Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has said that it is up for the Congress to decide if it will further extend the suspension of elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). "That is now in the hands of the Congress, 'yung [the] BARMM extension or suspension [of the...
The Philippines would need at least P22 billion to prepare for the hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026, a Palace official bared. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin revealed this...
Malacañang has directed the implementation of the National Security Strategy (NSS) that will enhance the country's ability to fight local and global challenges. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 75, adopting and directing the implementation of National Security...
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 Securities and Exchange Commission has been commended by the Office of the President for championing the business sector and the investing public. In a statement, the SEC said Special Assistant to the President (SAP) for Investment and Economic Affairs of the Philippines Frederick D. Go lauded...
President Marcos is set to veto certain provisions of the 2025 General Appropriations Act (GAA) in the interest of public welfare, Malacañang announced early Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) This development came following budget cuts in...
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...
Repatriating Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso is President Marcos' priority, Malacañang said. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said this as a response to a question whether or not the President is considering pardoning Veloso. "Nothing to say yet on what may happen. The priority of...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, Dec. 16, vowed that the Philippines will honor Indonesia’s conditions for Filipina inmate Mary Jane Veloso, who will soon come home. “With much appreciation and gratefulness to the Republic of Indonesia, we confirm the imminent return of our...
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...
Malacañang has issued several proclamations declaring special nonworking holidays in different localities for November and December this year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (file photo) All proclamations were signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Oct. 22, except for...
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...
