FINDING ANSWERS Long before becoming US president, Donald Trump perfected a style of leadership built for spectacle. On the reality TV show The Apprentice, he exemplified the resolute executive who simplified problems and acted on instinct. But what works in television, even in politics, becomes...
President Marcos remains not keen on suspending the value-added tax (VAT) on petroleum products, citing the "windfall" revenue it generates as a source of funding for response efforts amid the Middle East crisis. In a Palace briefing on Monday, April 13, Marcos finally elaborated on the reasoning...
Why were gasoline and diesel not part of the excise tax suspension on petroleum products on Monday, April 13? President Marcos said these will be discussed during a meeting with the UPLIFT Committee on Tuesday. "That 's to be discussed tomorrow," he said when asked in a press briefing,...
President Marcos personally dispelled rumors about his health on Monday, April 13, by appearing before the media in Malacañang, where he even dared those peddling fake news about him to join him at the gym and exercise. In jest, the President even challenged them to join him in exercising to...
President Marcos on Monday, April 13, announced the suspension of excise taxes on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, as part of government efforts to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. “Tinanggal ko na ang excise tax sa LPG at sa kerosene (I have removed the excise tax on LPG and...
Whether it was "early politicking" or "early campaigning," President Marcos will not pay any attention to the newly-formed political coalition 's intention, Malacañang said. "Kung anuman po ang ninanais nila sa gitna ng krisis sa Middle East, iyong maaga nilang pamumulitika, iyong maaga...
Saying that President Marcos has failed to deliver substantial relief to the people amid the impacts of the Middle East crisis on the country is a huge lie, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said seen or not seen, Marcos continue to work and...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against Pope Leo XIV on Sunday night, saying he didn 't think the U.S.-born global leader of the Catholic Church is “doing a very good job” and that “he 's a very liberal person," while also suggesting...
President Marcos is expected to announce his decision on the fuel excise tax cut on Tuesday, April 14, as the law granting him emergency powers to either reduce or suspend excise taxes on petroleum products has already taken effect. Marcos has yet to decide on the excise tax cut despite the...
President Marcos lauded Filipinos for showing “bayanihan” or community spirit amid the ongoing oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. In his latest vlog, the President called on the public to embody unity and compassion as the country faces rising fuel costs and economic...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Monday, April 13, emphasized the urgency of addressing the literacy crisis in the Philippines, calling on Filipino families to strengthen reading habits as the country marks Buwan ng Panitikang Filipino. In a video message, Duterte described literature not merely as...
A major rollback in fuel prices is set to take effect on Tuesday, April 14, offering relief to consumers amid recent volatility in global oil markets, President Marcos announced. “Simula Martes, April 14, may malaking rollback sa presyo ng langis (Starting Tuesday, April 14, there will be a big...
