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‘Al Isra Wal Mi’raj not a national holiday’
by Helen Flores - January 27, 2025 - 12:00am
Al Isra Wal Mi’raj, observed on Jan. 27 by the Muslim faithful, is not a national holiday, according to Malacañang.
‘Give President Marcos benefit of doubt on sex ed bill’
by Helen Flores - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on yesterday defended President Marcos’ opposition to “ridiculous” and “abhorrent” provisions in the proposed Prevention of Adolescent Pregnancy Act,...
NEDA: Economy in good shape despite missing targets
by Helen Flores - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
Even if the Philippines is likely to miss its growth targets for 2024, it still remains on track in reducing poverty and taming inflation while its economy continues to fare better than its neighbors in Asia, Socioeconomic...
Bersamin: President Marcos not blocking impeach move vs VP Sara
by Helen Flores - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos is not interfering with the constitutional mandate of Congress, but was simply expressing his personal stance in discouraging lawmakers from impeaching his ally-turned-arch foe Vice President Sara...
Philippines will respond ‘favorably’ to Interpol arrest request
by Helen Flores - January 25, 2025 - 12:00am
The Philippines will “respond favorably or positively” to a possible request from the Interpol to arrest personalities facing trial before the International Criminal Court (ICC) for the deaths of thousands...
Marcos looks forward to working closely with POTUS
by Helen Flores - January 22, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos joined other world leaders in congratulating US President Donald Trump on his inauguration, saying he is looking forward to working closely with the Trump administration, particularly in maintaining...
President Marcos invites Tesla to manufacture EVs in Philippines
by Helen Flores - January 21, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos invited Elon Musk’s multinational automotive and clean energy company Tesla to manufacture electric vehicles (EVs) in the country as it moves to adopt a more environment-friendly transport...
President Marcos mulls term extension for Marbil
by Helen Flores - January 21, 2025 - 12:00am
Citing the need for leadership continuity during the midterm elections, President Marcos said yesterday he is considering extending the term of Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbi...
President Marcos vows to veto ‘woke’ sex education bill
by Helen Flores - January 21, 2025 - 12:00am
While maintaining the importance of teaching children about their bodies, President Marcos vowed yesterday to veto a controversial sex education bill that is currently polarizing lawmakers.
President Marcos turns over housing units to Yolanda survivors
by Helen Flores - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos yesterday turned over 3,517 housing units to survivors of Super Typhoon Yolanda in this town.
President Marcos: Government looking to restore cuts in ‘suboptimal budget’
by Helen Flores - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Describing the 2025 national budget as “suboptimal,” President Marcos yesterday gave assurance that key government agencies that sustained budget cuts would have their funding restored for vital pro...
President Marcos justifies food emergency declaration
by Helen Flores - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
To “force” the prices of rice down, President Marcos justified on Friday the impending declaration of a food security emergency by the Department of Agriculture (DA).
President Marcos: JPE right on INC rally, but VP impeachment not ‘practical’
by Helen Flores - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
While he agrees with Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile that Congress should not be pressured either way on the impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, President Marcos on...
Sex education ‘very, very, very important’
by Helen Flores - January 18, 2025 - 12:00am
Sexuality education is necessary to address the rising cases of teenage pregnancy in the country, President Marcos said yesterday.
Marcos signs into law measure promoting natural gas industry
by Helen Flores - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am
To help attain energy security, President Marcos has signed into law a measure that seeks to encourage the exploration and use of indigenous natural gas resources in the cou
Marcos Jr., Liza host dinner for senators
by Helen Flores - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Marcos hosted a dinner for several senators and their spouses at the Bahay ng Pangulo on Monday, the same day the religious sect Iglesia ni Cristo held a “rally for peace”...
Japan FM airs concern over rising SCS tension
by Helen Flores - January 16, 2025 - 12:00am
Japan is gravely concerned over rising tensions in the South China Sea and is determined to further enhance its partnership with the Philippines.
Palace: Marcos still against VP impeachment
by Helen Flores - January 15, 2025 - 12:00am
Malacañang yesterday reiterated President Marcos’ opposition to moves to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte.
Marcos Jr. extends sympathies to LA fire victims
by Helen Flores - January 13, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos yesterday expressed his deepest sympathies to those who have been affected by the raging wildfires in Southern California that have killed at least 16 people.
Marcos to Pinoys: Be patriotic, disciplined
by Helen Flores - January 13, 2025 - 12:00am
President Marcos urged Filipinos to be disciplined and to love the Philippines more as part of their New Year’s resolutions for 2025.
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