Senator Risa Hontiveros welcomed President Marcos' decision to veto a proposed law granting Li Duan Wang’s Filipino citizenship, calling it a "necessary and welcome move". Senator Risa Hontiveros "This shows our government’s commitment to protecting the sanctity of our Filipino citizenship,"...
President Marcos has signed Memorandum Order (MO) No. 36, authorizing the National Amnesty Commission (NAC) to issue Safe Conduct Passes (SCPs) to amnesty applicants. FIle photos In his speech at the 6th Infantry (Kampilan) Division, Philippine Army, Camp BGen. Gonzalo H. Siongco in Datu Odin...
President Marcos has rejected the naturalization of controversial Chinese national Li Duan Wang, Malacañang announced on Friday, April 11. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed that the...
The Philippines and New Zealand are looking to take their relationship forward as both countries' leaders engaged in a conversation on Thursday, April 10. File photo of President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (right) and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon during the latter's visit to...
President Marcos and King Mohammed VI of the Kingdom of Morocco renewed both countries' relationship as the two nations marked 50 years of diplomatic ties this year. Photos: Department of Foreign Affairs, Pexels In his message to King Mohammed dated April 10, President Marcos highlighted the...
President Marcos has ordered an investigation into the kidnapping and the death of Filipino-Chinese business tycoon Anson Que, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said. Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro (RTVM) Castro said this after the Filipino-Chinese business community...
If there is no basis, no one has the right to demand the President to do a hair follicle test. This was the response of Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro to those asking President Marcos to undergo follicle drug test , stressing the burden of proof is upon those...
Do not idolize or applaud politicians who make problematic comments, particularly misogynistic and insensitive remarks on women, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) This after President Marcos branded disrespectful remarks of some politicians towards women as...
In a bid to make the licensure process more relevant and responsive, President Marcos said that the long-standing one-size-fits-all teacher board exam would be replaced with a specialization-based Board Licensure Examination for Professional Teachers (BLEPT) starting September 2025. NEW EXAM SCHEME...
President Marcos highlighted the role of digital media in empowering micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) as he led the 2025 DTI-Bagong Pilipinas National Food Fair in Mandaluyong City on Wednesday, April 9. BAGONG PILIPINAS MARKETPLACE — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads...
President Marcos has urged the public to honor the country's World War II heroes by protecting and building the nation through acts of service and patriotism. File photos Marcos said this as he joined in commemorating Araw ng Kagitingan on Wednesday, April 9. In his message, the President described...
Citing the possibility of crimes, President Marcos has ordered enforcement agencies to not stop monitoring during the Holy Week, reminding them to not sleep on the job amid the holidays. "Alam naman po natin na may mga pagkakataon na nagkakaroon pa rin, hindi maiiwasan na mayroong mangyayaring mga...