Malacañang described the signing of the set of rules on the implementation of the Philippine Offshore Gambling Operators (POGO) ban as the "final nail in the coffin," which would prevent its "resurrection in a different form." The Inter-Agency Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) on the...
Selected local government units (LGUs) across the country have been authorized to directly undertake classroom construction projects, in a move by the government aimed at accelerating the delivery of much-needed school infrastructure and easing classroom shortages. Education Secretary Sonny Angara...
Malacañang said it is still considering the Japanese government’s invitation for President Marcos to make a state visit next month. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire said on Wednesday, April 22, that nothing is confirmed yet. "Nothing is confirmed. We are still...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos joined the Catholic faithful in Pangasinan to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the canonical coronation of Our Lady of Manaoag. The President and the First Lady joined hundreds of devotees at Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Manaoag...
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Wednesday graced the centennial canonical coronation of the revered image of the Our Lady of Manaoag at Manaoag Church in Pangasinan. The event marks 100 years of faith and pilgrimage to the image, enshrined...
President Marcos has expressed his eagerness to work closely with the Thai government on energy and food security. Marcos spoke with Thailand 's Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul by phone on Tuesday, April 21. During the call, Marcos conveyed his intention to work closely with the Royal...
Malacañang has warned operators of transport network vehicle services (TNVS) who may not be reporting the exact number of drivers, leading to discrepancies in the list of cash aid beneficiaries. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro alleged that some TNVS companies...
President Marcos convened the fourth meeting of the UPLIFT Committee on Tuesday, April 21, but there is no word yet on the fate of the excise tax on diesel and gasoline. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the matter was not discussed during the meeting. "Hindi...
Malacañang said the government will ensure that former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who was arrested in Prague, Czech Republic, last week, will return to the country safely. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro stated on Tuesday, April 21, that the government will provide...
President Marcos has appointed former Interior and Local Government secretary Mel Senen Sarmiento as the new Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity. Sarmiento will take over the Office of the Presidential Adviser on Peace, Reconciliation and Unity (OPAPRU) after retired military...
The Department of Education (DepEd) has set June 8 as the opening of classes for School Year (SY) 2026–2027, under its new school calendar schedule issued through DepEd Order No. 009, s. 2026. The school year will run until April 8 next year and will consist of 201 class days, covering Term 1 to...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in May for Pulilan town and Butuan City to celebrate their respective festivals. Under Proclamation No. 1213, Marcos declared May 14 as a special non-working day in Pulilan, Bulacan, in observance of the town’s Kneeling Carabao Festival....
