It 's not enough to only discover how much public funds have been stolen, the unfinished and substandard projects must also be redone and completed, President Marcos said. And the reimplementation of those projects will no longer be paid for by the government, Marcos said as he insisted that...
President Marcos said he understood the public anger over alleged irregularities in flood control projects, declaring that he might even join demonstrations himself if he were not in office. The President said this amid recent protest actions against corruption in government infrastructure...
President Marcos has named retired Supreme Court Associate Justice Andres Reyes Jr. as chair of the newly created Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), which will probe corruption and irregularities in flood control and related government projects. In a press conference in Malacañan on...
President Marcos has declared the second week of September of every year as the National Pensioners ' Week. Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 1020 which aims to raise awareness on social security protection among Filipinos. "[I]t is imperative to recognize SSS (Social...
President Marcos has cleared the medical bill of three patients in Valenzuela Medical Center which have reached P3.5 million on his birthday on Saturday, Sept. 13. Marcos ordered the zero-balance billing for the patients during his visit at the hospital to check on the implementation of the...
Malacañang said President Marcos recognizes the public’s right to express dissent as protests against corruption in government are set to take place on Sept. 21, the anniversary of the declaration of martial law. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...
As part of his birthday celebration, President Marcos on Saturday, Sept. 13, led the launch of the iconic “Love Bus” in Valenzuela City, promising commuters cheaper, safer, and cleaner rides as the electric buses begin operations across Metro Manila. In his speech during its lunch, the...
Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., attributing recent developments in the city 's healthcare services to the strengthened cooperation between local and national governments. Domagoso made the statement as he...
President Marcos graced the tournament opener of the 2025 FIVB Men’s Volleyball World Championship on Friday, Sept. 12. Marcos was among the hundreds of Filipinos witnessing the Philippine national team, Alas Pilipinas, battle with Tunisia during the game opener. In gracing the tournament, the...
President Marcos assured Filipino families that no student should be forced to abandon their studies because of poverty, as he reaffirmed full or partial tuition fee assistance and subsidies for qualified college students nationwide. Marcos said this as he led the awarding of the Commission on...
President Ferdinand Marcos has paid tribute to Filipino farmers, calling them the backbone of the nation’s food security and honoring their sacrifices, as he led the Gawad Agraryo 2025 ceremony in San Juan City. In his speech on Friday, Sept. 12, the President said the farmers’ daily struggles...
President Marcos has signed into law Republic Act No. 12255, establishing the National Aviation Academy of the Philippines (NAAP) as the country’s premier institution for higher education and training in aviation and aerospace. Under the law, signed on Sept. 5, the NAAP will be recognized as the...
