MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said he would sign into law a bill granting him the power to suspend or reduce excise tax on fuel products within the day. Speaking to reporters in Malacañang, Marcos said he was still determining the right time to use the power. “By the end of the … Read more
MINALABAC, Camarines Sur — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited the P332,198,409.97 worth of solar-powered irrigation projects that will irrigate 1,807.85 hectares of riceland and benefit 1,800 farmers in the municipalities of Minalabac and Bula Camarines Sur on Monday here. MARCOS’ BICOL VISIT President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is being briefed by National Irrigation Administration officials in … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reassured the public anew that no one will be left behind as the government addresses the effects of the war in the Middle East. In his vlog released Sunday, Marcos gave updates on the government’s measures to address soaring fuel prices and its effects. “It is clear that … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) to release P21.47 billion to sustain infrastructure projects, protect jobs, and cushion Filipinos from the impact of global shocks triggered by the war in the Middle East. In a statement on Thursday, Budget Secretary Rolando Toledo said the DBM fast-tracked … Read more
COTABATO CITY — Leaders from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for hosting an unprecedented version of Iftar at the Malacañan Palace on March 12. The Duterte administration had hosted ceremonies for Iftar (an Islamic rite for dusk breaking of Ramadan fasting), but the events … Read more
Published Mar 13, 2026 01:44 pm President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) President Marcos has declared special non-working days for three cities —Las Piñas, Sipalay, and Himamaylan—celebrating their respective anniversaries. In Proclamation No. 1186, Marcos declared March 27 a special non-working day for Las… Source link
MANILA, Philippines—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday certified as urgent House Bill 8418 which would grant him emergency powers to suspend or reduce excise taxes on petroleum products. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, by authority of the president, transmitted a letter to Speaker Faustino “Bodjie” Dy 3rd stating the “necessity of the immediate enactment” of the … Read more
President Marcos has addressed the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) to campaign for the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat at the UN Security Council, stressing that the country “is ready to be part of the solution.” In his special address to the UNGA before concluding his working visit in New York on Tuesday, March … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with United Nations (UN) Secretary-General António Guterres to tackle various issues, including the Philippines’ bid for a non-permanent seat on the UN Security Council, Malacañang said Tuesday. Marcos held a bilateral meeting with Guterres on Monday at the UN headquarters in New York on the sidelines of … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed government agencies to remain vigilant and proactive in addressing the possible effects of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, warning that complacency could put the country at a disadvantage. “The message of President Marcos Jr. regarding our preparedness is appropriate and timely. The President wants us … Read more