President Marcos said he is planning to convene a conference of all stakeholders, including religious groups and parents, in an attempt to come up with solutions to the looming online gambling addiction among Filipinos. Marcos bared this in a recent episode of his podcast on Thursday, Aug. 7,...
The Philippines and India must continue to contribute in strengthening the world 's capability to withstand geopolitical challenges, and ensure that "major countries" do not use "undue influence." President Marcos stated this in his lengthy foreign policy address at the Observer Research...
President Marcos said that his administration "has very little role to play" in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. In an interview with the Firstpost in New Delhi, Marcos made it clear that he never refused to comment on Duterte 's impeachment, reiterating that his...
President Marcos said the humanitarian crisis in Gaza must no longer be tolerated, calling the deaths, destruction, and starvation “unacceptable” and urging Israel to allow the entry of aid. Asked how the Philippines could reconcile its alliance with Israel and its vote in favor of a Gaza...
President Marcos said the Philippines “cannot stay out” of a potential conflict in Taiwan due to its proximity and the presence of thousands of Filipino workers, even as he clarified that Manila’s primary concern is humanitarian, not military. Marcos said this amid tensions in the Taiwan...
President Marcos has reaffirmed the Philippines’ openness to acquiring more Indian-made defense systems, including additional BrahMos missiles and naval equipment, as the country ramps up its military modernization in response to rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea. “We are not girding...
Citing that the Philippines ' investment environment has become open and liberal, President Marcos urged Indian business leaders to seize the growing opportunities in the country. During a roundtable meeting with Indian business leaders on Wednesday, Aug. 6, Marcos encouraged them to engage...
President Marcos expressed confidence that the Social Security System (SSS) will remain financially sound, even with projections that a proposed pension hike could shorten the fund’s lifespan. Marcos said this amid concerns about whether the proposed increase in SSS pensions might reduce the...
President Marcos has defended the government’s growing debt levels, saying loans are being used to invest in Filipinos and not merely to cover gaps in the national budget. Marcos said this after the country’s debt ballooned to P17.2 trillion as of July 2025. In the third episode of his podcast...
Implementing government projects aimed at giving immediate relief to Filipinos such as zero-balance billing in hospitals, P20 per kilo of rice, and discounted train fares are not intended to win the public 's trust and approval, President Marcos said. In his recent podcast episode, Marcos...
President Marcos will not reveal an unverified list of names linked in anomalous flood control projects while the investigation is underway. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos has yet to name names involved in anomalous and non-existent flood control...
Malacañang has cautioned lawmakers against supporting a Senate resolution seeking to remove the President’s authority to adjust rice tariffs, saying it could paralyze the government’s ability to act swiftly during price shocks and emergencies. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
