A plan to build a Rizal Exhibition Hall within the National Museum was proposed to President Marcos, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos met with National Museum of the Philippines (NMP) Chairperson Andoni Aboitiz in Malacañang on...
The Philippines is ready for its Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) chairship, Malacañang said. "Pilipinas, ASEAN-ready na (The Philippines is now ASEAN-ready)," Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said in a briefing on Monday, Feb. 2. This, after...
President Marcos has ordered government agencies to promptly pay contractors who have completed infrastructure projects under their contracts. "Ipinag-utos na ng Pangulo na siguruhing mababayaran ang mga contractor na maayos na tumutupad sa kanilang mga kontrata (The President has ordered to ensure...
Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III on Monday, Feb. 2, said he has not heard any complaints or expressions of dissatisfaction regarding his leadership amid coup rumors in the Upper Chamber. In an interview, Sotto said that if there 's something that his colleagues may be unhappy...
President Marcos has sought Mitsubishi 's support in completing the country 's subway and railway projects. Marcos met with Mitsubishi Corporation President and CEO Katsuya Nakanishi during the latter 's courtesy call at Malacañan on Monday, Feb. 2. Aside from subway and railway...
Malacañang said that President Marcos was indeed worried over the impeachment complaints filed against him, not for himself, but for the country 's economy. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro has reiterated that the filing of impeachment complaints against...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo "Ping" Lacson said on Monday, Feb. 2, that the so-called threats to the Senate leadership have been a "continuing crime" since time immemorial. Lacson said this after posts on social media over the weekend hinted at such a change, supposedly stemming from the...
On the 126th anniversary of the Manila Bulletin, President Marcos reaffirmed his commitment to press freedom and respect for editorial independence, which are vital to the country 's democracy. Marcos stated this as he stressed that the Philippines ' maturing democracy requires a free and...
Stressing that many of the country 's policies remain outdated, President Marcos has encouraged the citizenry to suggest policies that would address pressing issues. Marcos made the call in his recent vlog released on Sunday, Feb. 1, which discussed the popular policies abroad and existing...
ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE (AP) — President Donald Trump said the U.S. was beginning to talk with Cuban leaders as his administration is putting greater pressure on the communist-run island and cutting off key oil supplies. The Republican president made the comment to reporters on Saturday night as he...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Jing Quan recently met during a Chinese pianist 's performance in the country. Marcos and the Chinese Embassy in Manila respectively posted a photo of the First Lady and the ambassador together during Chinese pianist Lang...
Malacañang has shrugged off Batangas 1st District Rep. Leandro Leviste 's claims that the Marcos administration has asked him to travel abroad in an attempt to silence him over flood control anomalies. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro labeled Leviste...
