Malacañang said the recent slowdown in the unemployment rate will not lead the government to become complacent in addressing unemployment in the country. Unemployment rate slowed down to 4.7 percent in April from 5.8 percent in March. Employment rose to 48.89 million in April 2026, with the...
President Marcos said the reconstruction of two school buildings at San Francisco High School in Quezon City demonstrates what the government can accomplish when public funds are used for their intended purpose. During his inspection of the newly completed Dao Building and Henry Sy Sr. Hall on...
The interaction between First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Senator Alan Peter Cayetano at a reception dinner was "just friendly talks," Malacañang said. Cayetano and the First Lady were spotted engaged in a conversation during a dinner reception organized by the Federation of Filipino-Chinese...
Malacañang said the ongoing leadership dispute in the Senate cannot be characterized as a "constitutional crisis," reiterating that the Palace only recognizes the leadership of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. "Sa mata po ng Malacañang, sa mata po ng Ehekutibo, wala po tayong matatawag...
President Marcos is planning to visit areas affected by the strong earthquake in Mindanao, Malacañang said. When asked whether Marcos has plans to visit Mindanao following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said he does, but there is...
For the second straight year, the House of Representatives is conscientiously organizing an austere State of the Nation Address (SONA) in light of recent events. House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil made the announcement Tuesday, June 9 during the first coordination meeting for President Marcos...
Stressing that seas around the country are "arenas of competition and of conflict," President Marcos underscored the need to continuously strengthen the Philippine Navy 's capabilities. Marcos said this remains essential to protecting the national interest in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
While Malacañang acknowledged the proposal by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to impose additional tariffs on select Philippine products due to findings on forced labor under the safeguard, it asserted that the country opposes forced labor and can defend itself against it. The USTR...
House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has hailed the immediate directive of President Marcos for all concerned government agencies to mobilize and respond to the the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province. The earthquake down...
Malacañang said there is sufficient funding for the government 's response efforts to address the impacts of the strong earthquake that jolted Mindanao on Monday, June 8. All concerned agencies are required to respond following the strong earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani,...
President Marcos has shrugged off allegations that he received suitcases of cash at his residence in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, with Malacañang saying on Monday, June 8, that the Chief Executive views the claims as baseless and untrue. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
President Marcos will push through with his traditional Independence Day activities despite reports of an alleged destabilization plot on June 12, Malacañang said on Monday, June 8. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a press briefing that the President...
