President Marcos has encouraged women legislators to continue pushing for measures that safeguard women and children and efforts to open up more opportunities for them. Marcos made the call as he expressed his alliance to the Association of Women Legislators ' Foundation Inc.(AWLFI) of the...
President Marcos has led the first wave of distribution of cash relief assistance to public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers affected by the sudden increase of oil prices. In leading the cash payout distribution on Tuesday, March 17 in Sta. Mesa, Manila, Marcos stressed the need to provide cash...
President Marcos has outlined a series of government interventions aimed at easing the impact of surging oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. In a video message on Monday, March 16, the President said the government began implementing measures last week to reduce the...
President Marcos has encouraged newly-promoted teachers in Cebu to continue being an example to educators around the world and teach with skill and compassion. "I encourage everyone to continue serving as an example to educators around the world. Lead with empathy. Teach with skill and compassion....
Citing a neighboring country 's steady tourist arrivals, President Marcos admitted that the Philippines needs to catch up in boosting its tourism. Speaking during the inauguration of the Mactan Expo in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu, on Monday, March 16, Marcos said the country 's tourism industry...
President Marcos has certified as urgent a bill seeking to amend the Biofuels Act of 2006 to help cushion the impact of rising fuel prices and strengthen the country’s energy resilience. In a letter dated March 16 addressed to Senate President Vicente Sotto III, Marcos certified the immediate...
President Marcos has declared special non-working days for three cities —Las Piñas, Sipalay, and Himamaylan—celebrating their respective anniversaries. In Proclamation No. 1186, Marcos declared March 27 a special non-working day for Las Piñas City as it marks its 119th founding anniversary...
The Senate is looking to pass next week the bill authorizing the president to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies. This was after President Marcos certified it as urgent. Yet the Senate cannot sponsor a counterpart bill until the...
President Marcos has expressed that he remains supportive of the Bangsamoro region 's aspiration to create a people-centered government. "The journey toward peace and meaningful self-governance is never simple. It requires patience, honest dialogue, and the courage to believe that...
Malacañang has declared March 20, 2026, Friday, a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr. The Palace said the declaration recognizes the significance of Eid’l Fitr, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan in the Islamic calendar. Eid’l Fitr is celebrated...
President Marcos has appointed Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities, ending months-long speculations of Frasco leaving the Tourism portfolio. In a statement, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary...
President Marcos has certified as urgent a bill authorizing the president to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products during national or global economic emergencies. In a letter dated March 12 addressed to House Speaker Faustino Dy III, Marcos said the immediate enactment of House Bill...
