President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 105, which maintains the 15 percent tariff rate on imported rice until the end of 2025 and introduces a mechanism to adjust rates based on international market prices starting next year. The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 103, extending the transition period for the full devolution of government functions to local government units (LGUs) until 2028. The order, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by authority of the President, grants LGUs additional time...
President Marcos placed the entire government on full alert as Typhoon Uwan approached Northern Luzon, ordering swift preemptive evacuations, rapid-response deployments, and close coordination among national agencies and local governments. “Naka-full alert ang lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan at...
President Marcos has declared a state of national calamity following the widespread destruction caused by Typhoon Tino, which killed at least 188 people as it devastated several regions across the country this week. In Proclamation No. 1077, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday,...
President Marcos assured the people of Cebu that the national government will remain on the ground to help families recover from the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino. Speaking after a situation briefing at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Friday, Nov. 7, Marcos said the government’s priority is...
President Marcos has praised the Philippine Marines for their bravery and steadfast service to the nation, assuring them of full government support to strengthen their capabilities and welfare. Speaking at the 75th founding anniversary celebration of the Philippine Marine Corps in Parañaque City,...
Following the declaration of a national state of calamity by President Marcos, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public and all pharmacies nationwide that a “price freeze” on essential medicines is now in effect. On Thursday, Nov. 6, President Marcos approved the recommendation of...
“Their courage will never be forgotten.” This was President Marcos’ remark as he paid his respects to six members of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) who died in the line of duty after their Super Huey helicopter crashed in Agusan del Sur while conducting disaster response operations in the...
President Marcos has visited Liloan, Cebu to oversee the relief and recovery operations after the onslaught of Typhoon Tino. The President arrived in Liloan on Friday, Nov. 7, days after the typhoon, which has claimed 188 lives, made landfall in Cebu. Liloan is among the areas most severely...
West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. successfully debuted on the Philippine Stock Exchange after its ₱34.33 billion initial public offering (IPO) was heavily favored by investors, ending 2.7 times oversubscribed. In a briefing before the listing, Maynilad Chief Finance Officer...
President Marcos has urged private corporations to lead by example in advancing transparency and environmental stewardship, calling Maynilad Water Services’ debut on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) a “milestone for good governance and sustainable growth.” Speaking at Maynilad’s Initial...
Malacañang said President Marcos will not prevent the release of his Statement of Assets, Liabilities, and Net Worth (SALN) after several civil society groups formally requested access to the document. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after groups...
