Thousands of new jobs in manufacturing and information technology (IT) are expected to be created after President Marcos approved new and expanded special economic zones in Batangas and Iloilo, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. “The new ecozones reinforce the Marcos Jr. administration’s...
President Marcos continues to have confidence in the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and will not be pressured by public calls to abolish it, Malacañang said on Wednesday, Jan. 14. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
President Marcos returned to Manila with two signed deals from his working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Malacañang said Marcos arrived in the country at 11:28 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, from Abu Dhabi. In his arrival statement, Marcos announced that the Comprehensive Economic...
President Marcos welcomed DAMAC Digital’s planned investment in the Philippines, including what is expected to be the country’s largest data center, during a business meeting in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, Jan. 13. In a Facebook post, Marcos said he was “very excited” about the firm’s plans,...
President Marcos has called on global financial institutions to make climate financing more accessible and fairer. Malacañang said Marcos "reiterated calls for reforms in global financial institutions to make climate and development financing fairer, more accessible, and more responsive" during...
President Marcos has called for faster release of “anti-epal” guidelines to ensure that government-funded projects are not used for any personal or political branding, Malacañang said. “Sa ngayon, makikita natin kung ano ang nais ng Pangulo. Ipinalagay po, nakalagay mismo sa 2026 GAA na...
The Philippines and the United Arab Emirates have signed a free trade agreement (FTA) during President Marcos ' working visit to Abu Dhabi. Marcos and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan witnessed the signing and exchange of the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA)...
President Marcos has kicked off his one-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) by presiding over a meeting with Cabinet officials, who are accompanying him on his trip. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos arrived in Abu Dhabi at 11:09 p.m....
Senate President Vicente "Tito" Sotto III said on Tuesday, Jan. 13, the only thing certain is that he will act "forthwith" on any impeachment complaint. "One thing is certain. As SP, I will act on it with dispatch, fortwith!" he said in a statement. When asked if there 's any preparation on...
President Marcos is eyeing to formally apply for an extradition treaty with Portugal in a bid to arrest fugitive Zaldy Co who is believed to be in the foreign country. Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla disclosed on Tuesday, Jan. 13, that Marcos is...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte won’t return to the Philippines as long as Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is president, Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte said Monday. Speaking to Duterte supporters outside the International Criminal Court in The Hague, Rep. Duterte said his...
President Marcos has administered the donning of rank of rear admiral to Presidential Security Command (PSC) Commander Andro Val Abayon. From the rank of commodore at the Philippine Navy, Abayon formally rose to the rank of rear admiral after his donning ceremony held at the Malacañan Palace on...
