The projected National Tax Allotment (NTA) for local government units is expected to reach P1.4 trillion nationwide in 2027, with Luzon local government units (LGUs) set to receive P676.9 billion, Malacañang said. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Aug. 26, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
The Marcos administration will step up efforts to protect 6.5 million Filipinos who have moved out of poverty while pursuing measures to create jobs, raise incomes, and reduce living costs for the middle class, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. “That is the marching order of the President:...
The end of the Marcos administration in February 1986 ushered in a new political era—and a markedly different climate for the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP). With Imelda Marcos away, the CCP, and to some extent the arts, made way for other needs. The CCP, once a flagship institution,...
A government closer to the people and a better Philippines are what President Marcos hopes to leave after his presidency. Although hesitant, Marcos gave a lengthy response when asked what legacy he hopes to leave to the country after his term in 2028. "I 'm weary about legacy. Legacy is when...
Public satisfaction with the Marcos administration recovered in the second quarter of 2026 after hitting a record-low in the previous quarter, based on the Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey conducted from June 20 to 29. The results of the Second Quarter 2026 Social Weather Survey released on...
Maintaining that the Senate impeachment proceedings against her were already mired in controversy due to what she described as repeated instances of "bending the law," Vice President Sara Duterte on Thursday, Aug. 6, dismissed suggestions that reported developments involving Senator Ronald "Bato"...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Monday, July 27 that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos’ claim that the Ombudsman is on the verge of filing charges against former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is nothing but a bluff. “Pawang pambubudol na naman ang sinabi ng Pangulo na malapit nang sampahan...
For Filipinos, the State of the Nation Address has long evolved into something far bigger than a constitutional obligation. Sure, it 's the President 's yearly report card to the nation, laying out achievements, promises, and plans for the months ahead. But if history is any indication,...
Controlling the rising prices of commodities remains the top national concern among Filipinos, with 57 percent saying it should be the government’s immediate priority. This was according to the latest Pulse Asia survey, conducted through face-to-face interviews from June 28 to July 3 and 6,...
Senator Alan Peter Cayetano on Thursday, July 16 challenged the Marcos administration saying the Senate Minority bloc will resume its investigation into the anomalous flood control projects as the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) continues its investigation into the alleged anomalies in the...
Senator Imee Marcos on Wednesday, July 15 criticized Malacañang for distancing itself from the United States’ plan to dismantle the International Criminal Court (ICC). This, after the Philippine government said it will not intervene in the US’ sweeping campaign to isolate the Hague-based...
Newly installed Cabinet Secretary Benhur Abalos Jr. will not serve in the traditional role of Cabinet secretary but will instead make nationwide rounds to represent President Marcos, Malacañang said. President Marcos has directed Abalos to travel around the country to ensure that government...
