Vice President Sara Duterte rejected claims that she was a “complete failure” as Education secretary, saying President Marcos’ attempts to persuade her to remain in the Cabinet prove otherwise. Duterte said this after Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro described the Vice...
President Marcos has marked the 42nd death anniversary of Senator Benigno “Ninoy” Aquino Jr., framing the commemoration as a moment of reflection and reconciliation. “The commemoration of Ninoy Aquino Day brings to light a chapter in our nation’s shared story that continues to echo across...
Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan said he will let President Marcos decide on his leave of absence amid an ongoing investigation into alleged corruption in flood control projects. Bonoan stressed that while accountability is important, his leadership remains...
The resignation of National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) director Jaime Santiago is now up "for acceptance," Malacanang said. Although Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro cannot confirm whether President Marcos and Santiago have talked over the latter 's...
President Marcos’ push to investigate the government’s failed flood control projects is simply a way for him to excuse himself from his responsibilities and obligations when the next flooding happens, Vice President Sara Duterte said. In an interview in Paris during a meeting with the Filipino...
President Marcos intends to see the investigations into irregular flood control projects concluded and those responsible held accountable before the end of his term, Malacañang said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after the President expressed anger after seeing that a...
President Marcos expressed outrage after discovering that a P55-million riverwall project in Baliuag, Bulacan, had been recorded as “completed” by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) despite having no construction on the ground at all. “No, I’m not disappointed, I’m...
President Marcos has ordered the creation of the Presidential Adviser on Pasig River Rehabilitation office to ensure the effective and timely implementation of the river 's development. Through Executive Order (EO) No. 92, the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Pasig River Rehabilitation...
Citing that micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) comprise 99.6 percent of all business establishments in the Philippines, President Marcos has recognized MSMEs as the backbone of the country 's economy. In a speech read by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin during the 2025...
President Marcos said the zero-balance billing policy in all Department of Health (DOH) hospitals in the country is "proceeding well," citing that it has benefitted over 14,000 patients since its implementation. "So I 'm happy to be able to report that the zero-billing program is proceeding...
Asian exports, including those from the Philippines, are seen remaining resilient in the second half of the year, contrary to earlier expectations that regional shipments would slump once front-loading ahead of United States (US) tariffs wane, according to the think tank Capital Economics....
The Department of Agriculture (DA) said the ineffectiveness of certain flood control projects, particularly in rice-producing areas, worsens the agricultural damage the country suffers annually due to tropical storms. In a press briefing on Monday, Aug. 18, DA Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa said...
