Malacañang expects the Philippine economy to regain momentum in the second half of the year after growth slowed to 2.3 percent in the second quarter, with the government moving to accelerate spending and infrastructure projects. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro...
President Marcos has proposed to Congress the temporary suspension of the implementation of the Real Property Valuation and Assessment Reform Act (RPVARA), citing the need to prevent additional property-related costs on businesses, support investments, and allow a gradual transition to the new...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 6, called on Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro to uphold "professionalism" when speaking on behalf of the Office of the President. After Castro dismissed Duterte 's earlier remarks as "baseless" and "nonsense,"...
Malacañang asserted that the public just needs accurate information about Pax Silica amid steady opposition and criticisms. Citing social media posts that "show only the negative aspects" of the proposed Pax Silica artificial intelligence (AI) industrial hub in Tarlac, Palace Press Officer and...
Senator-judges in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte are expected to remain impartial and unbiased, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the Senator-judges should not sweep the truth under the rug, stressing it is not their...
Malacañang said that the P12-per-liter fuel discount for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers will continue as long as the transport sector needs government assistance amid the impact of higher fuel prices. In a press briefing on Thursday, Aug. 6, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
President Marcos is pushing for the expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital upskilling initiatives as part of efforts to prepare more Filipinos for future jobs and strengthen the country 's competitiveness in the modern economy. Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to ensure full disaster preparedness and protect residents in areas affected by Tropical Depression Maymay and the enhanced southwest monsoon, or "habagat," as authorities carry out pre-emptive evacuations and position emergency resources....
Malacañang warned Filipinos against believing unverified reports that Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has already been arrested, as it accused allies of Vice President Sara Duterte of using the issue to divert attention from allegations involving her confidential funds. In a statement on...
Malacañang trusts that Senator Panfilo Lacson will not allow any calls for a truce with Senator Alan Peter Cayetano to compromise the ongoing investigation into the infrastructure projects in Taguig City. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that, given Senator...
President Marcos wants the proposed tax reform package passed within the year, Malacañang said. In a Palace briefing, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President wants the measure enacted sooner, stressing that the measures are intended to provide tax...
Senate infighting and leadership changes have slowed the passage of priority bills under the Marcos administration, Malacañang said. Citing Senator Imee Marcos ' recent remarks that repeated leadership changes in the Senate may have contributed to the lack of legislation passed so far, Palace...
