Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the law must take its course in the pursuit against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Apollo Quiboloy, stressing that "he is answerable to the law." "The law must take its course," Bersamin said in an interview on the sidelines of the commemoration of...
Malacañang has confirmed that it has ordered the suspension of Abra Vice Governor Maria Jocelyn "Joy" Valera-Bernos for ordering a hospital locked down during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020 when she was the province's governor. Abra Vice Governor Maria Jocelyn "Joy"...
Malacañang has ordered the cancellation of the Philippine passport of dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo and her siblings, Palace officials confirmed. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil both confirmed that the Palace...
Malacañang announced the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) due to the heavy rainfall brought by the southwest monsoon and Typhoon “Carina”. This photo shows the strong winds brought by Typhoon "Carina" toppled a tree...
"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...
Malacañang announced the appointment of Jose V. Mejia, a law practitioner and law professor, as member representing the private sector of the Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) of the Supreme Court of the Philippines. Newly-appointed Judicial and Bar Council (JBC) member takes his oath before...
After careful consideration, President Marcos has vetoed the proposed Philippine National Police (PNP) reform bill to ensure that changes in the police force are fair, clear, and truly beneficial to everyone involved, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Thursday, July 11. File photo In a...
Malacañang has placed National Commission on Senior Citizens (NCSC) chairman Franklin Quijano on a 90-day preventive suspension as the Palace probes accusations of gross neglect of duty and grave misconduct. File photos/NCSC In an order dated July 9, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said Quijano...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Police Regional Office 4-A confiscated illegal drugs worth P9.8 billion and arrested 6,269 suspected drug pushers in the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon or the Calabarzon region from January 1 to July 2. PRO 4-A chief Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas...
The Philippines and China expressed their willingness and readiness to intensify their efforts against crimes linked to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), a statement from the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) said on Tuesday, July 2. The anti-crime body made...
Malacañang has declared July 2, 2024, a special non-working holiday in Pasig City for the commemoration of the 451st Araw ng Pasig on Tuesday. The Palace released a copy of Proclamation No. 612 on Monday, a day before the holiday takes place. The proclamation was signed by Executive Secretary...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin downplayed the latest Ayungin Shoal incident where the China Coast Guard (CCG) reportedly rammed, boarded, and used axes to damage two Philippine Navy (PN) boats. (From left) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin and Presidential Assistant on Maritime Concerns Andres...
