A word war has erupted between Senator Imee Marcos and Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson over the 2026 national budget and the handling of the flood control investigation by the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee. In a previous interview, Marcos stated she has given up on the flood...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday, Jan. 12, revealed that it is looking into possible outside or political influence behind a social media post by a Philippine Army (PA) officer who withdrew his support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth...
President Marcos has designated Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian as the government 's caretaker while he is in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Palace Press Officer and Communications...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson on Sunday, January 11 denounced Sen. Imee Marcos’s allegations of “soft pork barrel” in the 2026 General Appropriations Act (GAA), disclosing that the President’s sister in fact, has an allocable fund worth at least P2.5-billion in the...
Malacañang said the possible filing of impeachment complaint against President Marcos is among the "unsubstantiated statements" coming from supporters of "a certain politician," tagging it as "political maneuverings." In a statement Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire...
President Marcos will leave for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, Jan. 12, for a working visit which will include the signing of historic deals. Marcos will be in Abu Dhabi until Jan. 14. During his visit, the President will participate in the Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week, slated from...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos said plans are taking shape to make the Pasig River Esplanade safer, cleaner, and more welcoming for both residents and visitors, as preparations continue for a refreshed riverside space in Manila. In an Instagram post, the First Lady said recent discussions focused...
Former Senator Franklin Drilon believes that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) can no longer function in its current state, adding that it 's already a "dead" body due to the President 's inaction. In an interview with Usapang Senado on DWIZ, Drilon stated that with...
Colonel Audie A. Mongao, who was relieved by the Philippine Army (PA) for allegedly withdrawing his support from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., surrendered to the military on Friday night, Jan 9. The surrender was confirmed by Mongao’s immediate superior, Maj. Gen. Michael G. Logico, commander...
CEBU CITY – Even if some do not follow the dress code, it does not mean we should follow their example. The Augustinian friars of the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño de Cebu said this in reaction to the apparent breach of dress code policy committed by Sen. Imee Marcos who visited the church on...
Senator Rodante Marcoleta has raised concerns over the veto on several unprogrammed appropriation items in the General Appropriations Act (GAA), saying many of the items should not have been removed, particularly those originally proposed by the executive itself in the National Expenditure Program...
President Marcos inspected the ongoing reconstruction of a fire-damaged building at San Francisco High School in Quezon City and visited the Department of Education (DepEd)-PhilHealth Yaman ng Kalusugan Program Para Malayo sa Sakit (YAKAP) medical mission being held on campus. In his remarks during...
