President Marcos declared the Philippines ready to take the helm of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026, promising a leadership anchored on “practical, inclusive, and measurable initiatives” that will directly benefit the region’s people. Presidential Communications...
Malacañang said it will not automatically release the Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALNs) of President Marcos’ Cabinet members, stressing that access will be allowed only through formal requests with legitimate justification. In an interview, Executive Secretary Lucas...
Malacañang said it respect the decision of the court after the Sandiganbayan acquitted Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile and 32 others of their 15 graft charges involving the alleged misuse of his P172 million Priority Development Assistance Fund (PDAF) when he was a senator....
If proven that the dismissal order against then congressman and now Senator Joel Villanueva was reversed, it would be concerning, Malacañang said. "Kung ito po ay mapapatunayang totoo, ito po ay nakakabahala dahil hindi dapat nagkakaroon ng pagdududa ang taumbayan sa ating justice system...
President Marcos’ Cabinet will meet on Saturday, Oct. 25, to discuss the possible voluntary disclosure of their Statements of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN), Malacañang said Friday. The move comes after President Marcos earlier said he would abide by the Ombudsman’s new policy...
Malacañang called for calm and patience after protesters stormed the headquarters of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) on Friday, Oct. 24, to denounce what they claimed was slow progress and the lack of transparency in the government’s corruption probe. In her press briefing,...
Malacañang said any move to revive the death penalty must undergo careful and comprehensive study. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday, Oct. 22, that the return of capital punishment should not be rushed, underscoring the importance of ensuring...
Malacañang has assured the country’s top business organizations that the government’s anti-corruption campaign is being pursued with urgency and depth through the ongoing work of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). In her press briefing, Presidential Communications Office...
President Marcos expects government officials to lead with integrity and accountability, as the Palace underscored his focus on right leadership and performance across all agencies amid recent issues hounding the public sector. In a Palace briefing on Monday, Oct. 20, Presidential Communications...
Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro denounced Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks questioning the independence of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), calling them baseless and an insult to the experts leading the anti-corruption probe....
Malacañang has slammed Vice President Sara Duterte for claiming that President Marcos is not doing his job and only wants to stay in power, asserting that he is instead cleaning up the mess left by the previous administration. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang gave an assurance that the unprogrammed appropriations under the proposed 2026 national budget will not end up as "pork barrel." Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that although P250 billion falls under the unprogrammed appropriations, it will be...
