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Philippine Rep. Leviste Says ICI Report Submitted to Marcos, Awaiting Release Decision
Politicsinquirer14d ago

Philippine Rep. Leviste Says ICI Report Submitted to Marcos, Awaiting Release Decision

Batangas Rep. Leandro Legarda Leviste stated that the Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) has submitted its final report to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., leaving it to him to decide whether to release it to the public. Leviste also noted he is unbothered by accusations of being a supporter of former President Rodrigo Duterte, as Duterte-aligned lawmakers are the only ones requesting the report.

Philippine President Marcos Jr. Inspects Agri Facilities in Isabela
Healthinquirer19d ago

Philippine President Marcos Jr. Inspects Agri Facilities in Isabela

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited Isabela province to inspect various farm facilities, including a palay warehouse and onion cold storage, and a new road, pledging to establish more livelihood projects in the far-flung villages of Ambatali, Santiago City, and Cabatuan.

Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency Amid Supply Shortages
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Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency Amid Supply Shortages

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency in the Philippines due to soaring oil prices and supply risks from the Middle East conflict, with the House of Representatives now prepared to move with urgency to deliver relief measures as the country faces an 'imminent danger of a critically low energy supply'.

Marcos reaffirms support for Bangsamoro peace process and calls for unity
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Marcos reaffirms support for Bangsamoro peace process and calls for unity

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s continuing support for the Bangsamoro peace process, asserting that the national government is working hard to bring progress to the region. This follows his hosting of the Grand Iftar 2026 at Malacañang Palace, where he urged Muslim leaders and community members to foster unity, compassion, and sustained efforts toward peace.

Warning to profiteers: Gov’t will run after you
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Warning to profiteers: Gov’t will run after you

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday warned profiteers exploiting the worsening situation in the Middle East that the government will pursue legal action against them. “If you take advantage of the situation, there will be consequences. You may face charges and could even lose the opportunity to continue doing business,” Palace press

Lee heads to Manila for summit with Marcos after Singapore visit
PoliticsKorea Herald1mo ago

Lee heads to Manila for summit with Marcos after Singapore visit

President Lee Jae Myung is set to wrap up his trip to Singapore and fly to Manila for summit talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation. It will mark Lee's second summit with Marcos following their first meeting on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in late October. The two leaders are expected to explore ways to deepen cooperation in the defense industry, infrastructure and trade, as well as in promi

Duterte lawyer urges ICC to probe Marcos over killings
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Duterte lawyer urges ICC to probe Marcos over killings

Former president Rodrigo Duterte’s defense lawyer Nicholas Kaufman has challenged the International Criminal Court prosecution to investigate what he described as the "sky-high" rate of killings under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

From Marines to bagmen? Palace sees ‘lousy script’
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

From Marines to bagmen? Palace sees ‘lousy script’

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace spokesperson dismissed as a “lousy script” the accusation that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was the “mastermind” and biggest beneficiary of a corruption scheme supposedly employing former Marines to deliver travel bags filled with cash to politicians’ homes. Three former lawmakers called the allegation a mere diversionary tactic from this week’s

Remulla: Order to replace BFP chief out soon
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Remulla: Order to replace BFP chief out soon

MANILA, Philippines — An order to replace Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) Director Jesus Fernandez will be issued soon, Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla said on Tuesday. The head of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), which oversees the BFP, previously confirmed that he recommended President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. remove Fernandez over alleged

Palace denies Roque claim Marcos wants truce with VP Duterte: Lies!
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Palace denies Roque claim Marcos wants truce with VP Duterte: Lies!

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Tuesday dismissed claims made by Harry Roque that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supposedly wants to reconcile with Vice President Sara Duterte. In a Viber message to reporters, Castro described Roque’s statements as fabricated. READ: Marcos to see if Feb. 25 can be declared non-working holiday each

Marcos suspends tax only on LPG, kerosene
Politicsinquirer1d ago

Marcos suspends tax only on LPG, kerosene

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the suspension of the excise on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene on Monday, the first day of the effectivity of the law…

South Korean Drug Lord Park Wang-yeol Extradited from Philippines
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South Korean Drug Lord Park Wang-yeol Extradited from Philippines

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung expressed gratitude to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his cooperation in repatriating notorious South Korean criminal Park Wang-yeol, who was convicted of drug trafficking and murder in Manila and has now been extradited after serving a 60-year term.

Marcos Approves P145 Billion for Mindanao Highway Project
Businessinquirer22d ago

Marcos Approves P145 Billion for Mindanao Highway Project

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has authorized the release of P145.56 billion for the Central Mindanao High Standard Highway Construction Project, aiming to significantly reduce travel time and boost economic growth in the region.

Philippine Transport Groups Slam Fare Hike Suspension
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Philippine Transport Groups Slam Fare Hike Suspension

Transport groups in the Philippines have criticized President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to suspend an approved fare hike for land vehicles, arguing that their request for a P1 increase was urgent due to the ongoing fuel crisis.

