Published March 10, 2026 1:25pm Add GMA on Google Make this your preferred source to get more updates from this publisher on Google. The House ways and means panel on Tuesday approved an unnumbered substitute bill allowing President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. to suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel amid the conflict between the … Read more
Oil-poor Philippines is to shift to a four-day work week with fuel prices set to rocket up amid the Iran war, President Ferdinand Marcos said Friday. Marcos announced the shift, set to start at all government offices on Monday, among measures aimed at easing the economic impact of the armed conflict involving Iran, Israel and … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Cabinet officials, and delegates of the Economic Cooperation Committees of Japan and the Philippines at their 42nd annual joint meeting in Malacañang. (Photo from Presidential Communications Office Facebook page) The Philippines and Japan on Wednesday pushed for expanded cooperation in their trade and investment relations, Malacañang said on Wednesday. This was … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged Filipinos Friday to reflect on what kind of offering truly strengthens a nation as he joined the Muslim communities observe Eid’l Adha or the Feast of Sacrifice. In a message, Marcos said it is not in how much is given but in what is restored “the dignity where there … Read more
Singapore businesses have expressed interest in investing more in the Philippines, Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said in a bilateral meeting with President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday. ”On the business side, I’m glad to see the links growing year by year. Singapore businesses are confident in the dynamism and potential of the Philippine … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR – President Ferdinand ”Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday dismissed calls for him to resign after he asked for the courtesy resignations of his Cabinet members and heads of agencies. ”Bakit ko gagawin ‘yun? Wala sa ugali ko ang tinatakbuhan ang problema,” Marcos told the Philippine media delegation. He was responding to a query … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Tuesday highlighted the need to ensure freedom of navigation to guarantee the flow of commerce in the South China Sea and the Arabian Sea. “The South China Sea and the Arabian Sea cover vital seabeds that serve as lifelines for regional and international commerce in both … Read more
KUALA LUMPUR – The Philippines and Vietnam had “productive conversations” regarding a comprehensive strategic partnership, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said Monday. Earlier in the day, Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo disclosed that the Philippines is eyeing to elevate its strategic partnership with Vietnam. In a bilateral meeting between Marcos and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham … Read more
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has retained the composition of his administration’s economic team following his call for his Cabinet members to file courtesy resignations. At a news conference on Friday, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the President chose “after careful evaluation” to retain Trade Secretary Ma. Cristina A. Roque, Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, Economic … Read more
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has declined the courtesy resignation of Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. Bersamin announced this during a press conference on Friday. He added members of the economic team have retained their posts. Bersamin said Trade Secretary Cristina Roque; Finance Secretary Ralph Recto; Economy, Planning, and Development Secretary Arsenio Balisacan; Budget Secretary Amenah … Read more