President Marcos has led the opening of a new segment of the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (CALAX) and announced that motorists may use it toll-free for one month. “I can announce na mabuksan ito starting 12 midnight tonight and for one month, wala na muna toll (I can announce that this will open...
President Marcos said the government is correcting the misuse of the Local Government Support Fund (LGSF) by directing resources straight to local governments and communities under the “Bawat Barangay Makikinabang” program. In a speech on the program’s launch in General Trias, Cavite, on...
President Marcos said the government has mobilized a full response to assist communities affected by ashfall from Mayon Volcano, with clearing operations ongoing and basic needs in Albay already addressed. The President said he received updates from agencies on the ground, including the Department...
President Marcos has ordered the immediate assistance to communities affected by ashfall from the ongoing Mayon Volcano unrest, Malacañang said. Marcos made the directive, noting Guinobatan and Camalig, Albay. According to Malacañang, response operations have been mobilized to protect public...
President Marcos has urged student-beneficiaries of the government’s scholarship program to take their studies seriously, emphasizing that education is a lifelong asset. “Mapakinabangan ninyo ito at mag-aral kayong mabuti at napakahalaga ng magandang edukasyon (Make the most of this and study...
President Marcos said the Philippines is expanding opportunities for Filipino athletes as he met with Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) President Sheikh Joaan bin Hamad Al-Thani to strengthen cooperation in sports development and explore future hosting prospects. The President welcomed the Qatari...
President Marcos has vowed to deliver “disenteng trabaho” (decent jobs) for Filipinos as he acknowledged the burden of rising fuel prices, electricity costs, and basic goods on workers. In a speech during the 124th Labor Day Celebration in General Santos City, the President said the government...
President Marcos paid tribute to Filipino workers, calling them the “backbone” of the nation and vowing to expand job opportunities and strengthen labor protections. In his Labor Day message posted on Friday, May 1, the President said workers continue to drive the country forward despite...
President Marcos and former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reaffirmed cooperation between the Philippines and Japan on energy transition and resilience, as global instability continues to disrupt supply systems. Kishida, now serving as Supreme Adviser to the Parliamentary Association of the...
President Marcos has sought clarification from French and Czech officials over the release of former congressman Zaldy Co, expressing disappointment that the fugitive remains at large in Europe despite efforts to secure his return to the Philippines. The President raised the matter during separate...
Malacañang said it is too early to discuss potential candidates for the 2028 presidential elections, as President Marcos remains focused on governance amid ongoing national and global challenges. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when asked if...
President Marcos said government work will not stop despite the ongoing energy crisis, stressing that public service must continue across all sectors. “Kahit mabigat ang krisis natin sa enerhiya, ang trabaho ng gobyerno ay hindi maaaring doon lang tumigil (Even if the energy crisis is heavy, the...
