The government said the impact of the ongoing tensions in the Middle East will not have an alarming impact on the country 's economy, at least as of Tuesday, June 24. In a meeting with President Marcos in Malacañan on Tuesday, Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev)...
Emphasizing that his administration 's version of 'war on drugs ' has been effective, President Marcos reminded Philippine authorities to keep the fight against illegal drugs peaceful. “The new concept of the war against drugs is working. So, we will continue down that vein. And...
President Marcos assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East that the government is doing everything to ensure their safety amid rising tensions in the region, saying their well-being remains the top priority. “Nothing is more important than the safety of every Filipino,” he...
If there are people regretting teaming up with President Marcos, “it 's their loss, not the President 's,” Malacañang hit back. It came as the Palace 's response to the continuing exchange of tirades between Vice President Sara Duterte and the President. Unlike Duterte, Palace...
President Marcos has called for a meeting with his economic team to prepare for possible repercussions of rising Middle East tensions, including the Iranian Parliament’s approval to close the Strait of Hormuz—a critical global oil chokepoint—amid escalating conflict with Israel and the United...
At least two senators have expressed support for President Marcos ' move to extend fuel subsidies to sectors severely affected by potential oil supply disruptions in the Middle East due to escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. Senator Raffy Tulfo, who chairs the Senate Committee on...
President Marcos said the new Marawi City Hospital must be fully operational by August, as part of his administration’s continuing efforts to rebuild critical infrastructure in the city nearly eight years after the 2017 siege. “We are giving the contractors and all of the government agencies a...
Despite the “political persecution” she is being subjected to by administration allies, Vice President Sara Duterte maintained that she has “no ill feelings” towards President Marcos and only has “problems” with his performance as the country’s chief executive. In an interview in...
A teachers’ group on Monday, June 23, denounced President Marcos’ proposed performance-based evaluation system for teachers, calling it “grossly unfair” and potentially demoralizing to educators already struggling with low pay, heavy workloads, and lack of support. The Teachers '...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) is aiming to complete a new four-storey school building within a year in Quezon City to replace a facility destroyed by fire. DPWH–Quezon City 1st District Engineer Arturo L. Gonzales Jr. said the agency has finalized the preliminary draft of...
Senators on Monday, June 23 called on the government to intensify its preparation for evacuation efforts for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the Middle East following the unprecedented attack of the United States on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson expressed fears the...
President Marcos returned from his working visit to Osaka, Japan, with renewed economic and scientific partnerships designed to create jobs, promote environmental sustainability, and strengthen disaster resilience in the Philippines. “We return inspired to continue building a Bagong Pilipinas...
