President Marcos' criticisms against candidates outside his senatorial slate for the 2025 midterm elections were just part of the campaign propaganda, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) He was also not referring to certain candidates, Palace press officer...
Navotas City lone district Rep. Toby Tiangco (Ellson Quismorio/ MANILA BULLETIN) Filipinos' support for the Alansya para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial line-up has so far been "strong", according to campaign manager Toby Tiangco. Tiangco gave...
A Cabinet revamp is not happening at the moment, Malacañang said, but hinted that President Marcos is still evaluating if there is a need to. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. holds a meeting with some of his Cabinet officials on January 28, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) "As of...
It will be "awkward" for President Marcos to call for a special session to tackle the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte sans a request from the Senate. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Mark Balmores) "The way we see it, it would be an...
Not declaring Feb. 25 or the EDSA People Power anniversary as a non-working holiday was neither an effort to erase history, nor undermining the gains from the historic revolution. EDSA People Power Revolution 39th anniversary (Santi San Juan/MANILA BULLETIN) This was what Malacañang Press Officer...
The ongoing visit of Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen will further strengthen the defense cooperation between Manila and Tokyo in the face of regional changes, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese Defense Minister Nakatani Gen during a courtesy...
As part of the administration's firmer stand against fake news, A Malacañang official is wondering if former president Rodrigo Duterte's latest allegation against President Marcos is just one of his jokes as seldom claimed by his supporters. Communications Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer...
President Marcos joined in prayer for the health of Pope Francis who remained in critical condition. Pope Francis ( Photo credit: Catholic News Agency) Marcos issued a statement on Monday afternoon, Feb. 24, joining the call for prayers for the Pope. "Nakakalungkot na marinig ang malubhang...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. Lanao del Sur 1st district Rep. Zia Adiong said Monday, Feb. 24, there was no indication that President Marcos was veering toward a dictatorship, as claimed by...
The Philippines and Palau have signed three agreements, signaling a new chapter in the bilateral ties of both countries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. hold a bilateral meeting in Malacañan on Feb. 24, 2025. (Mark Balmores) Following their...
A Malacañang official rejected former president Rodrigo Duterte's claim that the Marcos administration was veering toward dictatorship, saying the opposition has now resorted to spreading falsehoods in their attempt to regain power. Malacañang file photos Presidential Communications...
Visiting the Philippines has reminded Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr. of the "skillful and talented" medical Filipino personnel who have taken care of his father when he was admitted at a hospital in Makati City in 1986. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Palau President Surangel...