MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned Monday that his country would be dragged “kicking and screaming” into any war over Taiwan, but must prepare for it. China considers self-ruled Taiwan, Manila’s closest neighbor to the north, to be part of its territory and has threatened to seize it by force. In an interview with […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday called for a peaceful resolution to the conflict between Thailand and Cambodia following deadly clashes along the disputed border that also resulted in the displacement of thousands of people. “The Philippines views with concern the ongoing conflict between our two fellow ASEAN Member States and urges them to resolve […]
Read MoreMANILA, Philippines — Acting Davao City Mayor Baste Duterte jabbed back at Philippine National Police (PNP) Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III, saying President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. must first take a hair follicle drug test before they have their proposed charity boxing match. In an episode of his podcast last Sunday, Duterte challenged Torre to a […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and US President Donald Trump met at the White House, reaffirming the “good relationship” between their countries and saying they were close to finalizing a trade agreement. “We’re going to talk about trade today and we are very close to finishing a trade deal, a big trade deal actually,” Trump told reporters […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday departed for Washington. D.C. for an official visit which includes a meeting with US President Donald Trump. During his departure speech at the Villamor Air Base in Pasay City, Marcos said his visit aims to push for “greater economic engagement.” “I intend to convey to President Trump and his […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has accepted the resignation of Presidential Communications Office Senior Undersecretary Analisa “Ana” Puod. This was confirmed by Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Atty. Claire Castro in a press briefing on Friday. Puod’s resignation was announced by Castro on June 17. The former official had said her resignation was based on the […]
Read MorePresident Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has said it is his decision not to influence the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, insisting that the matter is in the hands of the Senate and the House of Representatives. Marcos made the remark in an episode of the BBM Podcast on Saturday, when he was asked […]
Read MoreThe Philippine government must listen and serve with integrity amid adversities happening in the society, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. emphasized on Saturday. Marcos made the remark during the 128th founding anniversary of the Philippine Army as he emphasized that when peace and order are in place, the country can work towards prosperity. “To achieve […]
Read More*President* Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Friday the Holy Month of Ramadan is a period for personal reflection and renewed commitment to faith for Muslim brothers and sisters. In his message, Marcos expressed solidarity with Muslim brothers and sisters in observing the Holy Month of Ramadan. ”This sacred season marks the revelation of the Qur’an […]
Read More*Jr*. on Saturday indirectly responded to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s remarks suggesting that incumbent senators should be killed to make way for the PDP-Laban senatorial candidates. Marcos addressed his predecessor’s controversial statement during a campaign rally in Duterte’s stronghold of Davao del Norte, where he endorsed his 12-man Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas senatorial slate. […]
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