Liza Marcos slams Sara for laughing at ‘addict’ claim vs BBM

Julie Aurelio 04/19/2024

First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos felt upset for her husband when Vice President Sara Duterte was allegedly seen laughing while former President Rodrigo Duterte referred to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a drug addict during a rally…

Marcos starts 4-day visit in Melbourne for Asean summit

Donna Pazzibugan 03/04/2024

MELBOURNE—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. arrived in Australia at 7:15 p.m. (4:15 p.m. Manila time) on Sunday to start the four-day second part of his visit. He, along with the first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their official delegation,…

Marcos says he remains firm in defending sovereignty

02/29/2024

SYDNEY  — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said told the Australian parliament on Thursday he would not allow any foreign power to take “one square inch” of the country’s territory, and that Manila was firm in defending…

Marcos mulls pause on PhilHealth premium rate hike

Dexter Cabalza, Julie Aurelio 02/24/2024

Malacañang clarified on Friday that President Marcos is still reviewing whether to suspend the five-percent increase in premium rates of PhilHealth that started on January 1. According to Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, the President is…

Allies no more? Duterte family expresses open dissent vs BBM

Germelina Lacorte 01/30/2024

DAVAO CITY, Davao del Sur, Philippines —The Duterte family has openly shown its disagreement and uncertain alliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte called for Marcos’ resignation, Rep. Paolo Duterte criticized a party list…

Marcos calls for ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ and efficient service in governance brand kick-off rally

Dexter Cabalza, Melvin Gascon, Russel Loreto 01/29/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged all government workers to work towards a “Bagong Pilipinas” (New Philippines) and deliver “responsive, efficient” service during the kick-off rally for his governance brand at Quirino Grandstand in…

In Kidapawan, residents can buy rice at P20 a kilo from gov’t outlet

Williamor Magbanua 05/15/2023

KIDAPAWAN CITY, Cotabato, Philippines — In this capital of Cotabato province, residents have a chance to buy rice at P20 per kilogram every Saturday, in a scheme adopted by the local government to assist the farmers and…

Bongbong Marcos on P20 per kilo rice: Coming soon

Daphne Galvez 03/17/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Thursday said rice at P20 per kilo, which was one of his campaign promises, will soon become a reality. He issued the remark during the launching of the…

Mandaue mayor makes call for support for BBM admin; some individuals share their hopes for new gov’t

Mary Rose Sagarino 06/30/2022

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — Mandaue City Mayor Jonas Cortes is encouraging Filipinos to support the new administration despite one’s political affiliations and colors. Cortes made the call for support after former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was…

Gwen to attend Bongbong’s inauguration

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/30/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Several One Cebu officials, including Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia and incoming Tourism Sec. Christina Frasco, will be attending the ceremonial inauguration of President-elect Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. Garcia confirmed to reporters that she,…

President-elect BBM thanks One Cebu party: ‘It has never fallen to a Marcos to win big in Cebu’

Morexette Marie B. Erram 06/29/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines—President-elect Bongbong Marcos (BBM) thanked One Cebu for its ‘immense contribution and support’ in the UniTeam’s bid for Malacañang. Marcos was in Cebu together with his running mate, vice president-elect Sara Duterte-Carpio, to attend the…

Progressive groups protest Marcos’ questionable lead in unofficial tally

Pegeen Maisie M Sararaña and Morexette Erram 05/10/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Some members of progressive groups here staged a protest in front of the Cebu Provincial Capitol on Tuesday, May 10, questioning the partial and unofficial results of the national and local elections, particularly…

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