Malacañang has clarified President Marcos ' stand on the K-to-12 curriculum, saying he did not say he was against its implementation. “Gusto po nating liwanagin ito: Hindi po niya sinasabi na tutol siya sa K-to-12 (We want to clarify this: He is not saying that he is against the K-to-12...
Malacañang disclosed that President Marcos has designated Assistant Secretary Rafaelito Alejandro IV as the officer-in-charge of the Office of Civil Defense (OCD). It was announced by Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro in a briefing on Wednesday, July 2. “Opo....
President Marcos or his administration should not be blamed for the current situation of former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque as the President was never involved in his deals with Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGO), Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications...
President Marcos ordered the continuous and thorough investigation in the disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” four years ago. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos wants an in-depth probe on the missing cockfight enthusiasts in order to hold...
Malacañang said more Filipinos are set to benefit from cheaper rice as President Marcos led the public rollout of the “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na!” initiative at the Zapote Public Market in Cavite, marking a major expansion of the government’s P20-rice program to public markets across the...
Three years ago, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. took the helm of the country as the world continued to grapple with the Covid-19 pandemic and economies, including the Philippines, strove for recovery after crippling lockdowns. Governments worldwide faced the delicate task of balancing public health...
DAVAO CITY – The International Criminal Court has approved the request of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s legal team to submit a response in their ongoing challenge of the court’s jurisdiction over the case filed against him. The court has allowed the defense to respond to two specific...
While the possibility of the Philippines rejoining the International Criminal Court (ICC) is not yet discussed by President Marcos, he is listening to the people 's opinion about it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when asked in a Palace briefing...
Malacañang has slammed Vice President Sara Duterte anew in relation to her recent personal trip to Australia, particularly her calling the administration as stupid in questioning whether her recent trip was indeed personal or official. “Ang kakulangan po sa kaalaman sa batas, sa ethical...
President Marcos appointed a new Customs commissioner because he wanted better service to the people, transparency, and a more intense fight against smuggling, Malacañang said. While Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro did not elaborate the reason for the...
Although facing charges of crimes against humanity related to his administration’s controversial war on drugs, former President Duterte 's family assured the public that he remains in good physical and emotional condition. “He’s doing well. He’s in good spirits and still cracking...
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russia-appointed official in Ukraine 's occupied Luhansk region said Monday that Moscow 's forces have overrun all of it — one of four regions Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine in September 2022 despite not fully controlling a single one. If confirmed, that...
