PSC heightens alert after Sara’s assassination remark

Dianne Sampang 11/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Presidential Security Command (PSC) on Saturday said that it has “heightened and strengthened” its security measures after Vice President Sara Duterte’s assassination remark toward President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos, and…

Solons on Sara’s ‘kill order’ video: VP needs psycho evaluation

Dianne Sampang 11/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Lawmakers on Saturday slammed the assassination remark of Vice President Sara Duterte, emphasizing that it is a diversionary tactic and her behavior needs a psychological assessment. Duterte held an online press conference early Saturday…

VP Sara’s remark vs Bongbong Marcos is ‘active threat’ – Palace

Jason Sigales 11/23/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The statement of Vice President Sara Duterte that she hired an assassin to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is an “active threat,” Malacañang said Friday. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said in a statement Saturday…

It’s official: Marcos orders shutdown of Pogos

Julie Aurelio - @inquirerdotnet 11/09/2024

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially banned Philippine offshore gaming operators (Pogos), three months after announcing the plan in his July 22 State of the Nation Address. Executive Order No. 74, issued on Nov. 5, cites national…

Marcos no comment on relationship status with Sara Duterte

Luisa Cabato - @inquirerdotnet 11/01/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he would address his relationship with Vice President Sara Duterte at another time. In a brief interview after attending a Mass for his late father at the Libingan ng…

Sara on Bongbong: We’re not talking, we’re not friends

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 09/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday clarified that she and President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. are “not friends” despite being running mates in the 2022 elections. Duterte said it in response to questions about…

Marcos on Guo’s departure: ‘Let me be clear: Heads will roll’

Zacarian Sarao 08/21/2024

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, said the government will “expose” the culprits who allowed dismissed Bamban, Tarlac Mayor Alice Guo to leave the country, and vowed that they…

Japan and Philippines trying to finish defense pact for signing in Manila as alarm grows over China

06/30/2024

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Top defense and foreign affairs officials of Japan and the Philippines will meet in Manila next month to strengthen strategic ties and discuss regional concerns, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs said Friday…

Garcia voices full support for Marcos, silent on VP Sara’s fallout

Nestle L. Semilla 06/30/2024

CEBU CITY —Cebu Governor Gwendolyn Garcia has pledged full support for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. following the split between the President and Vice President Sara Duterte, whom she and her party backed in 2022. Garcia made this…

Marcos orders ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ hymn, pledge during flag rites in gov’t, public schools

Melvin Gascon 06/10/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered government offices and public schools to include the singing of the “Bagong Pilipinas” (“New Philippines”)  hymn and the reciting of the pledge during their flag ceremonies. This is intended…

Marcos: PH will do whatever it takes to defend WPS claims

Nestor Corrales 06/01/2024

SINGAPORE – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. asserted on Friday that the Philippines will defend its sovereignty in the South China Sea against Beijing’s expansive claims do “whatever it takes to protect our sovereign home,” including areas of…

Marcos: We’ve found a solution to bring down rice prices

Jean Mangaluz 05/17/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. revealed an alternative plan on Thursday to lower rice prices amid calls to amend the Rice Tariffication Law. (RTL). “Well, I don’t want to preempt the bicameral committee but…

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