President Marcos stressed the importance of the first parliamentary election in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) as he believes that it is the culmination of decades-long peace efforts. The President also said the parliamentary election next month is important for...
President Marcos has condemned the armed attack at the convoy of Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) Interim Chief Minister Abdulraof A. Macacua in Maguindanao del Norte. The President, according to Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro, ordered...
President Marcos has raised concern over the growing influence of social media and online platforms on children, saying young people are increasingly exposed to harmful content and distorted realities while their critical judgment is still developing. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents...
President Marcos expressed confidence that the government would catch up with and surpass last year’s level of public spending by the fourth quarter of 2026, with faster expenditures expected to support economic growth. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP)...
President Marcos said his administration is reducing discretionary powers in government and expanding digitalization to strengthen safeguards in the management of public funds and prevent corruption and waste. Speaking at the traditional Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP)...
A government closer to the people and a better Philippines are what President Marcos hopes to leave after his presidency. Although hesitant, Marcos gave a lengthy response when asked what legacy he hopes to leave to the country after his term in 2028. "I 'm weary about legacy. Legacy is when...
President Marcos bared that the discussions on joint oil and gas exploration with China have "moved forward" and are "making progress." Stressing the urgent need to diversify the country 's oil sources amid the Middle East crisis, Marcos said the country needs to explore its options and take...
"Nothing of that has been weakened in any way, shape, or form." This was what President Marcos stated, stressing that the Philippines is not giving up its rights or any part of its territory by having a provisional understanding with the Chinese government. During the Foreign Correspondents...
For the legal camp of Vice President Sara Duterte, a sitting Vice President cannot be criminally prosecuted while in office, as it urged the court to hear oral arguments on her motion to quash the grave threats cases filed against her. In a virtual press briefing on Friday, Aug. 14, Atty. Paul...
Despite the continued row in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said the Philippines is not distancing itself from China. In an interview at the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) Presidential Luncheon in Manila on Friday, Aug. 14, Marcos clarified that Manila...
President Marcos has once again stressed that the Philippines will not engage in any hostility in the region, saying there will be no attacks on anyone from the Philippines. During the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) Presidential Luncheon in Manila on Friday, Aug....
President Marcos said he would endorse the “best possible candidate” in the 2028 elections, setting the stage for the administration to field a candidate who could challenge Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) Presidential...
