Vice President Sara Duterte has condemned the use of the photo of her minor son to purportedly spread false information. In a statement, Duterte stressed she never used her children to advance her own interests. She had even kept them from engaging in political talks outside their home. Her...
A senior United States War official described the Philippines as a key partner in collective defense following a meeting with President Marcos during the latter’s working visit to New York. In a post on X, US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said he had a “very productive...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte called the continued detention of her father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague as unjust. The Vice President attended Mass on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, at San Pedro Cathedral here praying for the...
A Senate panel on Wednesday, March 11, approved "in principle" the proposals that would grant President Marcos powers to either suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel amid rising fuel costs. "In principle, the members who attended are supportive of the main principle of the bill, which is to give...
Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday, March 11, that it is not only Davaoeños but also the entire Filipino people who are "angry" at the supposed kidnapping of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is now in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC). She said it...
President Marcos has ordered the immediate distribution of a P5,000 fuel subsidy for public utility drivers affected by rising oil prices amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the financial assistance will be distributed starting next week to...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, March 11, commemorated what she called the first anniversary of an event that trampled on Philippine democracy and the principle of due process and rule of law. Duterte was referring to what she alleged as the "extraordinary rendition or kidnapping" of her...
Bringing former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who is facing malversation of public funds case, cannot be done without the help of the country where he is in, President Marcos said. Marcos explained that while Co is facing raps over an anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro, the Philippine...
President Marcos said the government is arranging chartered flights to bring home overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) who wish to return to the Philippines amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in New York before departing for Manila on Tuesday, March 10 (New York time),...
President Marcos said he would certify as urgent a proposed emergency powers bill aimed at enabling the government to respond quickly to spikes in global oil prices brought about by the tension in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in New York on Tuesday, March 10 (New York time), the President...
President Marcos has addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to campaign for the Philippines ' bid for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council, stressing that the country "is ready to be part of the solution." In his special address to the UNGA before concluding his...
President Marcos has invited American investors to explore opportunities in the Philippines, saying the country is open for business, as a US-based medical glove manufacturer considers building a facility that could generate about 2,000 jobs for Filipinos. Speaking during a dinner reception hosted...
