MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to discuss food and energy security during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN-Russia Commemorative Summit in Kazan, Russia on June 17 to 18. ASEAN 2026 Philippines spokesperson and Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Dominic Xavier Imperial said […]
Read MoreMANILA – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday night said no state security forces were involved in the shooting incident inside the Senate complex and denied reports that government agencies had been ordered to arrest Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa. “Tinawagan ko ang NBI at tinanong ko si Director Matibag, ‘Kayo ba pumasok sa Senado?’ Ang […]
Read MoreGENERAL TRIAS CITY, Cavite – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday inaugurated the Cavite-Laguna Expressway (Calax) Subsection 3, which is expected to cut travel time between Biñan City, Laguna, and General Trias, Cavite, from one hour to 26 minutes. With the newly opened segment, the operational length of Calax now spans 26 kilometers from the […]
Read MoreMANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday said the upcoming rollback in fuel prices will provide much-needed relief to Filipinos, but stressed that government interventions will continue as the reduction remains insufficient. “Mahigit PHP20 ang ibababa sa diesel. Ang gasolina naman, may bawas na PHP4.43 kada litro. At sa kerosene, PHP8.50 kada litro […]
Read MoreMANILA, 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 (UPDATED) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said that while all options are on the table, the government is focused on immediate solutions to cushion the local impact of surging oil prices amid supply volatility in the global market due to the Middle East conflict. This was his response when asked about his thoughts on […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. wants to streamline the distribution of fuel subsidies for drivers and operators. He expressed his view as he oversaw the rollout of P10,000 fuel cash aid to each driver and operator at the Parañaque Integrated Terminal Exchange (PITX) on Tuesday, “I’m making sure that the system becomes orderly. […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday night urged Filipino Muslims to be vessels of kindness, understanding, and empowerment as they observe the holy month of Ramadan, which will begin on Thursday, February 19. In his message, Marcos said the dawn-to-dusk fasting and prayer opens Filipino Muslims to Allah’s presence by “cultivating discipline, humility, and compassion,” […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged Filipinos to welcome the New Year by looking beyond their personal resolutions and to reflect instead on their collective role in shaping the country. In his New Year message, Marcos called on everyone to embrace 2026 with discipline, confidence, and a shared commitment to the […]
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Palace: Marcos, to file comment on SC drug test petition
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will heed the Supreme Court’s order for him to comment on a petition seeking a hair follicle test and other examinations related to claims of illegal drug use, according to Palace press officer Claire Castro. In a petition for mandamus dated April 15, former House Speaker Pantaleon Alvarez, […]
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