Malacañang said the Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) will review the case of Mary Jane Veloso, the Filipina who was convicted abroad for drug trafficking, amid her petition for clemency. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the OES will review the latest...
President Marcos has approved 21 priority measures up for passage in June this year, including the proposal to abolish travel tax, Malacañang said. Marcos met with the Legislative Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) on Tuesday morning, Feb. 10, to discuss the priority bills that are...
President Marcos has expressed hope for United States President Donald Trump 's attendance in the upcoming Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, hosted by the Philippines this year. Marcos conveyed his hope of welcoming Trump to Manila during his speech at the presentation of...
It is too early to conclude that the fight against corruption, which stemmed from the massive flood control scandal, was a failure, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said that considering some individuals have already been charged and...
ZAMBOANGA CITY – Vice President Sara Duterte visited Sulu province and Zamboanga City on Monday, Feb. 9, to offer support, sympathies, and assistance to victims of the MV Trisha Kerstin 3 that sank in the sea of Baluk Baluk Island in Basilan province last Jan. 26. Duterte arrived in Sulu at 7...
President Marcos maintains his position over the West Philippine Sea (WPS), thus, the country should also remain consistent in expressing its rights and interests amid disputes, Malacañang said. Marcos remains firm that no part of the country 's territory should be surrendered to any foreign...
Senator Risa Hontiveros said on Monday, Feb. 9, that a constitutionally-mandated process of accountability, such as impeachment, should not be brought down to the same level as personal motives. “Ang ganyang ka-importanteng constitutional process kasi ng accountability ang isang impeachment, di...
It would be better if Mary Jane Veloso, a Filipina who was convicted abroad for drug trafficking, personally seeks clemency from the President, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro deemed it preferable for Veloso to write to President Marcos over...
Malacañang said reports of public dissatisfaction toward Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Frasco and Department of Health (DOH) Teodoro Herboso circulating online are mere speculation, stressing that they continue to enjoy President Marcos’ trust. In a press briefing, Presidential...
President Marcos is confident lawmakers will base their decision on evidence rather than politics following the Justice panel’s adoption of a report dismissing impeachment complaints against him. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said...
Vice President Sara Duterte 's defense team opted to just reiterate its previous stand on her impeachment complaints following a third case that was filed against her on Monday, Feb. 9. Lawyer Michael Poa, one of Duterte 's counsels, said the defense team has "nothing further to add...
President Marcos will undertake a working visit to New York from March 8 to 11 to participate in United Nations (UN) engagements, Malacañang announced Monday, Feb. 9. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro announced that the President will attend...