The Department of Education (DepEd) has promoted nearly 2,000 public school teachers and school leaders in Central Luzon, accelerating the rollout of the government’s expanded career progression program aimed at strengthening teacher welfare, retention, and education quality. DepEd Secretary...
President Marcos underscored Japan’s role as a strategic partner in advancing trade, investments, and quality infrastructure collaboration as he met with Japanese and Filipino business leaders in Malacañan on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The President welcomed delegates of the Japan-Philippines Economic...
OF TREES AND FOREST I write these words not just as a former colleague, but as one who had the privilege of sharing with Speaker Joe de Venecia the burden—and the joy—of shaping our nation’s path. When I served as Senate President while he led the House, we stood on opposite ends of the same...
Former president Rodrigo Duterte said he will waive his right to attend the confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court (ICC) set on Feb. 23 to 27, 2026. In a signed statement dated Feb. 17 from the ICC Detention Centre in The Hague, Duterte said he “wish[es] to waive my...
DAVAO CITY – Various groups and individuals backed Vice President Sara Duterte’s declaration on Wednesday to run for president in the May 2028 elections. The One Bangsamoro Movement (1Bangsa) said Duterte’s bold pronouncement carries deep meaning for the Bangsamoro people as her declaration...
President Marcos has received the report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) and was still studying it, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when sought for updates on the fate of ICI, a body created by the President to...
President Marcos has ordered concerned agencies to personally assess conditions in the Kalayaan Island Group (KIG) and determine what infrastructure is urgently needed, Malacañan said. In a press briefing on Wednesday, Feb. 18, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro...
Malacañang stood its ground on the circulation of President Marcos ' fake medical records, saying it should not simply end with apologizing. The law must be enforced, and those who violated them must be held accountable, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro...
President Marcos has wished Vice President Sara Duterte “good luck” in her planned 2028 presidential bid, as Malacañang said she has more to apologize for than helping him win in 2022. Presidential Communication Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said this after Duterte announced her...
Vice President Sara Duterte will run for the presidency in 2028. Duterte 's announcement on Wednesday, Feb. 18, came as she made a promise to prioritize, again, the interest and welfare of the Filipino people amid the massive corruption hounding the nation. Duterte, who herself is...
President Marcos joined Muslims in the Philippines and around the world in welcoming the Holy Month of Ramadan, urging them to deepen their faith and renew their commitment to mercy, justice, and service. In a message dated Feb. 17, the President said he stands with Muslim communities as they begin...
Malacañang said President Marcos has declared special non-working days in six areas to allow residents to fully participate in their respective local celebrations. Marcos made the declaration through signing Proclamation Nos. 1162, 1164, 1165, 1166, 1167, and 1168. Proclamation No. 1162, signed by...
