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...
ILOILO CITY – Gov. Fredenil Castro has urged President Marcos Jr. to prioritize two major infrastructure projects in the province of Capiz – the construction of a mega dam project and upgrading of a hospital. Castro cited the Panay River Basin Integrated Development Project (PRBIDP) initially...
The country 's buffer stock in fuel has increased, Malacañang reported. According to the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Committee, the country 's fuel buffer stock is now up to 54 days, from 52. “Sa ngayon ang buffer stock ng supply ng langis ay...
President Marcos announced that the maternity coverage for normal deliveries and cesarean sections under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will increase staring April 30. In a video message on Wednesday, April 29, Marcos said that coverage for normal deliveries will increase...
Malacañang said it will push for the passage of the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Bill, a measure concerning government savings and project funding. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the bill was part of the...
President Marcos emphasized that Filipino inventors should not face an "uncertain future," promising further financial and technical support. During the 2026 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) Awards at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, April 28, Marcos said he would not allow them to...
President Marcos was disappointed that former lawmaker Zaldy Co was not brought back to the Philippines, but he was not blaming anyone, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro revealed that Marcos was disappointed "because we were already close to...
Malacañang said the destabilization plot against the Marcos administration is not new, but investigating bodies must still conduct an investigation. "Matagal na pong balita iyan, matagal na nilang gustong magsagawa ng destabilization laban sa ating Pangulo. Hindi na po iyan bago (That’s already...
Malacañang is leaving the investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s. alleged threat to have President Marcos assassinated to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), saying it knows its mandate. The Palace agrees that the threats against the President are serious. This came after the...
Malacañang said anyone has the right to file a case, distancing itself from the move of lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, to file criminal charges on the disclosure of bank accounts and violation of privacy. Carpio on Monday, April 27, filed criminal charges against...
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...
Malacañang stood its ground, saying that all statements made by President Marcos about fugitive Zaldy Co were verified. Marcos on April 16 said that the former Ako Bicol Partylist representative was arrested in Prague, Czech Republic, after allegedly crossing the border without proper...