President Marcos and Vietnamese President and Communist Party leader Tô Lâm have elevated Philippines-Vietnam relations to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership as the two nations marked 50 years of diplomatic ties. During bilateral talks in Malacañang on Monday morning, June 1, Marcos described the...
President Marcos and United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed bilateral security and economic priorities, including developments in the South China Sea and regional energy concerns, during a phone call on Monday morning, June 1. In a Facebook post, President Marcos described his phone...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in 13 areas across the country for their respective celebration of founding anniversaries. Marcos declared June 1, Monday, as special non-working day in the municipality of Palapag, Northern Samar. The declaration was made under Proclamation...
With only two years remaining in his presidency, President Marcos hopes to leave a legacy of service while staying true to his principles. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Marcos was asked what he hopes people to take away from his years in office. "That I served. That I was true to my...
President Marcos said he does not regret running alongside Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2022 elections, but admitted he fears that the reforms started by his administration could be undone if she eventually assumes power. In an interview with Bloomberg Television uploaded on YouTube on May...
A bowl of halo-halo became an unlikely bridge between the Philippines and Japan during President Marcos’ State Visit to Tokyo after the Filipino dessert reportedly became a favorite of Japanese Emperor Naruhito. Speaking before the Philippine media delegation in Tokyo, Marcos shared how he...
President Marcos has concluded his four-day State Visit to Japan, describing it as a “highly productive and constructive” trip that secured major economic, strategic, and diplomatic gains for the Philippines. Speaking to the Philippine media delegation before returning to Manila, the President...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Friday, May 29, that what the administration is doing to the Senate majority bloc is "very obvious", citing statements from President Marcos that, for her, are tantamount to interference in legislative affairs. In a Viber message, the presidential sister cited what she...
President Marcos believes he should not be held responsible for the current "political heat" in the country, noting that he has neither declared political war nor attacked anyone. When asked whether he would take steps to ease political tension to accomplish his remaining goals before his term...
Perhaps somebody is eyeing the position of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, President Marcos said, as rumors circulated that the President had allegedly lost confidence in him. Marcos said "yes" when asked during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan,...
President Marcos has hinted at more government appointments involving candidates who lost in the 2025 elections following the lapse of the one-year appointment ban. Speaking to Manila-based reporters in Tokyo, the President said the administration remains open to appointing qualified candidates who...
"Choose your sources of information better." This was what President Marcos told his sister, Senator Imee, as he belied claims that he has been in talks with political groups about extending his term through a "no-election" scenario in 2028. In a post-state visit press conference in Tokyo on...
