President Marcos is back in Manila after a short trip to Russia, which he described as "very productive." Marcos and his delegation arrived at 4:02 p.m. at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City on Friday, June 19, Malacañang said. In his arrival statement, Marcos said that during his trip, he joined...
An orderly Senate that tackles priority measures is "exactly what we have been hoping for," President Marcos said. "Well, that is exactly what we have been all hoping for, that things become more orderly, na maging maayos ang takbo ng Senado (that Senate runs smoothly)," Marcos stated in an...
President Marcos dismissed talk of another Cabinet reshuffle, saying there is no need to change his current team and warning that frequently moving officials around is counterproductive to effective governance. Marcos said this amid persistent rumors that some Cabinet secretaries could be replaced...
President Marcos sees no issue on the possibility of Senator Francis "Chiz" Escudero being selected as the presiding officer in the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Marcos said this, dismissing the criticisms Escudero received during his previous role as presiding judge over the...
President Marcos acknowledged concerns that the Philippines could face backlash from like-minded nations as Manila seeks to deepen engagement with Russia, saying the government would tread carefully to ensure its partnerships do not contribute to conflict. Asked about possible criticism from...
President Marcos said the Philippines and Russia are beginning to put in place a system for petroleum supplies after previous purchases from Moscow were made on an ad hoc basis in response to the global oil crisis triggered by the conflict in the Middle East. Speaking to reporters in Russia...
President Marcos said Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered the release of 24 Filipinos who have been detained in the Russian city of Irkutsk in Siberia for the past nine months over immigration issues. Speaking to reporters before concluding his visit to Russia on Thursday, June 18, Marcos...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Russia have adopted a new roadmap aimed at deepening their strategic partnership, with President Marcos saying the agreements would expand practical cooperation and deliver concrete benefits to the peoples of Southeast Asia and Russia. Speaking...
Highlighting the 35 years of partnership between Russia and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), President Marcos urged fellow leaders to "choose well" in terms of sustaining its decades-long ties. Speaking at the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia, on Thursday, June...
House Majority Leader Ilocos Norte 1st district Rep. Sandro Marcos seemingly gave the perfect answer when pressed by a reporter to comment on a sensitive topic--the upcoming impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. This, even as Rep. Marcos candidly admitted getting too affected by his...
President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed to explore new opportunities for cooperation in food security, energy, trade, and investment, with both leaders noting significant untapped potential in Philippine-Russia relations despite steady economic ties. The two leaders met in...
Malacañang has ordered a thorough investigation into the case of a widow who failed to access medical benefits from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp. (PhilHealth) for her late husband. "Hindi po iyan ang nais ng Pangulo (That is not what the President wants)," Palace Press Officer and...
