Malacañang believes that the privilege speech of Senator Imee Marcos, in which she presented a "propaganda" video on an alleged plan to amend the 1987 Constitution, was an attempt to divert attention from real issues. "The way I see it, yes, oo, diversionary tactics," Palace Press Officer and...
President Marcos departed for his first state visit to Japan on Tuesday afternoon, May 26, stressing that the trip to Tokyo is an “essential” undertaking amid increasingly challenging global issues. The plane carrying Marcos and his delegation left the Villamor Airbase at 1:36 p.m. In his...
President Marcos could not help but show disbelief when asked about claims that he wants a “no-election” scenario in 2028. While about to board his Tuesday afternoon flight to Japan for a four-day state visit on May 26, Marcos was asked to comment on speculations brought up by his own sister,...
Malacañang believes the passage of priority bills remains possible by June, at least on the executive department 's side. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said there is no issue on the Palace 's side. But it cannot speak for the Senate, which,...
The bulk of Monday’s plenary session, May 25, revolved around opposition to a “propaganda” video presented by Senator Imee Marcos , which reiterated her earlier claim of an alleged plan to amend the 1987 Constitution to extend the terms of top government officials, including the...
Malacañang refuted Davao City Mayor Sebastian "Baste" Duterte 's claims against President Marcos, saying they are just mere smear tactics. "Ang mga binabanggit ni Mayor Baste, alam po natin na ito ay walang katotohanan; ito ay pawang paninira lamang at iyan ang gusto niyang i-amplify sa...
Malacañang said President Marcos is prepared to work with any Senate leader as long as the chamber’s actions are in the best interest of the Filipino people. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Senator Rodante Marcoleta’s statement that Senate...
President Marcos inspected the rehabilitated Sunog Apog Pumping Station in Tondo, Manila, which had remained non-operational for six years despite being completed and fully paid for in 2020. The inspection on Monday, May 25, formed part of the administration’s broader flood mitigation efforts...
President Marcos has appointed former senator Francis Tolentino as acting secretary of the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), Malacañang announced on Monday, May 25. During a Palace press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President...
The Philippines and Japan are expected to deepen defense and maritime cooperation during President Marcos’ upcoming State Visit to Tokyo, with Manila seeking stronger operational collaboration and support for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). During a pre-departure...
President Marcos has assured victims of the massive fire that hit Parola Compound in Binondo, Manila, that the government would continue extending assistance until affected families can rebuild their lives and return home. The President visited the Delpan Evacuation Center and Delpan Sports Complex...
Athletes, who will bag medals at the Palarong Pambansa, will receive incentives from the Philippine Sports Commission, President Marcos announced. Marcos made the announcement in his video message during the opening ceremony of the Palarong Pambansa in Agusandel del Sur on Sunday, May 24. "Masaya...
