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...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – Police Regional Office 4-A chief Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth T. Lucas led the posting of Bawal Bastos Law stickers on Public Utility Vehicles in Calamba City on Monday, Dec. 16. BRIG. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas places a Bawal Bastos sticker on a public utility vehicle on Dec....
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...
V1BE Manila lived up to its promise of being the “Grandest ‘Hip-Pop’ Experience” of the year as it brought together powerhouse artists in one night of an unforgettable concert. Last Dec. 3, the SM Mall of Asia Arena was packed with fans for V1BE Manila, which was headlined by Akon...
Artists are gearing up for V1BE Manila, touted as the “grandest ‘hip-pop’ experience” happening on Dec. 3 at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Featuring a star-studded lineup of international and local acts, a multitude of experiences, and generous benefits for fans, V1BE Manila is shaping...
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...
CAMP VICENTE LIM, Laguna – The Police Regional Office 4-A will deploy 6,557 police officers to secure the Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal, and Quezon (Calabarzon) region this All Saints’ Day. PRO 4-A chief Police Brig. Gen. Paul Kenneth Lucas said they will be assigned to places of convergence...
Contrary to former president Rodrigo Duterte's claim that crime remains rampant under the current administration, Malacañang said there was a decline in crime recorded in the country since President Marcos assumed the post. Former president Rodrigo Duterte (Mark Balmores) and President Ferdinand...
