Senators back Marcos audit of flood control projects

Wilnard Bacelonia - Philippine News Agency 07/29/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Senators on Monday lauded President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s call for an audit of flood control programs and for accountability over alleged misuse of public funds, saying the strong pronouncement during his fourth State of…

Philippine tariffs: Trump agrees to small reduction

Agence France Presse 07/23/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — US President Donald Trump agreed Tuesday to reduce threatened tariffs on the Philippines, but only by one percentage point, after what he termed a successful meeting with his counterpart Ferdinand Marcos. Welcoming Marcos…

US promises President Marcos to ramp up deterrence on China

Agence France Presse 07/22/2025

WASHINGTON, United States — Top US officials promised President Ferdinand Marcos of the Philippines on Monday that Washington will defend its longtime ally and ramp up military resources aimed at deterring an assertive China. Marcos will meet…

Marcos now in US for talks with Trump on defense, trade

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 07/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in Washington, D.C. early Monday (Manila time) for a three-day official visit aimed at deepening the Philippines’ strategic partnership with the United States, particularly on defense and economic cooperation.…

Pacquiao gave nation pride, unity despite draw – Marcos

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 07/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday hailed boxing icon Manny Pacquiao for uniting and inspiring the nation following his comeback bout against WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios, which ended in a majority draw on…

Marcos: Malampaya Phase 4 key for cheaper, reliable power supply

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 07/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday conveyed his administration’s full support for the Malampaya Phase 4 drilling operations, calling the project critical to ensuring an affordable and stable power supply for millions of…

Marcos on San Juanico Bridge load limit: Raise it to12 tons by December

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 06/20/2025

MANILA, Philippines – Raise the load limit of the San Juanico Bridge to 12 tons by December or face dismissal from service, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warned government officials in charge of the bridge’s repair. “Ang schedule namin, dapat by…

ETEEAP Act gives Filipinos second shot at college degrees — Marcos

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 06/17/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday emphasized the transformative power of the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP) Act in giving millions of hardworking Filipinos the opportunity to finally earn a college…

Next PNP chief a ‘very senior officer’ – Marcos

Darryl John Esguerra - Philippine News Agency 05/28/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. confirmed that he has chosen the next chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), describing the appointee as a “very senior officer,” though he withheld the name pending an official…

Marcos to Cabinet secretaries: Submit courtesy resignations

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 05/22/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all Cabinet secretaries to submit a courtesy resignation, Malacañang announced Thursday. The Palace said Marcos’ directive was meant to “recalibrate his administration” following the results of the 2025…

Marcos-Duterte reconciliation ideal for PH – analyst

Joyce Ann L. Rocamora - Philippine News Agency 05/21/2025

MANILA, Philippines – A reconciliation and political unity between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Duterte family would be ideal for the country, an analyst said Tuesday. In an interview in Taguig City on Tuesday, Stratbase ADRI…

‘Double plate’ law: Marcos approves amendments to it

Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos - Philippine News Agency 05/15/2025

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a law amending Republic Act (RA) 11235 or the Motorcycle Crime Prevention Act to streamline motorcycle safety measures and penalties. According to RA 12209 inked by Marcos on…

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