MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has pledged to build hospitals for veterans in the Visayas and Mindanao to make healthcare more accessible for those who have served the country with their lives. “The story of Bataan is a cornerstone of our national identity and a guiding light for the generations that follow. And […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Malacañang said it is up to the Office of the Ombudsman and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to decide whether or not they would release to the public the final report of the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI). Palace press officer Claire Castro made the comment on the handling of ICI’s final […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has denied rumors that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is ill, saying he is busy with meetings and engagements. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday said Marcos was “definitely well” after he skipped a scheduled engagement in Quezon City earlier in the day, “He is good,” she said, noting that the […]
Read MoreMANILA – There will be no holiday break for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and key government agencies during the Holy Week as they continue to monitor pressing national and global concerns, Malacañang said on Wednesday. “Alam natin basta ang Pangulo ay kahit nasa Ilocos Norte o kahit nasaan pang lugar iyan, kapag nag-utos ang […]
Read MoreMANILA – Malacañang on Wednesday pushed back against criticism that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is preoccupied with building his legacy, stressing that the Chief Executive remains focused on governance and addressing the effects of the Middle East crisis. “Hindi po focus ang Pangulo sa legasiya. Ang Pangulo po ay nagtatrabaho (The President is not […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Former lawmaker Carlos Zarate on Saturday urged the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to shift to renewable energy amid the ongoing Middle East war. The former Bayan Muna representative said that while he welcomed the assurance of Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi to allow the safe and expedited passage of […]
Read MoreMANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday joined Filipinos in commemorating Easter Sunday, describing it as “the triumphant culmination” of Holy Week and the sacred proclamation of Christ’s Resurrection “On this day, the empty tomb stands as a powerful testament that life conquers death and hope prevails over despair,” his statement read.
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — A lawmaker is proposing to institutionalize regular meetings between homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and local government units (LGUs) so that communities’ needs are considered in policymaking. In a statement on Tuesday, Parañaque Rep. Brian Raymund Yamsuan said he has filed House Bill No. 2582, which seeks amendments to Republic Act No. 9904 or […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — As Catholics observed Good Friday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged the faithful to live with “greater faith, humility, and compassion.” “For in it, we see a love that did not turn away from suffering, but chose to embrace it for each one of us. May this day call us to live with […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Both the Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT-3) and the Light Rail Transit Line 2 (LRT-2) should continue providing discounts to commuters so that their expenses would be reduced amid high fuel prices and calls for fare hikes, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said on Wednesday. Gatchalian, in the preliminary report he made after […]
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