For what it’s worth, Ferdinand Marcos Sr.’s energy policy remains a benchmark for sustainability and reliability. Had the 620-megawatt Bataan Nuclear Power Plant (BNPP) not been shelved by the Aquino administration, Filipinos would likely have enjoyed cheaper electricity rates from that...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos hosted a luncheon for Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan, blending diplomacy and cultural exchange as the Philippines and China mark 50 years of formal relations. In an Instagram post, the First Lady described the gathering as a “lovely luncheon surrounded by friends —...
China 's new ambassador in Manila shared a light moment with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos near the Malacañan Palace in a luncheon that was hosted just weeks after his arrival in the Philippines. The Chinese embassy said Ambassador Jing Quan attended a luncheon hosted by Marcos at the...
President Marcos pushed back against reports branding the Philippines as a terrorism training hotspot, saying such claims ignore years of decisive action by security forces to dismantle extremist networks and protect the country’s hard-earned peace. Speaking at the 90th anniversary of the Armed...
President Marcos has praised the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) for safeguarding the country’s freedom and sovereignty, saying national life continues in peace because soldiers remain on duty. Speaking at the AFP’s 90th anniversary rites at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, the President...
President Marcos has appointed former Philippine National Police chief General Nicolas Torre III as the new general manager of the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA), Malacañang confirmed. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed Torre 's...
The Department of Tourism (DOT) on Friday, Dec. 19, thanked the Bicameral Conference Committee for supporting the sector’s budget, saying sustained investment in tourism drives economic growth and job creation. DOT highlighted that even with a reduced P100 million promotions budget in 2024, the...
Malacañang said the government will not abandon Filipino soldiers who risk their lives in the service of the nation, as President Marcos prepares to honor the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on its 90th anniversary. In her press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
Despite the limited time, Malacañang said President Marcos will thoroughly review the 2026 national budget. The Executive Branch will not sleep on it, nor will it have holidays if it means they could scrutinize the budget before approving it, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary...
President Marcos announced that warrants of arrest against Sarah Discaya and nine others have been issued by the court over the ghost flood control project in Davao Occidental. "Ipapa-abot ko po sa inyo na ang P96.5 million ng ghost flood project sa Davao Occidental, naglabas na ng warrant of...
President Marcos has suspended work in all government offices on Dec. 29 and Jan. 2 to allow government employees to travel to and from different regions in the country. Marcos declared the suspension of work through Memorandum Circular No. 111 signed on Thursday, Dec. 18. "In order to provide...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) are set to submit cases to the Office of the Ombudsman by January 2026 over Cebu flood control projects blamed for the severe flooding during Typhoon Tino. DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon...
