Malacañang said the ongoing leadership dispute in the Senate cannot be characterized as a "constitutional crisis," reiterating that the Palace only recognizes the leadership of acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian. "Sa mata po ng Malacañang, sa mata po ng Ehekutibo, wala po tayong matatawag...
President Marcos is planning to visit areas affected by the strong earthquake in Mindanao, Malacañang said. When asked whether Marcos has plans to visit Mindanao following the 7.8-magnitude earthquake, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said he does, but there is...
For the second straight year, the House of Representatives is conscientiously organizing an austere State of the Nation Address (SONA) in light of recent events. House Secretary General Cheloy Garafil made the announcement Tuesday, June 9 during the first coordination meeting for President Marcos...
Stressing that seas around the country are "arenas of competition and of conflict," President Marcos underscored the need to continuously strengthen the Philippine Navy 's capabilities. Marcos said this remains essential to protecting the national interest in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)....
While Malacañang acknowledged the proposal by the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to impose additional tariffs on select Philippine products due to findings on forced labor under the safeguard, it asserted that the country opposes forced labor and can defend itself against it. The USTR...
House Speaker Isabela 6th district Rep. Faustino "Bojie" Dy III has hailed the immediate directive of President Marcos for all concerned government agencies to mobilize and respond to the the powerful magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani province. The earthquake down...
Malacañang said there is sufficient funding for the government 's response efforts to address the impacts of the strong earthquake that jolted Mindanao on Monday, June 8. All concerned agencies are required to respond following the strong earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani,...
President Marcos has shrugged off allegations that he received suitcases of cash at his residence in Paoay, Ilocos Norte, with Malacañang saying on Monday, June 8, that the Chief Executive views the claims as baseless and untrue. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
President Marcos will push through with his traditional Independence Day activities despite reports of an alleged destabilization plot on June 12, Malacañang said on Monday, June 8. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a press briefing that the President...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to act immediately following the strong earthquake that struck off the coast of Sarangani on Monday, June 8. "A strong earthquake has struck off the coast of Sarangani this morning, and a tsunami warning is now in effect across several coastal...
Key initiatives aimed at strengthening the country’s space science and technology capabilities earned the support of President Marcos during the 9th Philippine Space Council meeting at Malacañan Palace, Malacañang said. During the meeting, the council reviewed recent developments in the...
President Marcos has assured overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) that they can rely on assistance whenever they need it wherever they may be. In his message for the Migrant Workers ' Day on Sunday, June 7, Marcos recognized the goodness, excellence, and resilience of OFWs in every corner of the...