After days of rumors about a leadership change in the Department of Budget and Management (DBM), Malacañang finally confirmed on May 18 that DBM Undersecretary Kim Robert de Leon had been appointed as the department’s new head. In announcing De Leon 's appointment, Malacañang highlighted...
Security cooperation with Japan is expected to be a key agenda during President Marcos ' meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi next week. "I expect that we will be talking about many things, but of course, security cooperation will be a very important part of that discussion,”...
While acknowledging Southeast Asian leaders ' frustration over the lack of progress in resolving the crisis in Myanmar, President Marcos said the regional bloc should not just "sit back and wait for something to happen." In a roundtable with Japanese media on Monday, May 18, Marcos said that...
It is encouraging when two leaders of the world 's largest economies meet, President Marcos said. He said this when asked for a statement on the high-level meeting between United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping to discuss economic and trade issues. "Well, I think...
President Marcos plans to propose to Japanese officials during his upcoming state visit the exploration of alternative sources of petroleum products, noting that the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East should not be repeated if another crisis arises in the future. Asked during a roundtable...
President Marcos has maintained his position over Taiwan, saying the Philippines will not interfere in any internal matter, but hopes that it would be "resolved peacefully." "The Philippines has, from the very start, always held a one-China policy. We have always held a one-China policy. And we...
Malacañang has reminded senators, who will serve as judges for Vice President Sara Duterte 's impeachment trial, to remember that they are serving the people and not one person alone. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro refused on Monday, May 18, to judge...
Malacañang rejected claims that the Senate was placed under siege during last week’s shooting incident, while saying President Marcos was disappointed over developments surrounding Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa’s supposed escape from Senate protective custody. In her press briefing,...
Malacañang said President Marcos continues to trust Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla despite growing calls for his replacement following a series of controversies involving the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). During a Palace press briefing on Monday, May 18, Presidential...
President Marcos has assured the public that the government is neither sleeping on the job nor taking a vacation, but is constantly responding to the needs of struggling Filipinos. "Asahan po ninyo na ang inyong pamahalaan ay hindi po natutulog, hindi po nagbabakasyon, at walang ginawa kung hindi...
President Marcos greeted his son, William Vincent, on his 29th birthday and encouraged him to continue exploring and seeking new adventures. Marcos took to social media on Sunday, May 17, to greet his son, who is also known as Vinny. Sharing a collage of photos, the President praised Vincent for...
Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special nonworking days in May and June 2026 in Batangas, Cagayan, Zamboanga Sibugay, Misamis Occidental, and Quezon Province to allow residents to fully participate in important historical and cultural celebrations. Proclamation No. 1241 designates...
