Malacañang details allocation of $600-M US health care grant

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 08/11/2026

MANILA – Malacañang on Tuesday detailed the key sectors set to receive funding from a USD600 million (PHP36.95 billion) US grant aimed at boosting the Philippine healthcare infrastructure. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro told reporters that the…

‘Justice will be served’: Palace vows to enforce Bato arrest warrant

Luisa Cabato 05/21/2026

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…

Fuel situation in PH ‘under control,’ Palace says

Pia Piquero 03/17/2026

Malacañang on Tuesday pushed back against calls for the declaration of a national emergency and a government takeover of the oil industry, saying that officials remain “in control of the situation” despite double-digit fuel price hikes.…

‘Not on full alert’: Malacañang clarifies ‘routine security drill’

Darryl John Esguerra 03/16/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The security activity observed near the Malacañang complex was just part of a “routine exercise” to test the readiness of security personnel, said Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday, responding to “full alert”…

PH has enough funds for Middle East crisis response — Palace

Luisa Cabato 03/12/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace on Thursday assured Filipinos that the government right now has enough funds to support its response efforts related to the conflict in the Middle East. Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said that…

Marcos not hospitalized but ‘well, healthy, and working’ — Palace

Isabelle Pechay 02/28/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Saturday denied circulating reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was hospitalized. “He is well, healthy, and working even on a Saturday,” said Palace press officer Claire Castro after she mentioned that the…

Palace to Kaufman: File case if you see abuses under PBBM anti-drug ops

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 02/27/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang has urged Nicholas Kaufman, former president Rodrigo Duterte’s legal counsel, to file cases before local courts if he has observed rights abuses in the Marcos administration’s implementation of anti-drug operations. Palace press officer and…

Marcos Jr. shares health update: ‘Doctors’ assessment is good’

Darryl John Esguerra 02/01/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. shared an update to the public regarding his health, saying that doctors gave him a positive assessment after days of medical observation. In his latest vlog released Sunday, Marcos…

Charter change not Malacañang’s focus, but economic reforms for growth

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos 01/31/2026

MANILA, Philippines —The Malacañang said on Saturday that there has been no discussion regarding to constitutional amendments, such as charter change, but the plan may be considered if raised to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Palace Press…

Negotiations with airlines to lower domestic airfares ongoing — Palace

Luisa Cabato 01/29/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Talks and negotiations with major airlines over lowering domestic airfares are underway, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. Castro, during a briefing on Thursday, said that Transportation Acting Secretary Giovanni Lopez is working…

Marcos ‘under medical monitoring but stable,’ cause remains undisclosed

Luisa Cabato 01/22/2026

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. was placed under under precautionary medical observation after experiencing discomfort on Wednesday night, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro. READ: Marcos denies he is ill: ‘Do I look sick?’ At…

Palace ‘remains confident’ amid 1st impeachment complaint vs. Marcos

Luisa Cabato 01/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Malacañang Palace “remains confident” in the country’s democratic institution and respects the Congress’ duty in handling the first impeachment complaint filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. A statement from the Presidential Communications Office…

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