The deepening rift between the Marcoses and the Dutertes reflects deep-rooted political instability in the Philippines, which ultimately hinders the country from achieving its full economic potential, according to the think tank Capital Economics. "The arrest this week of former Philippine...
The intensifying conflict between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio may deter foreign capital and funds from flowing to the Philippines, according to Dutch financial giant ING. In a Feb. 14 report, ING cited the Marcos-Duterte rift as a key investor concern as...
While President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s allies are likely to retain control of Congress after the midterm polls, a worsening conflict with Vice President Sara Z. Duterte-Carpio and her impeachment, alongside the economic struggles of ordinary Filipinos, may challenge the administration's hold on...
National Security Adviser Eduardo Año (File photo) The reorganization of the National Security Council (NSC) by President Marcos Jr. is meant to “enhance” the capability of the Chief Executive to make policies relating to national security based on prudent recommendations of people he trusts....
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. (Malacañang photo) By PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. I extend my most heartfelt greetings to Filipinos across the country and the world as we celebrate the New Year. Brimming with well-wishes and resolutions, this occasion is widely...
(File photo) Retired uniformed personnel and concerned stakeholders wrote to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to convey their “serious concerns” regarding the “questionable deviations” of the approved General Appropriations Bill (GAB) 2025 from the National Expenditure Program...
Muntinlupa Mayor and former congressman Ruffy Biazon is proposing to change the law to allow people to vote the country’s president and vice president as a tandem just like in the US. Biazon floated the idea as the feud between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte...
General Romeo Brawner Jr., chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), revealed Wednesday, Nov. 27, that he temporarily relieved all the military personnel assigned to the security team of Vice President Sara Duterte. The members of the Vice Presidential Security and...
DTI-Design Center Executive Director Rhea Matute, community livelihood consultant Rambie Lim, TAYO Design Studio Co-founder Tasha Tanjutco, Ogilvy Consulting Asia President Paolo Mercado, Museo ng Kaalamang Katutubo Director Corazon Alvina, Dapat Studio Strategy Director Karina...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Malacañang, OVP photos) A Pulse Asia survey conducted from Sept. 6 to 13 showed that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. maintained steady approval and trust ratings, while Vice President Sara Duterte experienced a decline in...
Courtesy of Tangere President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s satisfaction and trust ratings continue to rise, while Vice President Sara Duterte's scores are experiencing a slight decline, based on the Tangere survey conducted from Sept. 16 to 19. From August to September, President Marcos’ satisfaction...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero remains the most trusted and top-performing government official, based on the latest survey results of market research company Tangere. The survey, conducted from Aug. 20 to 22, found that around 50 percent of Filipinos are satisfied with Escudero’s...
