Former Cabinet secretaries have urged President Marcos to designate the Department of Health (DOH) as head of the Philippine delegation to the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in Geneva, Switzerland this...
While Malacañang maintained its distance over the issue of local chief executives who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, it warned against complacency in times of disasters. "Unang-una sa Pangulo, hindi po niya gusto ito. Hindi niya po gusto na ang mga liderato ay chill-chill lang...
Malacañang said local executives, who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, will have to explain the purpose of their travel. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the local chief executives ' overseas travel will have to be assessed first...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos offered mass for families devastated by the recent typhoons hitting the country. In a social media post, the First Lady shared a series of photos of her and the President, including some members of their family while attending the mass on Sunday,...
President Marcos has directed government agencies to continue conducting relief and rescue operations and the deployment of medical teams in affected areas amid the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan. Malacañang said Marcos made several directives to agencies dealing with disaster response efforts in...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 105, which maintains the 15 percent tariff rate on imported rice until the end of 2025 and introduces a mechanism to adjust rates based on international market prices starting next year. The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on...
President Marcos has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 103, extending the transition period for the full devolution of government functions to local government units (LGUs) until 2028. The order, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin by authority of the President, grants LGUs additional time...
President Marcos placed the entire government on full alert as Typhoon Uwan approached Northern Luzon, ordering swift preemptive evacuations, rapid-response deployments, and close coordination among national agencies and local governments. “Naka-full alert ang lahat ng ahensya ng pamahalaan at...
President Marcos has declared a state of national calamity following the widespread destruction caused by Typhoon Tino, which killed at least 188 people as it devastated several regions across the country this week. In Proclamation No. 1077, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Thursday,...
President Marcos assured the people of Cebu that the national government will remain on the ground to help families recover from the devastation brought by Typhoon Tino. Speaking after a situation briefing at the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Friday, Nov. 7, Marcos said the government’s priority is...
President Marcos has praised the Philippine Marines for their bravery and steadfast service to the nation, assuring them of full government support to strengthen their capabilities and welfare. Speaking at the 75th founding anniversary celebration of the Philippine Marine Corps in Parañaque City,...
Following the declaration of a national state of calamity by President Marcos, the Department of Health (DOH) reminded the public and all pharmacies nationwide that a “price freeze” on essential medicines is now in effect. On Thursday, Nov. 6, President Marcos approved the recommendation of...
