President Marcos has expressed hope for United States President Donald Trump 's attendance in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by the Philippines this year. Marcos conveyed his hope of welcoming Trump to Manila during his speech at the presentation of...
It is too early to conclude that the fight against corruption, which stemmed from the massive flood control scandal, was a failure, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that considering some individuals have already been charged and...
President Marcos maintains his position over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), thus, the country should also remain consistent in expressing its rights and interests amid disputes, Malacañang said. Marcos remains firm that no part of the country 's territory should be surrendered to any foreign...
It would be better if Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who was convicted abroad for drug trafficking, personally seeks clemency from the President, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro deemed it preferable for Veloso to write to President Marcos over...
Malacañang said reports of public dissatisfaction toward Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco and Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro Herboso circulating online are mere speculation, stressing that they continue to enjoy President Marcos’ trust. In a press briefing, Presidential...
President Marcos is confident lawmakers will base their decision on evidence rather than politics following the Justice panel’s adoption of a report dismissing impeachment complaints against him. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Senator Imee Marcos denied she initiated moves to unseat Senate President Vicente ”Tito” Sotto III, clarifying she was in fact the last to find out about such plan. Addressing her statement to the Senate leader, the President’s sister said she did not orchestrated any Senate coup and the...
President Marcos will undertake a working visit to New York from March 8 to 11 to participate in United Nations (UN) engagements, Malacañang announced Monday, Feb. 9. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced that the President will attend...
President Marcos said a stable electricity supply is essential to productivity and economic opportunity, as he positioned the Caliraya-Botocan-Kalayaan (CBK) hydroelectric complex as a key stabilizer of the Luzon power grid. During the project’s turnover ceremony in Laguna on Monday, Feb. 9, the...
President Marcos has created an inter-agency committee to prepare the Philippines’ participation in the Green Expo 2027 in Japan, Malacañang said. The President issued Administrative Order No. 41 dated Feb. 4, constituting a Philippine Organizing Committee tasked to facilitate preparations for...
The Manila Bulletin officially marked its 126th anniversary on Monday, February 2, with a grand celebration at the Fiesta Pavilion of the Manila Hotel. The event brought together a distinguished assembly of the country’s leaders, including First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos, Chief Justice Alexander...
The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) said Friday, Feb. 6, that it has submitted its summary report to President Marcos, detailing its "accomplishments and activities" for the past 125 days. In a press statement, the body said it had "delivered substantial and measurable results" in...
