuffle, saying there is no need to change his current team and warning that frequently moving officials around is counterproductive to effective governance. Marcos said this amid persistent rumors that some Cabinet secretaries could be replaced...
The House of Representatives has approved on second reading the measure seeking to declare National Election Day a regular holiday, as opposed to a special non-working holiday. Given penultimate passage in the chamber during plenary session Wednesday night, May 20 via simple voice vote (ayes vs....
Senior citizens aged 65–79, along with jeepney and tricycle drivers, received 10 kilos of rice in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, May 6, under the Local Government Support Fund-Financial Assistance to Local Government Units of the national government. Mandaluyong City Mayor Carmelita...
House Speaker Faustino “Bojie” Dy III will lead on Tuesday, April 28 the opening of the 3rd Consultative Meeting of the Young Parliamentarians of the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (YPA), where discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) and mental health governance will take centerstage....
To ensure the safety and security of residents 24/7, Mandaluyong Mayor Carmelita "Menchie" Abalos led the inauguration of the city’s most modern Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Office (CDRRMO) building in Barangay Mauway on Thursday, Feb. 5. Abalos, together with the City Council, made...
