Recognizing the need for the Philippines to catch up in many areas of education—from the shortage of classrooms to the overall quality of learning—President Marcos reminded Filipinos that education is a right, and they have every reason to demand it. Instilling this mindset in both the people...
President Marcos said his wish this Christmas is simple but difficult to achieve: securing “a good budget” from Congress and finding more time with his family amid the demands of the presidency. In a podcast conversation with university student journalists, posted on his social media pages on...
President Marcos believes that Filipinos can keep up with the changing workforce landscape if given the right support and opportunities. He made the statement during the Job Fair + Skills E-Hub Holiday Career Fest at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Thursday, Dec. 11. "The global workforce is...
If there is one mantra that President Marcos has constantly reminded himself of, especially during his presidency, it is to never stop. Witnessing first hand his own father ruled the country for 21 years, Marcos, who also became the Philippine President 36 years later, learned a basic trait he...
President Marcos has led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Complex (KAMIC) in Nueva Ecija, the country’s first large-scale agricultural machinery factory. The machinery factory is expected to strengthen local farm mechanization, boost productivity, and...
President Marcos will not certify as urgent the proposed national budget for next year as it is expected to be submitted for approval before Christmas, Malacañang said. "Hindi ngayon (Not now)," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Wednesday, Dec. 10, when...
Former lawmaker Zaldy Co 's passport has been cancelled, President Marcos bared. In a video report on Wednesday, Dec. 10, Marcos said the passport of Co has been cancelled, preventing him from further hiding over allegations of corruption in connection to the flood control anomalies....
Malacañang denied reports claiming that secretaries Sonny Angara and Henry Aguda were on their way out from President Marcos ' Cabinet. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro clarified that Department of Education (DepEd) Secretary Angara and Department of...
Just because President Marcos did not certify the four priority bills as urgent does not mean he lacked sincerity in wanting them passed as soon as possible, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the message of the President was clear: the four...
After a series of interviews with seasoned journalists in his podcast, President Marcos had college students interviewed him, where he expressed he enjoys talking to the younger ones as there is "always something new." In his recent podcast released on Tuesday, Dec. 9, Marcos was being interviewed...
President Marcos has asked senators and congressmen to prioritize the passage of four proposed legislative measures, including the Anti-dynasty bill and Party-list System Reform Act. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro announced on Tuesday, Dec. 9, that Marcos has...
Sarah Discaya may be arrested this week, following the expected issuance of a warrant of arrest against her over a "ghost" flood control project, President Marcos said. In a video report, Marcos announced that the arrest warrant against Discaya is expected to be out this week, and will soon be...