President Marcos will not attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland this January due to numerous commitments in the country, Malacañang said on Thursday, Jan. 8. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto confirmed the decision in a message to reporters. “No. He won’t attend WEF,” he said....
President Marcos on Thursday, Jan. 8, led the inauguration of the Camalaniugan Bridge, formally opening a new transportation link between the towns of Camalaniugan and Aparri in Cagayan province. In his speech, Marcos said the bridge, which was opened to traffic immediately after the ceremony, is...
President Marcos has reminded newly promoted generals and flag officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to act as custodians of public resources as they take on higher responsibilities. Marcos made the remarks during the oath-taking ceremony for 37 newly promoted AFP generals and flag...
Former politician and Ilocano kingpin Chavit Singson said he is going to Malacañan and challenge President Marcos, his "former friend," to a debate in relation to the anomalous flood control projects. Chavit, speaking at a supposed "emergency" press conference his camp arranged on Monday, Jan. 5,...
Stakeholders of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) have asked the Office of the President and the Office of the Ombudsman to investigate allegations of smuggling protection, corruption, and abuse of authority involving officials of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS), according to a...
President Marcos said politicians will be barred from distributing cash and other forms of financial assistance under the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) to prevent patronage and ensure aid reaches intended beneficiaries. Speaking during the signing of the 2026 budget in Malacañan on Monday,...
President Marcos said the 2026 national budget is meant to restore public trust and enforce accountability after a year marked by disasters, economic strain, and the exposure of corruption in government. Speaking during the signing of the P6.793-trillion 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in...
In 2025, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. transformed challenges into triumphs, proving that true leadership means action, accountability, and unwavering commitment to the welfare of the Filipino people. The President was at the forefront of reforms to fight systemic corruption and strengthen the...
President Marcos welcomed the new year with a call for reflection, unity, and continued work toward what he described as a more humane and orderly “Bagong Pilipinas.” In a Facebook post published at midnight on Jan. 1, Marcos urged Filipinos to look back on shared experiences and move forward...
President Marcos on Tuesday, Dec. 30, said that the Filipino people must follow Jose Rizal 's principles of choosing compassion over indifference and country over personal interests in their way of life. Marcos, who joined the public in commemorating the life of Rizal, the Philippine...
President Marcos on Tuesday, Dec. 30, conferred a posthumous award on the late former Migrant Workers secretary Susan "Toots" Ople, whose work has since shaped policies that protect overseas workers. Marcos conferred the Order of Lakandula with the Rank of Grand Cross (Bayani) on Ople in a...
Malacañang on Tuesday, Dec. 30, assured the public that President Marcos and his team are "scrutinizing" the proposed 2026 national budget to ensure that all allocations and its provisions are fully accounted for any changes from the original National Expenditure Program (NEP). Executive...
