Mindanao earthquake: P362M released for aid — Recto

Dexter Cabalza 06/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Tuesday said the national government is expediting the release of emergency aid and recovery funds for communities affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake in Mindanao. “The full machinery of…

Don’t trust Cayetano-Palace advises Gatchalian bloc

Dexter Cabalza, Tina G. Santos - @inquirerdotnet 06/09/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has urged senators aligned with acting Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian to reject the “interim administrative arrangement” being proposed by Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, who insists he remains the chamber’s president. Palace press officer…

Full Senate attendance key to ending leadership row – expert

Dexter Cabalza 06/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A constitutional law expert said the remaining 22 senators should participate in the special session of Congress that President Marcos is expected to convene to resolve their internal dispute and allow the Senate to…

Liza Marcos urges system reforms to draw more Indian med students

Dexter Cabalza 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has urged government agencies to make it easier for Indian students to pursue medicine in the Philippines, a leading choice for foreign medical education. In a June 3 meeting at her…

Lino Cayetano is new PTV-4 general manager

Dexter Cabalza 06/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has named former Taguig City Mayor Lino Cayetano as the new general manager of the state-owned People’s Television Network (PTV-4). Cayetano’s appointment was confirmed by Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary…

From ‘neutral’ to ‘poor’: Marcos net satisfaction rating at -15

Dexter Cabalza 05/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. recorded a “poor” net satisfaction rating of -15 in the first quarter of 2026, marking his lowest score since assuming office in 2022, based on the latest survey by…

Palace on forthcoming ICC warrants: ‘Enforce immediately’

Dexter Cabalza 05/24/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang wants future warrants of arrest issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against other alleged co-perpetrators of former President Rodrigo Duterte promptly enforced by law enforcement agencies to prevent a repeat of the…

PNP investigation shows Senate ‘not attacked’

Dexter Cabalza 05/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The initial investigation by the Philippine National Police into the May 13 shooting incident inside the Senate building found no evidence that an “attack” had occurred, despite Senate President Alan Peter Cayetano strongly characterizing…

Which government agency received most complaints in January-March?

Dexter Cabalza 05/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) and the Social Security System (SSS) received the highest number of complaints in the first quarter of the year, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) said. The LTO topped the…

Marcos shows fitness routine amid health rumors

Dexter Cabalza 04/14/2026

MANILA, Philippines — To put an end to rumors about his supposed illness, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday met with journalists in Malacañang, even joining them under the intense heat of the April afternoon. Wearing a…

Marcos, First Lady share photos of date ahead of wedding anniversary

Dexter Cabalza 04/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Sunday shared photos of their dinner date in Paranaque City on Saturday, April 11, which is a week before their 33rd wedding anniversary.…

Malacañang Press Corps slams bribery claims over Marcos’ health

Dexter Cabalza 04/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Malacañang Press Corps (MPC) rejects allegations that its members are receiving money to cover up the true state of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s health. “The MPC stands by the accuracy of the reports…

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