With only two years remaining in his presidency, President Marcos hopes to leave a legacy of service while staying true to his principles. In an interview with Bloomberg Television, Marcos was asked what he hopes people to take away from his years in office. "That I served. That I was true to my...
President Marcos said he does not regret running alongside Vice President Sara Duterte in the 2022 elections, but admitted he fears that the reforms started by his administration could be undone if she eventually assumes power. In an interview with Bloomberg Television uploaded on YouTube on May...
A bowl of halo-halo became an unlikely bridge between the Philippines and Japan during President Marcos’ State Visit to Tokyo after the Filipino dessert reportedly became a favorite of Japanese Emperor Naruhito. Speaking before the Philippine media delegation in Tokyo, Marcos shared how he...
President Marcos has concluded his four-day State Visit to Japan, describing it as a “highly productive and constructive” trip that secured major economic, strategic, and diplomatic gains for the Philippines. Speaking to the Philippine media delegation before returning to Manila, the President...
Senator Imee Marcos said on Friday, May 29, that what the administration is doing to the Senate majority bloc is "very obvious", citing statements from President Marcos that, for her, are tantamount to interference in legislative affairs. In a Viber message, the presidential sister cited what she...
President Marcos believes he should not be held responsible for the current "political heat" in the country, noting that he has neither declared political war nor attacked anyone. When asked whether he would take steps to ease political tension to accomplish his remaining goals before his term...
Perhaps somebody is eyeing the position of Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) Secretary Jonvic Remulla, President Marcos said, as rumors circulated that the President had allegedly lost confidence in him. Marcos said "yes" when asked during a press conference in Tokyo, Japan,...
President Marcos has hinted at more government appointments involving candidates who lost in the 2025 elections following the lapse of the one-year appointment ban. Speaking to Manila-based reporters in Tokyo, the President said the administration remains open to appointing qualified candidates who...
"Choose your sources of information better." This was what President Marcos told his sister, Senator Imee, as he belied claims that he has been in talks with political groups about extending his term through a "no-election" scenario in 2028. In a post-state visit press conference in Tokyo on...
President Marcos has denied allegations that the administration is targeting members of the Senate majority bloc facing legal troubles, insisting that the cases against them resulted from investigations and testimonies gathered by government agencies. Speaking to Manila-based reporters in Tokyo on...
President Marcos has thanked Japan for promptly deploying a team of experts during the weeks-long fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill. Marcos noted Japan’s immediate deployment of technical experts to help address the incident in his opening remarks during the bilateral meeting with Prime...
President Marcos said he watched “with horror” the recent controversies surrounding the Senate, lamenting what he described as the institution 's decline compared to when he served as a senator. Speaking to Manila-based reporters in Tokyo, Marcos said he and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto...
