President Marcos announced that the government is developing a "transparency portal" where the public can access information of government projects and their contractors. In order to ensure that honesty, integrity, and accountability are upheld in government, Marcos said on Thursday, Nov. 13, that...
Once cases are filed against former Ako Bikol Partylist congressman Zaldy Co, President Marcos will order the cancellation of his passport, but now he is letting the courts do their job. Co, who has been out of the country supposedly to seek medical treatment, is among the biggest personalities...
There will be no Merry Christmas to those involved in the massive multi-billion peso flood control anomalies, President Marcos warned, telling them that their happy days are numbered. Speaking at a press conference at Malacañan Palace on Thursday morning, Nov. 13, Marcos made a pronouncement that...
President Marcos attributed the country’s slower third-quarter economic growth to climate disruptions and global headwinds, assuring that a surge in public spending would help restore momentum before the year ends. Marcos said this as the peso hit a record low of P59.17 to the US dollar on...
President Marcos clarified that former House Speaker Martin Romualdez is not among the 37 individuals referred to the Ombudsman for corruption charges, but stressed that “no one is immune” from accountability as the investigation expands. In a press conference at Malacañan on Thursday, Nov....
President Marcos has appointed Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Charlito Mendoza as the new Commissioner of the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), replacing lawyer Romeo “Jun” Lumagui Jr. Mendoza’s appointment paper was signed on Tuesday, Nov. 12. He currently heads the DOF’s...
Malacañang said President Marcos has always been aware of the crucial role of the Sierra Madre Mountain Range in weakening typhoons in Luzon, but he has yet to issue any directive on its protection. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said "let us wait and see"...
President Marcos has led the launch of Oplan Kontra Baha, a large-scale flood mitigation program that aims to reduce flooding in Metro Manila by as much as 60 percent through continuous dredging, desiltation, and clearing of major waterways. Speaking at the launch of the Greater Metro Manila...
President Marcos has recognized former United Nations (UN) Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon for his continued advocacy and leadership in promoting climate resilience and sustainability, particularly in vulnerable nations such as the Philippines. “I am glad that you continue this very important...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to conduct round-the-clock clearing operations of roads rendered impassable due to Super Typhoon Uwan. "Pangulong Marcos Jr., inutos ang 24/7 clearing operations sa mga kalsadang hindi madaanan dahil sa Super Typhoon...
Former Cabinet secretaries have urged President Marcos to designate the Department of Health (DOH) as head of the Philippine delegation to the 11th Conference of the Parties (COP11) to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC) in Geneva, Switzerland this...
While Malacañang maintained its distance over the issue of local chief executives who were abroad during the onslaught of Typhoon Tino, it warned against complacency in times of disasters. "Unang-una sa Pangulo, hindi po niya gusto ito. Hindi niya po gusto na ang mga liderato ay chill-chill lang...
