WASHINGTON (AP) — The State Department said Tuesday that it is preparing a limited release of commemorative U.S. passports celebrating America’s 250th birthday that feature a picture of President Donald Trump, who would be the first living president to be featured in the travel document. The...
President Marcos announced that the maternity coverage for normal deliveries and cesarean sections under the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) will increase staring April 30. In a video message on Wednesday, April 29, Marcos said that coverage for normal deliveries will increase...
OF TREES AND FOREST I have seen the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) Social Weather Survey of March 24-31, 2026 which found that 50 percent of adult Filipinos felt that their lives got worse, 26 percent said it was the same, and 23 percent saying it got better, compared to twelve months ago....
The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has ordered a formal tax audit of Vice President Sara Z. Duterte, her husband Manases R. Carpio, and nine affiliated business enterprises. In a statement on Tuesday, April 28, BIR Commissioner Charlito Martin R. Mendoza confirmed the issuance of Letters of...
Malacañang said it will push for the passage of the United Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Bill, a measure concerning government savings and project funding. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the bill was part of the...
President Marcos emphasized that Filipino inventors should not face an "uncertain future," promising further financial and technical support. During the 2026 National Invention Contest and Exhibits (NICE) Awards at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, April 28, Marcos said he would not allow them to...
President Marcos was disappointed that former lawmaker Zaldy Co was not brought back to the Philippines, but he was not blaming anyone, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro revealed that Marcos was disappointed "because we were already close to...
Malacañang said the destabilization plot against the Marcos administration is not new, but investigating bodies must still conduct an investigation. "Matagal na pong balita iyan, matagal na nilang gustong magsagawa ng destabilization laban sa ating Pangulo. Hindi na po iyan bago (That’s already...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived at the White House on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight. Trump and first lady Melania...
Malacañang is leaving the investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s. alleged threat to have President Marcos assassinated to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI), saying it knows its mandate. The Palace agrees that the threats against the President are serious. This came after the...
Malacañang said anyone has the right to file a case, distancing itself from the move of lawyer Manases Carpio, husband of Vice President Sara Duterte, to file criminal charges on the disclosure of bank accounts and violation of privacy. Carpio on Monday, April 27, filed criminal charges against...
Malacañang said it is too early to discuss potential candidates for the 2028 presidential elections, as President Marcos remains focused on governance amid ongoing national and global challenges. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when asked if...
