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…

Maharlika Fund board strategizes long-term growth plan in inaugural meet

Jerome Aning, Philippines 01/05/2024

The Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) board, overseeing the nation’s inaugural sovereign wealth fund, delved into fund capitalization and identified sectors for long-term economic and social development in their inaugural meeting this week, according to Malacañang on Thursday.…

Malacañang declares Jan 2 (Tuesday) is not a holiday

12/29/2023

MANILA, Philippines — There will be no holiday declaration for January 2 (Tuesday), said Malacañang on Friday. Asked by reporters if Palace will have an additional holiday declaration, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said there was…

Sen. Risa Hontiveros urges Palace to work with ICC in a resolution

Charie Abarca 11/28/2023

  MANILA, Philippines — Senator Risa Hontiveros is urging Malacañang to cooperate with the International Criminal Court (ICC) and to accommodate the international tribunal’s bid to start its investigation into the human rights situation in the country.…

470 children in Cebu receive early Christmas gifts from Malacañang

Mary Godinez 11/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A total of 470 children from selected shelters and orphan care centers in Cebu received early Christmas gifts from the Office of the President (OP) on Sunday, November 26. They were also treated…

Paul Soriano mi resign isip ‘Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications’ sa Malacañang

CDN Digital 11/12/2023

Mikanaog na sa iyang pwesto isip Presidential Adviser on Creative Communications ang film director nga si Paul Soriano. Kini gipahibaw ni Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil niadtong November 9. Matud ni Cheloy nga mi resign…

‘Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program’ declared major gov’t project

Luisa Cabato 10/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang issued an executive order declaring the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program” as a flagship program of the national government. Executive Order (EO) No. 44, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on October…

Palace silent during martial law anniversary

Jean Mangaluz 09/21/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang remained silent on the 51st anniversary of the declaration of martial law. Asked by reporters for a statement regarding martial law on Thursday, the Palace declined to issue one. All appeared to be business…

Malacañang says price cap on rice effective Tuesday, Sept. 5

Adrian Parungao 09/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Executive Secretary (OES) clarified late Friday night that the price ceiling for regular and well-milled rice in the country will be effective on Tuesday, September 5. Under Executive Order (EO)…

Hontiveros asks Bongbong Marcos to reconsider Larry Gadon appointment

Maila Ager 06/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Opposition Senator Risa Hontiveros on Wednesday asked President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to reconsider the appointment of disbarred lawyer Larry Gadon, saying a “disgraced former attorney does not inspire confidence in the Cabinet.” The Supreme…

Marcos: More communication lines to be established with China to avoid conflict

Jean Mangaluz 04/22/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Following a meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said that more lines of communication will be created between the Philippines and China. This development follows controversial comments from…

PH seafarers get to keep jobs; EU cites ‘progress’

Jacob Lazaro, Nestor Corrales - @inquirerdotnet 04/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — “Crisis averted!” That was how Malacañang on Saturday described the European Union’s decision to extend its recognition of the Philippines seafarer’s certificate, saving the jobs of some 50,000 Filipinos working on EU-flagged ships. In…

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