The charges against the 17 Filipinos arrested in Qatar for supposed illegal assembly have been officially dismissed, Malacañang announced Monday, April 7. Philippine Embassy in Qatar Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this following the meeting of President Marcos with Qatari...
President Marcos renewed his commitment to protecting public health, saying it is more important than recovering lost revenue from smuggling. DESTRUCTION OF DANGEROUS SMUGGLED GOODS — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the inspection and condemnation of seized smuggled electronic...
President Marcos highlighted the vital role of Filipino food workers in nourishing the nation and preserving its culture as he led the national kick-off celebration of Filipino Food Month. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) In his speech in Lucena City on Friday, April...
President Marcos has issued Administrative Order (AO) No. 31, creating the Semiconductor and Electronics Industry (SEI) Advisory Council to strengthen the country's semiconductor and electronics industry, ensure global competitiveness, and accelerate the sector's growth. Malacañang/Canva file...
President Marcos said he was glad to have played a role in the reconciliation of Vice President Sara Duterte and her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, but a Malacañan official reminded the Vice President that she should first express gratitude to her father for laying the groundwork for...
President Marcos has renewed his administration's commitment to promoting early childhood education. He directed government agencies to fund the establishment of 328 Child Development Centers (CDCs) in low-income barangays across the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM...
President Marcos called for compassion and unity as he joined the Muslim community in celebrating Eid'l Fitr, or the Festival of Breaking the Fast. In his message, the President described the occasion as a "time of dignified worship, deep reflection, and solemn prayer." He said Eid'l Fitr was a...
President Marcos has expressed profound gratitude to United Arab Emirates (UAE) President, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, for granting clemency to 115 Filipino convicts during Ramadan and Eid-Al-Fitr. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) In a...
President Marcos has congratulated Alexandra Eala on her "historic and amazing run" in the 2025 Miami Open. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File) and Alex Eala (Tennis.com) "We would like to congratulate our tennis phenomenon, Alex Eala, on her historic and amazing run in the 2025...
President Marcos has underscored the importance of local government units (LGUs) in the country's development, saying they help national government programs reach Filipinos even in far-flung areas. LOCAL CAMPAIGNING — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the proclamation rally of...
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reaffirmed Washington's "ironclad commitment' to its alliance with the Philippines during a courtesy call to President Marcos in Malacañan on Friday, March 28. RENEWING TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes US Defense Secretary Pete...
Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd. expects the Philippine economy to again grow below its target in 2025, despite benefiting from being outside the scope of United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariffs. "Direct impact from US tariffs is likely to be limited, with the Philippines' contribution to...
