President Marcos said the government has mobilized a full response to assist communities affected by ashfall from Mayon Volcano, with clearing operations ongoing and basic needs in Albay already addressed. The President said he received updates from agencies on the ground, including the Department...
The proposed National Land Use Act and the amendments to the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) Act are expected to be approved on third and final reading by the House of Representatives this week. This, as the 300-plus strong chamber under House Speaker Faustino "Bojie" Dy III convenes for...
President Marcos has ordered the immediate assistance to communities affected by ashfall from the ongoing Mayon Volcano unrest, Malacañang said. Marcos made the directive, noting Guinobatan and Camalig, Albay. According to Malacañang, response operations have been mobilized to protect public...
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos is rallying his congressman-colleagues to swiftly pass the proposed Kalinga Act, which is seen to provide relief for poor Filipinos, the middle class, and small business owners amid elevated fuel costs. Marcos made the call ahead of...
Senator Imee Marcos has called on the government to aggressively pursue direct government-to-government (G2G) oil procurement to cushion the impact of the ongoing global oil crisis. Marcos pointed this out as she questioned the government’s inability to pursue a G2G deal with Russia. The...
CEBU CITY – “FLR” and “OMB.” Sen. Imee Marcos on Saturday, May 2, said that these three “little words” may affect how members of the House of Representatives will vote on the impeachment case of Vice President Sara Duterte. The FLR (for later release) that Marcos was referring to is a...
President Marcos has urged student-beneficiaries of the government’s scholarship program to take their studies seriously, emphasizing that education is a lifelong asset. “Mapakinabangan ninyo ito at mag-aral kayong mabuti at napakahalaga ng magandang edukasyon (Make the most of this and study...
President Marcos said the Philippines is expanding opportunities for Filipino athletes as he met with Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani to strengthen cooperation in sports development and explore future hosting prospects. The President welcomed the Qatari...
President Marcos has vowed to deliver “disenteng trabaho” (decent jobs) for Filipinos as he acknowledged the burden of rising fuel prices, electricity costs, and basic goods on workers. In a speech during the 124th Labor Day Celebration in General Santos City, the President said the government...
President Marcos paid tribute to Filipino workers, calling them the “backbone” of the nation and vowing to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections. In his Labor Day message posted on Friday, May 1, the President said workers continue to drive the country forward despite...
President Marcos and former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reaffirmed cooperation between the Philippines and Japan on energy transition and resilience, as global instability continues to disrupt supply systems. Kishida, now serving as Supreme Adviser to the Parliamentary Association of the...
While Malacañang did not dwell much on the new developments in the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte, it believes that the House panel made its decision based on the evidence presented during the hearings. The House Committee on Justice on Wednesday, April 29, unanimously declared...
