Malacañang has belied information declaring Aug. 9 as a special non-working holiday to honor former president Fidel V. Ramos which has been making rounds on social media. (Photos courtesy of the Office of the Press Secretary) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles said on Thursday, Aug. 4, that...
Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Jaime J. Bautista this Thursday ( August 4) inaugurated the Roxas Boulevard and Taft Busway Stations of the P77,738,390 EDSA Busway Project, which were completed just a couple of days ago. The EDSA Busway Project is a joint undertaking of the DOTr, the...
Malacañang has shied away from making any remark on the brewing tension between the country's long-time allies China and the United States, saying they won't make "knee-jerk reactions" crucial to international relations. Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of OPS) Press Secretary...
The latest survey showing that 12.2-million Filipino families felt "poor" makes the current administration's agenda on lowering the poverty rate "more urgent." Street crowd in Manila/File photo Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles stated this on Wednesday, Aug. 3, although President Ferdinand...
The Department of Finance (DOF) assured on Wednesday, Aug. 3, that the Marcos administration would create an enabling environment for mining activities to flourish in the country. At the listing of Philex Mining Corp.’s (Philex) common shares in the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE), Finance...
President Marcos’ chief economic manager said that domestic consumer spending, especially by the emerging workforce population of Gen Z, would remain the leading contributor to economic growth. In a statement, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said Wednesday, Aug. 3, that the young...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) said the release of targeted subsidies to the most vulnerable Filipino families will cushion the impact of elevated prices of oil and other commodities. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said on Wednesday, Aug. 3, that it is...
(DSWD) Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Secretary Erwin T. Tulfo led the oath taking of 10 undersecretaries and 11 assistant secretaries at the DSWD Central Office on Tuesday, August 2. “Iisa lang ang mission natin (We have only one mission), and that is to help,” Tulfo told...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is already considering someone to be designated as the secretary of the Presidential Legislative Liaison Office (PLLO), Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos FB) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles...
Malacañang said on Tuesday, Aug. 2, that the claim to Sabah of the Sultanate of Sulu descendants is "not an issue of sovereignty" as it is "in the nature of a private claim." Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of OPS) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles stated this after members...
The Department of Finance (DOF) ordered the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) to fast-track its digitalization program to enable the government exceeds its revenue targets. Speaking at the BIR anniversary celebration, Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno said the bureau, which contributes about...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. no longer has to issue an order to speed up the investigation on drug war-related killings as "it is already a part of the justice system." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Press Secretary Trixi Cruz-Angeles stated this on Tuesday,...
