Malacañang has stressed that the Philippines ' elevation to upper-middle-income country (UMIC) status does not mean economic difficulties have disappeared for ordinary Filipinos, with President Marcos vowing to continue government interventions for poor and vulnerable sectors. Speaking at a...
President Marcos has secured fresh Canadian investments and deeper cooperation in mining, critical minerals, and clean energy during his official visit to Vancouver, as the Philippines pushes to position itself as a major player in the global energy transition. On the sidelines of his visit on...
President Marcos and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney capped their bilateral engagements in Canada with a visit to the Granville branch of Jollibee in Vancouver, highlighting the Filipino fast-food giant’s growing footprint in the Canadian market. The visit coincided with the brand’s 10th...
The Philippines is seeking greater recognition of Filipino professional credentials in Canada as the two countries signed a labor and migration agreement aimed at improving opportunities and protections for Filipino workers. President Marcos raised the issue during his bilateral meeting with...
The Philippines and Canada formally elevated their bilateral relations to a strategic partnership on Friday, July 3 (Manila time), with the two countries signing a series of agreements covering energy, labor, tourism, and cultural cooperation. The announcement came after President Marcos and...
President Marcos has paid tribute to his mother, former First Lady Imelda Marcos, as she celebrated her 97th birthday, describing her as the "heart" of their family and a figure who had witnessed and helped shape Philippine history. In a birthday message posted on his official social media pages on...
President Marcos departed for Canada on Wednesday evening, July 1, for an official visit aimed at strengthening economic and security ties between Manila and Ottawa amid growing cooperation between the two countries. Speaking before his departure, Marcos said the trip, which comes at the invitation...
Malacañang has accused Sen. Imee Marcos of going beyond the spread of fake news and instead "sowing hatred" against the government following her criticism of the administration during an Iglesia ni Cristo (INC) rally on June 30. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang announced that President Marcos has extended more than P1 million in financial assistance to the families of students killed and injured in the deadly shooting at a public high school in Tacloban City, saying the tragedy had left the President "heartbroken." In a press briefing on...
President Marcos has ordered the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to place the safety of its personnel above all else, stressing that every aircraft carries men and women serving the nation. Speaking during the 79th founding anniversary celebration of the PAF at Villamor Air Base, Marcos reiterated his...
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 directed government agencies to strengthen measures aimed at protecting students following a series of violent incidents and accidents involving young Filipinos in recent weeks. In a vlog uploaded to his official social media pages on Saturday, June 27, the President said he...