In a year marked by bold decisions and the controversial collapse of a once-formidable alliance, President Marcos enacted laws reflecting his commitment to economic revitalization, social equity, and national security. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (File photo) From fortifying the...
Philippine politics has always provided a vibrant tapestry of different colors, alliances, and switching sides. Filipinos had grown tired of the usual, so when two political icons from the North and the South promised to break the mold, the majority rallied behind them and catapulted them to the...
President Marcos has ordered the implementation of the Philippine schedule of tariff commitment in compliance with the Free Trade Agreement with South Korea (PH-KR FTA). File photos In Executive Order No. 80, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Dec. 23, the President cited the need to...
President Marcos has enjoined Filipinos to support the 10 films that are part of the 2024 Metro Manila Film Festival (MMFF), saying this year's entries offer "golden lessons" that reflect the Filipino story. MMFF AT 50 — Stars of the entries to the 50th year of the Metro Manila Film Festival...
President Marcos signed into law the measure granting Russian figure skater Aleksandr Korovin Philippine citizenship via naturalization. Aleksandr Korovin (Senate of the Philippines) Marcos signed Republic Act (RA) No. 12115 on Dec. 20. Based on the law, Korovin is granted Philippine citizenship...
(File photo) Retired uniformed personnel and concerned stakeholders wrote to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to convey their “serious concerns” regarding the “questionable deviations” of the approved General Appropriations Bill (GAB) 2025 from the National Expenditure Program...
After a week filled with several engagements, President Marcos looks forward to spending some quiet time with his unfinished books while keeping his eyes and ears open for any development that may require his attention during the Holiday break. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (PPA Pool)...
President Marcos is optimistic about strengthening the partnership between the Philippines and Japan in defense, security, and economic matters. BOOSTING TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. welcomes Japan’s National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo in Malacañan on Dec. 19, 2024....
President Marcos announced that passengers can ride the LRT-1, LRT-2, and MRT-3 train lines for free on Friday, Dec. 20, to help the people with their expenses this coming Christmas. Malacañang photo In a statement on Thursday afternoon, Dec. 19, the President said the initiative is expected to...
President Marcos has reminded the Philippine Air Force (PAF) to remain vigilant as complacency will endanger the safety and welfare of the country and its people. CHANGE OF COMMAND — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. leads the Philippine Air Force (PAF) change of command with outgoing PAF...
President Marcos is leaving it to the Department of Justice (DOJ) whether or not to press charges against former president Rodrigo Duterte and other individuals for crimes against humanity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and former president Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang file photos)...
President Marcos is bent on restoring the proposed 2025 national budget to its original shape before signing it before the end of the year as there were many changes from the initial request. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (MPC Pool) Marcos said this following budget cuts and...