Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered government offices to strictly implement energy-saving measures and cut fuel use by at least 10% amid Middle East tensions.

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

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

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

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo Lacson on Thursday saw an attempt to destabilize the government following fresh allegations linking President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to the flo

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is open to studying a proposal to declare February 25, the anniversary of the Edsa People Power Revolution, a national holiday.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that national government assistance to local government units (LGUs) should reach every LGU, irrespective of the political affiliation of their leaders.

MANILA, Philippines — Seeing political rivals President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo working and setting politics aside is a breath of fresh air, House of Representatives Depu

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has launched an initiative to directly release P58 billion in national government funding assistance to local government units (LGUs), aiming for greater accessibility and transparency.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Naga City and his meeting with Robredo, along with his pink socks, became a subject of humor and speculation among Filipinos.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

A heritage group is appealing to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prevent the commercialization of a 121-year-old barn house within the Clark Freeport Zone, advocating for its preservation.

Former Vice President and current Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for providing P500 million in funding. The assistance is designated for the repair of the Naga coliseum.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Naga City Mayor Leni Robredo, former political rivals, have reunited to tackle the flood crisis in Naga City.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is considering asking Congress for emergency powers that would allow him to reduce excise taxes on fuel products as should the United States and Israel’s war against Iran prolong and worsen.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says the Filipino caregiver was assisting her patient to reach a bomb shelter but was struck by shrapnel before they can arrive

Bulacan Governor Daniel Fernando has resumed his official duties at the Bulacan Capitol, making his first public appearance since an alleged road rage incident involving his convoy and a son of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. came under investigation.

The Bagong Alyansang Makabayan (Bayan) demands that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. be held accountable for flood control anomalies, drawing parallels to his father's accountability.

The Philippine Palace has dismissed allegations that former Marines delivered billions of pesos in cash to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s residences, calling the claims a 'lousy script' and 'not award-worthy'.

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

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

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has engaged city local government units (LGUs) in the Philippines to expedite classroom construction nationwide, aiming to address a backlog of nearly 150,000 classrooms.

Filipinos found humor and speculated on the intent behind President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s visit to Naga City, with particular attention drawn to his pink socks.