Dy: Student support bills solidify Marcos legacy as education president
Politicsinquirer27d ago

Dy: Student support bills solidify Marcos legacy as education president

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is steadily establishing his legacy as an “education president,” Speaker Faustino “Bojie” G. Dy III said, as the House of Representatives on Monday approved on third and final reading two measures expanding government support for Filipino students. Dy said the passage of the bills signals commitment of Congress

Palace declares March 20, 2026 a regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr
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Palace declares March 20, 2026 a regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared Friday, March 20, 2026, as a regular holiday throughout the country in observance of Eid’l Fitr or the end of the Feast of Ramadan. The announcement was made as he joined members of the Muslim community and leaders from across the country at the Grand Iftar in Malacañang, Palace

Philippines’ bid for UN Security Council seat sidesteps maritime row
WorldSCMP1mo ago

Philippines’ bid for UN Security Council seat sidesteps maritime row

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s pitch for a United Nations Security Council seat this week was notable for his sidestepping of an issue at the core of Manila’s foreign policy in recent years. As he appealed to UN members in New York, Marcos framed the Philippines as a bridge connecting developing countries and middle-income economies, without making any direct reference to the South China Sea dispute. The president’s restrained speech, which avoided mentioning China despite ongoin...

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with pedestrian-friendly footbridge 
Cultureinquirer1mo ago

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with pedestrian-friendly footbridge 

MANILA, Philippines — Pedestrians no longer need to scale “Mt. Kamuning,” the towering footbridge near the corner of Edsa and Kamuning Road in Quezon City, with the opening of the new overpass that is just 5.3 meters high, compared to the old one, which is 9 meters tall. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led

Palace chides Suntay for downplaying Duterte’s death threats vs Marcos
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Palace chides Suntay for downplaying Duterte’s death threats vs Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Wednesday chided Quezon City Rep. Bong Suntay for claiming that Vice President Sara Duterte’s remarks that she had hired a hitman to kill President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos  and former Speaker Martin Romualdez were not actual threats. In a briefing on Palace press officer Claire Castro said any

Korean, Philippine leaders meet on 77th anniversary of diplomatic ties
PoliticsKorea Herald1mo ago

Korean, Philippine leaders meet on 77th anniversary of diplomatic ties

President Lee Jae Myung and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. held a summit Tuesday to deepen cooperation in trade, infrastructure and defense, while widening the partnership into emerging areas that include shipbuilding. The summit at the Malacanang Palace in Manila on Tuesday carried added significance as it coincided with the 77th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations on March 3, 1949. Ten agreements and memorandums of understanding were signed or updated on the occ

Philippines promotes coastguard officer in ‘deliberate signal’ on South China Sea dispute
PoliticsSCMP1mo ago

Philippines promotes coastguard officer in ‘deliberate signal’ on South China Sea dispute

President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s decision to promote coastguard officer Jay Tarriela – despite Beijing’s calls for him to be sanctioned – is being read by analysts as a calibrated signal of how the Philippines intends to manage its maritime dispute with China. Rather than a routine personnel move, they say, the elevation of one of the government’s most outspoken maritime voices suggests Marcos is doubling down on a strategy that pairs public exposure of Beijing’s actions in the South China Se...

Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?
WorldSCMP1mo ago

Indonesia is getting an aircraft carrier. The Philippines isn’t. Does it matter?

The Philippines cannot afford an aircraft carrier, could not sustain one if it had it and, according to most analysts, does not need one. What it needs is messier, cheaper and harder to photograph, they say: a web of missiles, patrol boats, frigates and surveillance assets designed not to project power, but to deny it. Two recent developments have made that choice harder to ignore. Last month, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr openly mused that an aircraft carrier with “accompanying...

Marcos declares special non-working days in 9 areas in March
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Marcos declares special non-working days in 9 areas in March

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in several provinces and cities across the country to allow residents to commemorate important local events, anniversaries, and festivals. Proclamation Nos. 1170 and 1171 declared March 6 (Friday) a special non-working day in the municipalities of Gutalac in Zamboanga del Norte and Tadian in

NBI files charges vs Jack Argota over fake Marcos medical records
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

NBI files charges vs Jack Argota over fake Marcos medical records

MANILA, Philippines — The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) on Tuesday filed before the Department of Justice (DOJ) a cyber libel and unlawful publication complaint against vlogger Jack Argota for spreading fake medical records of President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. The NBI personnel went to the DOJ building in Manila at around 3 p.m. on Tuesday. They

Marcos pushes tech-driven irrigation vs climate change
Technology1mo ago

Marcos pushes tech-driven irrigation vs climate change

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said modern technology would enable more precise and responsive irrigation management, helping farmers better cope with the impacts of climate change. In his speech at the 2026 National Irrigation Administration–National Confederation of Irrigators Associations General Assembly, Marcos commended the National Irrigation Administration’s Command Center, which monitors dam

Marcos Urged to Sign Philippine Veterans Month Bill
Worldinquirer5d ago

Marcos Urged to Sign Philippine Veterans Month Bill

Veterans in Baguio City have called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to immediately sign into law a measure that designates the entire month of April as “Philippine Veterans Month.” The bill, transmitted by Congress, aims to mandate a whole-of-society observance.

