West Cebu Industrial Park ecozone in Balamban: Marcos expands it anew

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 06/08/2026

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the expansion of the West Cebu Industrial Park-Special Economic Zone in Balamban, Cebu, adding more than 64 hectares of land to one of the country’s major industrial hubs.…

Marcoses’ Ill-Gotten Wealth: Sandigan junks remaining claims in forfeiture case

Dianne Sampang 06/07/2026

MANILA, Philippines — The Special Division of the Sandiganbayan has ruled against the remaining asset claims in the forfeiture proceedings involving the alleged ill-gotten wealth attributed to the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr. and former First Lady Imelda…

Marcos urges Senate to resume work, warns of legislative ‘disarray’

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 06/03/2026

MANILA, Philippines  – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday urged the Senate to immediately resume its sessions, warning that the chamber’s ongoing impasse is disrupting legislative work needed to address the country’s response to the emerging…

Marcos: No state forces in Senate shooting, no order to arrest Bato

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 05/14/2026

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday night said no state security forces were involved in the shooting incident inside the Senate complex and denied reports that government agencies had been ordered to arrest Senator Ronald…

Special non-working days for local festivals declared by Marcos

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 04/23/2026

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared several special non-working days in parts of Laguna, Quezon, Batangas, and Misamis Oriental to allow residents to celebrate local festivals and anniversaries. Proclamation 1219 sets April 30 as…

No fare hikes for Holy Week travel, operators assure Marcos

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 03/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said ferry and bus operators have committed not to increase fares during the Holy Week travel period, as the government moves to cushion the impact of rising fuel prices. In…

Plane groundings ‘distinct possibility’ due to jet fuel shortage – Marcos

Luisa Cabato - Reporter / @luisacabatoINQ 03/25/2026

MANILA, Philippines — Grounding planes is a “distinct possibility” due to a jet fuel shortage triggered by the war in the Middle East. This is what President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Tuesday. “Several countries have already…

Loyzaga, Frasco: Marcos can’t let go of them

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 03/20/2026

MANILA, Philippines — He just cannot let go of them. It seems that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has a penchant for doing this to some of his ‘trusted people.’ This as the President placed officials he had…

Frasco takes oath as Marcos adviser on sustainable communities

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 03/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday presided over the oath-taking of former Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities (SRC). Several photos released by the Presidential Communications Office…

Fuel excise tax cut: Marcos sets condition for its implementation

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 03/11/2026

NEW YORK CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday (New York time) said the government may implement a fuel excise tax reduction, once global oil prices reach a specific threshold, as part of the plan to…

4-day work week: Marcos may study proposal to save energy

Dexter Cabalza - Reporter / @dexcabalzaINQ 03/05/2026

MANILA, Philippines — A proposal to adopt a four-day workweek as part of the government’s efforts to save energy as conflict in the Middle East intensifies may be considered by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. This is according…

Major Malampaya gas find announced by Marcos

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 01/19/2026

MANILA, Philippines  – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday announced a major natural gas discovery near the Malampaya field, calling it the country’s first significant find in more than a decade and a critical boost to…

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