A government closer to the people and a better Philippines are what President Marcos hopes to leave after his presidency. Although hesitant, Marcos gave a lengthy response when asked what legacy he hopes to leave to the country after his term in 2028. "I 'm weary about legacy. Legacy is when...
President Marcos bared that the discussions on joint oil and gas exploration with China have "moved forward" and are "making progress." Stressing the urgent need to diversify the country 's oil sources amid the Middle East crisis, Marcos said the country needs to explore its options and take...
"Nothing of that has been weakened in any way, shape, or form." This was what President Marcos stated, stressing that the Philippines is not giving up its rights or any part of its territory by having a provisional understanding with the Chinese government. During the Foreign Correspondents...
Despite the continued row in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos said the Philippines is not distancing itself from China. In an interview at the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) Presidential Luncheon in Manila on Friday, Aug. 14, Marcos clarified that Manila...
President Marcos has once again stressed that the Philippines will not engage in any hostility in the region, saying there will be no attacks on anyone from the Philippines. During the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) Presidential Luncheon in Manila on Friday, Aug....
President Marcos said he would endorse the “best possible candidate” in the 2028 elections, setting the stage for the administration to field a candidate who could challenge Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents Association of the Philippines (FOCAP) Presidential...
President Marcos has vowed to hold accountable all individuals responsible for the anomalous implementation of government infrastructure projects, stressing that the government must ensure these projects deliver the protection and services Filipinos need. Speaking at the Foreign Correspondents...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos graced the opening of the Presidential Photojournalists Association’s (PPA) photo exhibit documenting key moments of the administration at the Likhang Filipino Exhibition Hall in Pasay City. Dubbed “In Focus: Marcos Presidency,” the exhibit...
Malacañang made an assurance that there is no "leadership fund" under the proposed 2027 national budget. "Ayon sa DPWH ay wala silang ganitong klaseng mga fund ((According to the Department of Public Works and Highways, they have no such kind of fund)," Palace Press Officer and Communications...
If Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice has evidence of anomalies in the flood control projects, he should bring them to the Ombudsman, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro challenged. Castro said Erice should bare everything he knows about the flood control scandal so that he...
President Marcos has ordered the inclusion of contract-of-service (COS) and job-order (JO) workers in the government’s social protection coverage. Marcos issued Administrative Order No. 43, facilitating the voluntary deduction and remittance of Social Security System (SSS), Philippine Health...
President Marcos has ordered new chief of Philippine Army to build a strong force highly capable of defending the country’s sovereignty and can quickly respond to disasters and calamities. Marcos made the directive to Lt. Gen. Donald Gumiran, the Army’s new commanding general, during his...
