Perhaps somebody is eyeing the position of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, President Marcos said, as rumors circulated that the President had allegedly lost confidence in him. Marcos said "yes" when asked during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan,...
President Marcos has hinted at more government appointments involving candidates who lost in the 2025 elections following the lapse of the one-year appointment ban. Speaking to Manila-based reporters in Tokyo, the President said the administration remains open to appointing qualified candidates who...
Don 't be fazed, keep trudging forward. This is House Deputy Speaker La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega 's advice to Cabinet officials who are facing repeated complaints and accusations from individuals who are seemingly just out to make a name for themselves. According to Ortega,...
Physician and public health advocate Tony Leachon on Monday, May 25, filed plunder and technical malversation charges before the Office of the Ombudsman against Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and several Cabinet officials over the alleged diversion of P60 billion in PhilHealth reserve funds and...
Despite fresh rumors of a Cabinet revamp, Malacañang has once again clarified that there was no reorganization within the administration. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Tuesday, May 12, that there was no movement within the administration. "Sa ngayon...
Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Renato Solidum Jr. emerged as the highest paid member of President Marcos’ Cabinet in 2025, receiving a total net pay of P6.66 million, per the latest report released by the Commission on Audit (COA). In its 2025 Report on Salaries and...
Malacañang said there is no movement in leadership within the Marcos Cabinet at the moment. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said so far, President Marcos trusts all heads of departments. "Hindi pa po naipapaabot sa atin kung mayroon sa ngayon (It has not yet...
Malacañang neither confirmed nor denied a possible change in leadership at the Department of Tourism (DOT), but said that Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco continues to enjoy President Marcos’ trust and confidence. When asked to confirm rumors about replacing Frasco as DOT chief, the Palace...
On a rare occasion, Malacañang has agreed with Vice President Sara Duterte when she said that not all Cabinet secretaries under President Marcos are competent, although she was cited as an example. "Let us look who 's talking," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
The Manila Bulletin officially marked its 126th anniversary on Monday, February 2, with a grand celebration at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel. The event brought together a distinguished assembly of the country’s leaders, including First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Chief Justice Alexander...
There is no discussion in Malacañang about replacing Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco, contrary to rumors of a possible movement in the Marcos Cabinet. "As of now, wala pong pinag-uusapan na ganyan (As of now, there is no discussion about anything like that)," Palace Press...
There is no upcoming Cabinet "rigodon" amid concerns that some department officials continue to serve in an acting capacity, Malacañang said. President Marcos said there will be no Cabinet reorganization as the names of the secretaries he appointed will be submitted to the Commission on...
