Stressing that the Philippines remains one of the most dangerous places for journalists, President Marcos vowed to continue protecting media workers. Speaking during the oath-taking ceremony of the Kapisanan ng mga Brodkaster ng Pilipinas (KBP) Board of Trustees and Standards Authority on...
President Marcos has ordered the suspension of the impending fare hike, saying this is "not the time" to increase fares. In a video message on Wednesday, March 18, Marcos said he has ordered the Department of Transportation (DOTr) to suspend the fare increase. "Sa aking palagay, dahil nga eh, may...
President Marcos said the government’s decision to suspend or reduce excise taxes on fuel will depend on global oil price movements, stressing that the situation remains highly unpredictable amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Marcos said this after Congress approved on the third and...
President Marcos on Tuesday assured Filipinos that food supply and prices remain stable despite rising global oil prices, saying there is no need to hoard as the government keeps the situation under control. Marcos said this as he led a joint price and supply monitoring activity of the Department...
A bill that is seen to address the impact of rising global oil prices inches closer to being felt by Filipinos after the Senate approved it on third and final reading on Tuesday, March 17. Voting 17-0-0, the Upper Chamber approved Senate Bill No. 1982 or An Act Authorizing the President to Suspend...
There is no discussion yet on who will take over the top position at the Department of Tourism (DOT), Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said an announcement on the replacement of former Tourism chief Christina Frasco may be made in the coming...
Malacañang has rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense’s claims of betrayal, saying his arrest served justice for the victims of his bloody war on drugs. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro asserted that the Philippine government did not betray the...
ILOILO CITY – The Ati indigenous people (IPs) urged President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to return the land given by the government two years after they were evicted at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province. Members of the Asosasyon ng Boracay Ati Tribal Organization (ABATO) held...
Malacañang has appealed to the people to refrain from sowing fear amid the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, stressing that President Marcos "is in control" of the conflict 's impacts. "Ang pakiusap lamang po natin sa ngayon dahil nasa sitwasyon tayong ganito, let us refrain from doing...
President Marcos has encouraged women legislators to continue pushing for measures that safeguard women and children and efforts to open up more opportunities for them. Marcos made the call as he expressed his alliance to the Association of Women Legislators ' Foundation Inc.(AWLFI) of the...
President Marcos has led the first wave of distribution of cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers affected by the sudden increase of oil prices. In leading the cash payout distribution on Tuesday, March 17 in Sta. Mesa, Manila, Marcos stressed the need to provide cash...
President Marcos has outlined a series of government interventions aimed at easing the impact of surging oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a video message on Monday, March 16, the President said the government began implementing measures last week to reduce the...