Rights group demands end to impunity over Bicol rapes
CultureRappler8d ago

Rights group demands end to impunity over Bicol rapes

A rights group is calling for an end to the 'culture of impunity' following alleged abuse of a young woman with intellectual developmental needs in Bicol, an incident that has drawn the attention of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippines Successfully Strikes Gas at Malampaya's Camago-3 Well
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Philippines Successfully Strikes Gas at Malampaya's Camago-3 Well

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced the successful striking of gas at the Camago-3 well in the Malampaya gas fields, following the commencement of drilling and testing operations at the site, which is capable of producing up to 60 million standard cubic feet of gas per day.

Marcos admin brings Yakap at Kalinga health caravan to schools nationwide
Healthinquirer27d ago

Marcos admin brings Yakap at Kalinga health caravan to schools nationwide

MANILA, Philippines — Spearheaded by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., the Department of Education (DepEd) recently conducted the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP) at Kalinga Caravan at Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School in Bogo City to bring essential medical services directly to learners, teachers and the school community. The initiative, a joint project of the Philippine

ICI’s work on flood mess ends March 31 
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

ICI’s work on flood mess ends March 31 

MANILA, Philippines — The Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI), the body tasked to investigate anomalies in the government’s flood control and other infrastructure projects, is winding down its operations six months after its creation by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ICI Chair Andres Reyes Jr., in a statement on Friday, said the commission would remain operational

Tagbilaran City execs ask Marcos, Congress to ditch oil excise taxes
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Tagbilaran City execs ask Marcos, Congress to ditch oil excise taxes

TAGBILARAN CITY, Bohol— Local legislators in this city have called on the national government to suspend excise taxes on petroleum products to ease the burden of rising fuel prices on consumers. In a set of resolutions authored by Councilor Fausto Budlong, the city council urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Congress to take immediate action,

Marcos certifies urgent bill to cut, suspend oil excise taxes
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Marcos certifies urgent bill to cut, suspend oil excise taxes

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent a measure that would allow him to suspend or reduce the excise taxes on oil products. READ: House OKs bill suspending excise tax on fuel on second reading This will allow Congress to immediately pass a bill through the second and third readings on the same day. /das

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with commuter-friendly P55-M footbridge
Cultureinquirer1mo ago

‘Mt. Kamuning’ replaced with commuter-friendly P55-M footbridge

MANILA, Philippines — The infamous “Mt. Kamuning” in Quezon City has been replaced with a more accessible footbridge. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led on Thursday the inspection of the newly built Kamuning Footbridge and Busway Station project. The President, along with First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and their son Vinny, scaled the nine-meter high old Kamuning footbridge to

Palace: Marcos may study 4-day work week proposal to save energy
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

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

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may consider studying 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, according to Malacañang. In a briefing on Wednesday, Palace press officer Claire Castro said the President could look into the suggestion, especially if

Recto vows Marcos backing for PCG as he dons auxiliary vice admiral rank
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Recto vows Marcos backing for PCG as he dons auxiliary vice admiral rank

MANILA, Philippines — Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has committed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s full support for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) to defend the country’s waters as he formally joined the PCG Auxiliary (PCGA) with a rank of Auxiliary Vice Admiral. The PCG conferred the rank to Recto during a donning and oath-taking ceremony aboard BRP

Palace denies reports of Marcos hospitalization
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Palace denies reports of Marcos hospitalization

MANILA, Philippines — The Palace denied reports that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was brought to the hospital. Palace press officer Claire Castro said that the president was in a private meeting with the Presidential Management Staff on Saturday morning. “He is well, healthy, and working even on a Saturday,” Castro added in a message. The

Marcos launches social protection services center in Cebu
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Marcos launches social protection services center in Cebu

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the launch of a social protection services center in Barangay Tayud, Municipality of Liloan, Cebu. Marcos arrived at the Pag-Abot Processing Center at 10:30 a.m. and was welcomed by Social Welfare Secretary Rex Gatchalian and Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco. READ: Palace on 2028 elections: Aspirants

40 years ago February 25, 1986: US asks Marcos to resign
PoliticsSCMPindian-expressRappler+1inquirer1mo ago4 sources

40 years ago February 25, 1986: US asks Marcos to resign

MANILA, Philippines — Before Edsa became one of the most congested roads in the Philippines, it was a venue of resistance that marked the end of the more than 20-year regime of Ferdinand Marcos Sr. From February 22-25, 1986, millions of Filipinos converged on Efipanio delos Santos Avenue between Camp Crame and Camp Aguinaldo, heeding

Marcos describes successor: Exceptional, nation-builder
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Marcos describes successor: Exceptional, nation-builder

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday said he is keen on endorsing someone who has done “exceptional” service in government as his candidate for president in 2028. “So you look at people in government and you see who is doing well, who is exceptional. And we have, I’m glad to say, exceptional