President Marcos has assured local officials that their budget will increase if they run the programs funded by the national government well. In his remarks during the turnover of financial assistance to barangays in Eastern Visayas on Thursday, April 30, Marcos told local officials the national...
The Philippines rolled out one of the most extensive policy responses in Asia-Pacific to cushion the impact of global oil price and supply shocks, even as the country recorded among the steepest increases in fuel prices in the region, according to the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB). An...
President Marcos has sought clarification from French and Czech officials over the release of former congressman Zaldy Co, expressing disappointment that the fugitive remains at large in Europe despite efforts to secure his return to the Philippines. The President raised the matter during separate...
ILOILO CITY – Gov. Fredenil Castro has urged President Marcos Jr. to prioritize two major infrastructure projects in the province of Capiz – the construction of a mega dam project and upgrading of a hospital. Castro cited the Panay River Basin Integrated Development Project (PRBIDP) initially...
The country 's buffer stock in fuel has increased, Malacañang reported. According to the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Committee, the country 's fuel buffer stock is now up to 54 days, from 52. “Sa ngayon ang buffer stock ng supply ng langis ay...
President Marcos announced that the maternity coverage for normal deliveries and cesarean sections under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will increase staring April 30. In a video message on Wednesday, April 29, Marcos said that coverage for normal deliveries will increase...
Malacañang said it will push for the passage of the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Bill, a measure concerning government savings and project funding. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the bill was part of the...
President Marcos emphasized that Filipino inventors should not face an "uncertain future," promising further financial and technical support. During the 2026 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) Awards at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, April 28, Marcos said he would not allow them to...
President Marcos was disappointed that former lawmaker Zaldy Co was not brought back to the Philippines, but he was not blaming anyone, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro revealed that Marcos was disappointed "because we were already close to...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) confirmed Tuesday, April 28, that it has found no validated intelligence information pointing to a supposed “military-backed People Power” movement amid rumors circulating online. PNP Chief, Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. said the police force...
Senator Imee Marcos is no stranger to posting short-form video content on political topics, but this time she channeled her inner Miranda Priestly to recreate a well-known scene from The Devil Wears Prada, while also portraying her assistant, Andrea Sachs. In the video, Marcos alternates between...
Malacañang said the destabilization plot against the Marcos administration is not new, but investigating bodies must still conduct an investigation. "Matagal na pong balita iyan, matagal na nilang gustong magsagawa ng destabilization laban sa ating Pangulo. Hindi na po iyan bago (That’s already...
