President Marcos and his Cabinet are "thoroughly reviewing" the items of the 2025 national budget to ensure that they conform to the Constitution, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the review of the proposed 2025 national budget at the Bahay Pangulo on Dec. 23,...
The government is already doing everything to hasten the forfeiture of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO) sites in the country, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said. "I read that in the newspapers that it is the Senate that will look into it. But we are already doing everything to...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said "there is a process ongoing" over the suspension of Abra's top officials, telling them to "man up." Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (PPA/ KJ Rosales) Bersamin issued a statement on Sunday, Dec. 15, responding to queries if Abra Governor Dominic Valera and...
The six-month suspension of Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) Chairperson Monalisa C. Dimalanta had been cut short, and she is now poised to be back at the helm of the power industry’s regulatory body. A memorandum order from the Office of the Ombudsman dated October 22, 2024 stipulated that the...
Reinvestigating the high-profile killings at the height of the previous administration's war on drugs indicates that the Marcos administration "places the highest importance" on justice and rule of law in the country. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin In a statement, Executive Secretary Lucas...
In less than 10 minutes, a Senate finance subcommittee has approved the Office of the President’s (OP) proposed P10.5 billion budget for 2025. xecutive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, September 23, 2024, presents the proposed budget of the Office of the President for 2025 amounting to P10.5...
"Malicious." This was how Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin reacted to the video supposedly showing President Marcos using illegal drugs which was circulating online on the day of his third State of the Nation Address (SONA). “Malicious.” This was how Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin...
President Marcos has ordered Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin to release additional funds to the Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) for the participation of Filipino athletes to the upcoming Olympics. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the send-off ceremony for Filipino athletes...
Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo asked the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) to conduct a fair investigation on the allegations against her which she called untrue and baseless. Lawyers of Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo—Atty. Lorelie M. Santos and Atty. Yvette Dawn P. Gianan...
Malacañang has lifted the suspension of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III over corruption allegations. Suspended LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III (Contributed photo) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the suspension was lifted after...
In less than 30 minutes, a Senate finance subcommittee has approved the Office of the President’s (OP) proposed P10.7 billion budget for 2024. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin leads officials of the executive department in presenting the Office of the President's P10.7-billion proposed 2024...
While many have been eyeing his position and sparking countless rumors since he assumed office, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said he will stay with President Marcos for as long as his services are needed. Executive Secertary Lucas Bersamin takes his oath before President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
