Malacañang condemned the circulation of fabricated medical documents falsely attributed to President Marcos, calling the claims malicious and warning of possible legal action against those spreading the fake records. In a statement late Wednesday, Jan. 28, the Presidential Communications Office...
Under the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., housing has become a key pillar of nation-building through the Expanded Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program. Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling said the program now...
President Marcos has administered the oath-taking of General Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. as the new Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief. With the oath-taking ceremony held at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Nartatez officially obtained the 4-star general rank. Marcos congratulated...
Vice President Sara Duterte believed that the worst thing that could happen to a person is to die or get sick, and not to get jailed at the International Criminal Court (ICC). Duterte on Wednesday, Jan. 28, had it in response to Senator Ping Lacson, who said the worst thing to happen to Senator...
Malacañang has cautioned the public over unverified claims about President Marcos ' health, reiterating that the President 's condition is not life threatening. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the circulating messages sent via Viber and email to...
One does not need to be famous to serve the nation, President Marcos said as he hailed civil servants who exemplified outstanding public service in their respective fields on Wednesday, Jan. 28. Although physically absent during the Gawad Lingkod Bayani at the Malacañan Palace, Marcos conveyed his...
President Marcos is recovering from diverticulitis and was advised to take a rest for the meantime, Malacañang said. The Palace issued the statement after Marcos skipped the Gawad Lingkod Bayani event in Malacañan on Wednesday, Jan. 28. "The President has recently returned from medical care and...
Victims of the Philippines’ deadly anti-drug campaign will participate in the International Criminal Court’s (ICC) confirmation of charges hearing against former president Rodrigo Duterte, scheduled from Feb. 23 to 27. In a decision issued on Jan. 26, Pre-Trial Chamber I found Duterte fit to...
The Senate on Tuesday, Jan. 27, suggested studying the possibility of recommending to the President to declare a Chinese Embassy official persona non grata, following a new social media post undermining Philippine senators. This is amid a Senate resolution signed by several senators condemning...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson disclosed on Tuesday, Jan. 27, that the Senate is discussing possible options to address the prolonged absence of Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, including a proposal that could involve suspending his salary, subject to Senate rules and...
LONDON (AP) — U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is heading to China, seeking a thaw in relations with Beijing at a time of strained ties with the United States. He 's hoping for an economic boost to Britain, but risks the wrath of China hawks at home – and of U.S. President Donald Trump,...
The camp of former president Rodrigo Duterte will appeal the International Criminal Court (ICC) Pre-Trial Chamber 1 's ruling that he is fit to stand trial, arguing that the former leader was denied due process. Lawyer Nicholas Kaufman, Duterte 's lead counsel, expressed disappointment...