Malacañang debunked circulating information that Nov. 3 is a holiday and that government work and classes are suspended on Oct. 31. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Thursday, Oct. 26, that Nov. 3 is not a holiday. He also earlier said that the Palace is not suspending work in...
Malacañang has issued a memorandum abolishing the North Luzon Railways Corporation (NORTHRAIL) for not producing the desired outcomes and not generating the level of social, physical, and economic returns. NORTHRAIL (Facebook) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Order No. 17 by...
President Marcos has suspended the implementation of the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund "pending further study." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos issued the suspension through a memorandum from Executive...
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...
Malacañang suspended the granting of Career Executive Service (CES) ranks to graduates of master’s studies of the National Defense College of the Philippines (NDCP), citing “a need to re-evaluate the foregoing policy of granting” the said ranks. National Defense College of the Philippines...
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'...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin assured Filipinos that the Marcos Administration would not surrender an inch of the country's territory, and they are defending the West Philippine Sea amid recent tensions in the disputed waters. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (Tune in Kay Tunying/YouTube)...
President Marcos may be "on the way" to choose a new Agriculture secretary, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin bared. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin is seated beside President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. during the 9th Cabinet meeting in Malacañan Palace. (Office of the President) Bersamin revealed...
Malacañang has condemned the killing of lawyer Maria Saniata Liwliwa Gonzales Alzate and assured that law enforcement agencies will bring her killers to justice. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin (file photo) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said this following reports that Alzate was shot by...
Malacañang has confirmed that it terminated the appointment of Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno, saying it was "expected" as she "clearly did not support the administration and its programs." Finance Undersecretary Cielo Magno (Photo courtesy of UP School of Economics) Executive Secretary...
Malacañang assured the public that the government will intensify its monitoring of rice prices in the market. A rice vendor at Paco Market in Manila says regular milled rice sold at P41 per kilogram does not sell well due to its unusual appearance. (Arnold Quizol) Executive Secretary Lucas...
Malacañang has defended the decision of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to release the P221.424-million in confidential funds to the office of Vice President Sara Duterte last year, saying the President saw the need to release the amount. Vice President Sara Duterte (Ali Vicoy) Marcos,...