Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon rejected allegations by former Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Zaldy Co targeting President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and described the claims as baseless and illogical. Dizon said Marcos personally exposed irregularities in...
Pulse Asia’s “Ulat ng Bayan” survey conducted from Sept. 27 to 30 showed a decline in President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s trust and approval ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte maintained majority trust despite a slight decrease in her performance score. The survey, based on...
When President Marcos took office in 2022, his administration vowed to ramp up oil and gas investments, starting within the safer terrains of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone (EEZ). It also eyed the flashpoint: restarting exploration and drilling in the contested waters of the West...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's directive to streamline its processes, aligning with the Marcos administration’s vision of an inclusive and efficient capital market that can help pave the way for a financially secure future...
If President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is sincere in his efforts to reconcile with the Dutertes, he should first bring former president Rodrigo Duterte back home from the Hague in the Netherlands where he is currently detained at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Sen....
Economic reforms are expected to proceed, even as the political noise amplified by the midterm election results that "weakened" the Marcos administration 's hold on power may hamper efforts to enhance public-sector effectiveness, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). "Partial and...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. delivers a speech during the presentation of of the signed Memorandum of Agreement on the Philippine Civil Service Digital Leadership Program in Malacañan Palace on April 24, 2025. (Photo courtesy of PPA/ Noel Pabalate) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr....
The Sandiganbayan has dismissed the graft case filed against two members of the board of directors of Herdis Management & Investment Corporation for their reported involvement in the alleged anomalous acquisition of two corporations by the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos. In...
Pulse Asia President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. saw a sharp decline in his approval and trust ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte recorded the only gains among the country’s top officials, based on Pulse Asia’s “Ulat ng Bayan” survey conducted from March 23 to 29. The survey revealed that...
Singapore-based DBS Bank Ltd. expects the Philippine economy to again grow below its target in 2025, despite benefiting from being outside the scope of United States (US) President Donald Trump's tariffs. "Direct impact from US tariffs is likely to be limited, with the Philippines' contribution to...
The Commission on Human Rights (CHR) has expressed concern over the arrest of an online content creator for alleged digital manipulation of the statement of President Marcos to make it appear that the President is calling for the legalization of illegal narcotics. Citing reports, the CHR said...
President Marcos Jr. (middle) leads the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) mid-year command conference in Camp Aguinaldo, Quezon City on July 4, 2024. He's accompanied by (L-R) Special Assistant to the President Antonio Lagdameo Jr., Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Defense Secretary Gilberto...
