President Marcos will meet with the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC) on Tuesday, April 7, to discuss the recommendation on the possible suspension of excise taxes on petroleum products. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro disclosed this in a Palace...
President Marcos is well, Malacañang said, dispelling claims that he is ill. "Definitely," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a Palace press briefing on Monday, April 6, when asked if the President was well. "Maayos po siya. Mamaya po maaari n 'yo...
President Marcos declared April 10 to 16 of every year as Economy, Planning, and Development Week. Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 1205, which also proclaimed the 10th of April of every year as the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Day. Proclamation No....
President Marcos has reminded Filipinos that hope and faith will always prevail over hardship, as he joined the nation in celebrating Easter Sunday. In a Facebook post on April 5, the President emphasized that Easter highlights the enduring power of hope, even in the most difficult times. “Today,...
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz by his Monday deadline and Tehran called his threat "unbalanced and foolish." The search for a missing U.S. military pilot continued Saturday in a remote part of the Islamic Republic. Trump has...
President Marcos has called on Filipinos to embrace hope, unity, and compassion as the nation celebrates Easter Sunday, marking the culmination of Holy Week. “I join the entire Filipino nation in celebrating Easter Sunday, the triumphant culmination of Holy Week and the sacred proclamation of...
DAVAO CITY – Davao City first district Rep. Paolo Duterte said his father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, remains strong and well-cared for while in the custody of the International Criminal Court in The Hague. Speaking to Alvin and Tourism Wednesday, Rep. Duterte said he met his father who...
President Marcos joined the Filipino faithful in observing Maundy Thursday, reminding them of the importance of selfless service. In a Facebook post on April 2, Marcos highlighted that leadership begins with service. "On this Holy Thursday, we are reminded that leadership begins with service....
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has extended assistance to a child from the Redeemer Homeless Mission in Camarines Sur who wrote directly to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. seeking urgent help over alleged abuses in their community. DSWD Secretary Rex Gatchalian met with...
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Donald Trump lashed out Tuesday at allies who have been unwilling to do more to support the U.S. war effort against Iran, telling them to “go get your own oil” and saying it was not America 's job to secure the Strait of Hormuz. The president...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and resource-rich Indonesia agreed Tuesday to deepen economic ties and cooperation in energy security as the two Asian countries face growing uncertainty over oil and gas supplies prompted by the war in the Middle East. “In the wake of the Iran situation, the importance of...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is shifting its approach to debt relief, rolling out a modified three-month loan moratorium that replaces traditional payment skips with a lump-sum refund to provide immediate liquidity to state employees. In a statement on Wednesday, April 1, the...
