Malacañang neither confirmed nor denied a possible change in leadership at the Department of Tourism (DOT), but said that Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco continues to enjoy President Marcos’ trust and confidence. When asked to confirm rumors about replacing Frasco as DOT chief, the Palace...
The camp of Vice President Sara Duterte is supporting the move to transfer Ramil Madriaga, a self-confessed bagman of Duterte, to the custody of the House of Representatives if only that would ensure his safety. Paolo Panelo, Duterte 's legal counsel, reiterated their previous stand on...
President Marcos said the task of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), a body he formed to investigate the multi-billion flood control anomalies, has already been fulfilled. This statement from Marcos came after months of speculation about the fate of the ICI, given that it has only...
President Marcos has concluded his working visit in New York, which he described as "very productive" after engaging with the United Nations (UN) to call for peace amidst tensions in the Middle East and campaign for the Philippines ' bid for a seat at the UN Security Council. Marcos and his...
Vice President Sara Duterte has condemned the use of the photo of her minor son to purportedly spread false information. In a statement, Duterte stressed she never used her children to advance her own interests. She had even kept them from engaging in political talks outside their home. Her...
A senior United States War official described the Philippines as a key partner in collective defense following a meeting with President Marcos during the latter’s working visit to New York. In a post on X, US Undersecretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said he had a “very productive...
DAVAO CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte called the continued detention of her father, former President Rodrigo R. Duterte, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague as unjust. The Vice President attended Mass on Wednesday afternoon, March 11, at San Pedro Cathedral here praying for the...
A Senate panel on Wednesday, March 11, approved "in principle" the proposals that would grant President Marcos powers to either suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel amid rising fuel costs. "In principle, the members who attended are supportive of the main principle of the bill, which is to give...
Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday, March 11, that it is not only Davaoeños but also the entire Filipino people who are "angry" at the supposed kidnapping of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, who is now in detention at the International Criminal Court (ICC). She said it...
President Marcos has ordered the immediate distribution of a P5,000 fuel subsidy for public utility drivers affected by rising oil prices amid ongoing tensions and conflict in the Middle East. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the financial assistance will be distributed starting next week to...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, March 11, commemorated what she called the first anniversary of an event that trampled on Philippine democracy and the principle of due process and rule of law. Duterte was referring to what she alleged as the "extraordinary rendition or kidnapping" of her...
Bringing former lawmaker Zaldy Co, who is facing malversation of public funds case, cannot be done without the help of the country where he is in, President Marcos said. Marcos explained that while Co is facing raps over an anomalous flood control project in Oriental Mindoro, the Philippine...
