Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel is pushing for the amendment of the Coconut Farmers and Industry Trust Fund Act as a measure to revitalize the country’s “underperforming” coconut industry. Enacted into law in 2021, as embodied under Republic Act (RA) No. 11524, the coco trust fund...
President Marcos said he is prepared to reject and even reenact the national budget if Congress insists on fund realignments that undermine his administration’s priorities. In the third episode of his podcast released on Monday evening, Aug. 4, the President warned that some reallocations have...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” G. Escudero on Monday, August 4 filed a bill seeking to disqualify public officials and their relatives, up to fourth civil degree, from entering into government contracts. In filing Senate Bill No. 783, Escudero said he is confident this will sharpen the...
President Marcos has designated a parcel of land within the De La Salle University in Biñan, Laguna as a Knowledge, Innovation, Science and Technology (KIST) Ecozone. Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 985 which designates a 50,000-square meter parcel of land within the De La Salle University...
President Marcos has ordered the creation of an inter-agency task force to oversee preparations for the Philippines’ historic hosting of the FIFA Futsal Women’s World Cup (FFWWC) in 2025. Under Administrative Order (AO) No. 35, signed on July 30 and taking effect immediately, the task force...
President Marcos on Saturday, Aug. 2 led the launch of a massive estero cleanup campaign in Pasig City, calling it a crucial step in the country’s long-term flood control and climate change adaptation efforts. In his speech during the launch of the “Bayanihan sa Estero: Malinis na Estero,...
President Marcos has ordered the continued delivery of government services to the Province of Sulu, as he signed an executive order transferring it from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to Region IX, also known as the Zamboanga Peninsula, in compliance with a Supreme...
Malacañang has yet to identify the officials and contractors involved in alleged anomalous flood control projects, who President Marcos wants to be investigated. At present, the Palace has also yet to determine the flood control projects included in their corrupt activities. "Ngayon, hindi pa...
In a bid to advance education equity and uplift the welfare of private school teachers, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, August 1, announced a substantial increase in the annual Teachers’ Salary Subsidy (TSS) under the Government Assistance to Students and Teachers in Private...
President Marcos must carefully study first the proposal to ban online gambling in the country, especially its removal 's impact on the nation and the industry, before coming up with a decision, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on...
President Marcos is open to changes in the proposed 2026 national budget as long as they are justifiable and not intended to misuse public funds, Malacañang said amid early tensions with Congress over his warning against questionable insertions. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
More patient transport vehicles (PTVs) were distributed by President Marcos, this time, in Mindanao. Marcos led the turnover of emergency vehicles intended for the cities and municipalities in Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, Lanao del Sur and Isabela City in Basilan. A...
