Malacañang has declared Wednesday, April 10, 2024, a regular holiday across the country in observance of Eid'l Fitr or the Feast of Ramadhan. File photos Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin signed Proclamation No. 514 by the authority of President Marcos on Thursday, April 4, following the...
The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has expressed its commitment to continue investing in the Philippines and supporting the government's economic agenda. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and HSBC Holdings Group Chairman Mark Tucker (Malacañang photo) HSBC Holdings Group...
Negotiations are ongoing for the upcoming joint naval patrols among Filipino, American and Japanese troops in the South China Sea. The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) made the confirmation on Thursday, April 4, amid reports that a trilateral maritime activity may be mentioned in the joint...
Solving Metro Manila's traffic crisis and the country's economic outlook were on the agenda during President Marcos' meeting with his Cabinet secretaries in Malacañang on April 3, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. leads the 16th...
Taiwan has expressed gratitude to President Marcos for his “compassionate message” as he gave assurance that the Philippines is ready to help in the aftermath of the strong quake that hit the self-governing island. In a post on X, Taiwan’s Foreign Ministry said it sincerely appreciates...
President Marcos assured Filipinos in Taiwan that the Philippine government was ready to provide them with the support they may need following the 7.5-magnitude earthquake that struck the self-ruled island. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. / Taiwan earthquake (PPA Pool/AP) Marcos said this...
President Marcos has ordered a whole-of-nation approach to ensure public safety as the country experiences extreme heat due to the El Niño and La Niña phenomena, Malacañang said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Malacañang's announcement came after state...
President Marcos has appointed lawyer and medical doctor Erwin Erfe as the new deputy chief public attorney of the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO), Malacañang confirmed late Tuesday, April 2. Dr. Erwin Erfe (PAO Chief Persida Rueda-Acosta/X) Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil confirmed this...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate / Manila Bulletin) President Marcos' performance and trust ratings saw double-digit declines in the Pulse Asia’s “Ulat ng Bayan” survey conducted from March 6 to 10. Pulse Asia's survey results, released on Tuesday, April 2, revealed...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte during the presentation of this year's Basic Education Report on Jan. 25, 2024. (Inday Sara Duterte / Facebook) All top government officials’ performance and trust ratings fell significantly in the first quarter of...
President Marcos has expressed his intention to work with the Philippine National Police (PNP) in addressing cybercrime, terrorism, and transnational crimes as he named its new leader on Monday, April 1. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he swore...
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) House Senior Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr. says President Marcos' investment missions abroad are now starting to produce positive results. “The...