MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday raised no objections to Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero potentially returning as presiding officer of the impeachment court that will try the case against Vice President Sara Duterte. Escudero…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines has yet to lock in a formal energy deal with Russia, but President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday that Moscow is “very open” to expanding petroleum trade between the two nations.…
MANILA, Philippines — During a bilateral meeting in Kazan, Russia, on Wednesday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed ways to improve cooperation and explore the “good potential” on food and energy resources…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said Wednesday that Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Labor Secretary Francis Tolentino will oversee government operations during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s two-day working visit…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has called on Congress to assemble for a special session on June 17, aiming to fast-track the passage of social protection legislation amid ongoing energy struggles and recent calamities. Through…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday recognized Senate President Pro Tempore Sherwin Gatchalian as the leader of the Senate during his Independence Day speech, marking the first time he has publicly done so since the…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed all relevant government agencies to immediately mobilize and respond to the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck Maasim, Sarangani, on Monday morning. Marcos also announced in a statement that classes…
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Vietnam have entered into an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, upgrading their defense and political cooperation, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday. During a bilateral meeting with Vietnamese President Tô Lâm in Malacañang,…
]MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Robin Padilla on Friday admitted to letting Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa hitch a ride in his car to leave the Senate but said he only dropped him off in Makati City and…
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Thursday vowed that justice would be served, as the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced that the arrest warrant issued against Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa by the International Criminal Court (ICC) may…
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday vowed to strengthen flood-control efforts ahead of the rainy season. During an inspection of the G. Araneta Drainage Improvement Project along E. Rodriguez Sr. Avenue in Quezon City,…
MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro revealed that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. still trusts Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla despite growing calls for his replacement due to recent lapses. At a press briefing, Castro was…
