Deputy Speaker La Union 1st district Rep. Paolo Ortega V has named the likes of House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos and Pasig City Mayor Vico Sotto as political family or dynasty members who are actually good leaders. Ortega had this to say over the weekend as he...
On Father 's Day, President Marcos received an "order" from his family, instructing him to rest, not hold stressful meetings, and enjoy a sweet treat. First Lady Liza Marcos and their sons, Sandro, Simon, and Vincent, gave the President a unique Father 's Day greeting by issuing an...
President Marcos has ordered the release of an additional P3 billion to strengthen the government 's repatriation and reintegration program for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the additional funds would...
The 24 Filipinos who were freed after spending nine months in detention in Russia have finally returned home and reunited with their families following the intervention of President Marcos. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), the first batch of six Filipinos arrived at the Ninoy...
The Marcos administration posted its lowest net satisfaction rating since taking office in 2022, according to a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that found the score to be the weakest recorded by any Philippine administration since 2010. Results of the March 24-31 survey showed the...
President Marcos is back in Manila after a short trip to Russia, which he described as "very productive." Marcos and his delegation arrived at 4:02 p.m. at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, June 19, Malacañang said. In his arrival statement, Marcos said that during his trip, he joined...
An orderly Senate that tackles priority measures is "exactly what we have been hoping for," President Marcos said. "Well, that is exactly what we have been all hoping for, that things become more orderly, na maging maayos ang takbo ng Senado (that Senate runs smoothly)," Marcos stated in an...
President Marcos dismissed talk of another Cabinet reshuffle, saying there is no need to change his current team and warning that frequently moving officials around is counterproductive to effective governance. Marcos said this amid persistent rumors that some Cabinet secretaries could be replaced...
President Marcos sees no issue on the possibility of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero being selected as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos said this, dismissing the criticisms Escudero received during his previous role as presiding judge over the...
President Marcos acknowledged concerns that the Philippines could face backlash from like-minded nations as Manila seeks to deepen engagement with Russia, saying the government would tread carefully to ensure its partnerships do not contribute to conflict. Asked about possible criticism from...
President Marcos said the Philippines and Russia are beginning to put in place a system for petroleum supplies after previous purchases from Moscow were made on an ad hoc basis in response to the global oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Russia...
President Marcos said Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the release of 24 Filipinos who have been detained in the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia for the past nine months over immigration issues. Speaking to reporters before concluding his visit to Russia on Thursday, June 18, Marcos...
