Malacañang has announced the suspension of work in the Executive Branch from 1 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 22, to allow workers to spend time with their families and celebrate Kainang Pamilya Mahalaga Day. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Memorandum Circular No. 96 on Friday, Sept. 19,...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin stressed that the National Expenditure Program (NEP) should serve as a guide for lawmakers in budget deliberations, not as a fixed target. Bersamin said this after he issued a sharper rebuke to lawmakers on Saturday, Sept. 6, rejecting suggestions that the 2026...
Malacañang bristled at attempts by some members of the House of Representatives to pin the blame for alleged anomalies in the proposed 2026 budget on the Executive, urging lawmakers instead to confront corruption within their own ranks. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said this after House...
Malacañang has ordered the suspension of work in government offices and classes at all levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) and several provinces on Tuesday, Aug. 26, citing heavy rains expected from a low-pressure area and the southwest monsoon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 94-A,...
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin met with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and concurrent Defense Minister Richard Marles during a courtesy call in Malacañan Palace. Bersamin welcomed the Australian official at the Presidential Guest House in Malacañan on Friday, Aug. 22. According to...
President Marcos has created a new office dedicated to the rehabilitation and development of the Pasig River, in a move to push forward his administration’s initiative to revive the historic waterway. Executive Order 92, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Aug. 13, established the...
The donation of new forensic equipment from Japan will bolster the country’s capacity to uphold justice and human rights, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said. Japan Ministry of Justice 's donation was not only a "clinical moment" but both a gesture of compassion and a boost to the...
Citing that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 99.6 percent of all business establishments in the Philippines, President Marcos has recognized MSMEs as the backbone of the country 's economy. In a speech read by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin during the 2025...
Malacañang has issued an administrative order reorganizing the composition of the Economy and Development Council (formerly known as the NEDA Board) and its committees to strengthen government coordination in implementing socioeconomic policies and programs. Administrative Order No. 37, signed by...
Malacañang has declared several special non-working days in September across provinces, cities, and regions to allow residents to take part in local festivals, founding anniversaries, and historical commemorations. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed the proclamations on behalf of President...
President Marcos has appointed former Taguig City councilor Michelle Anne Gonzales as chairperson of the Presidential Commission for the Urban Poor (PCUP). She took her oath before Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin in Malacañan on Friday, July 25. Gonzales replaced Meynardo Sabili based on her...
Malacañang has announced the suspension of classes in several areas across Luzon and Visayas on Thursday, July 24, due to the continuous heavy rainfall brought about by the Southwest Monsoon. Based on Memorandum Circular No. 91 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Wednesday, July 23,...
