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Philippines not rejoining ICC – Palace
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Philippines not rejoining ICC – Palace

he Philippines still has no plans to rejoin the International Criminal Court, Malacañang said on Monday, as the Philippine National Police (PNP) prepares for possible protest actions marking the first anniversary of former president Rodrigo Duterte’s arrest and detention in The Hague.

4-day workweek eyed to save energy
Businessphilstar1mo ago

4-day workweek eyed to save energy

President Marcos may consider a four-day workweek as part of efforts to conserve energy amid soaring oil prices triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, Malacañang said yesterday.

Palace on flood probe results: Be patient
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Palace on flood probe results: Be patient

Malacañang has appealed to the public to await the results of the investigations on the multibillion-peso flood control controversy with patience, saying investigators are being thorough in their job.

Cuna next DENR chief; Lotilla envoy to Vatican
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Cuna next DENR chief; Lotilla envoy to Vatican

Malacañang on Friday named Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna as acting secretary of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), while Secretary Raphael Lotilla was designated as the country’s ambassador to the Holy See. The DENR, in a statement, welcomed Cuna’s appointment, noting his “extensive experience” with the agency especially in public administration. It also

Robredo, Moreno join Marcos in Palace launch of LGU programs
Politicsinquirerphilstar1mo ago2 sources

Robredo, Moreno join Marcos in Palace launch of LGU programs

MANILA, Philippines — Will the public expect more close encounters between President Ferdinand R.Marcos Jr. and former Vice President Leni Robredo as the 2028 election season draws closer, or is everything just pure coincidence? Robredo, the incumbent mayor of Naga City, reciprocated Marcos’s gesture by visiting him at Malacañang in Manila on Monday. A pool photo

Pangasinan opts out of 4-day workweek plan
Politicsinquirer26d ago

Pangasinan opts out of 4-day workweek plan

LINGAYEN, Pangasinan – The Pangasinan provincial government has decided not to adopt a four-day workweek, citing concerns that it could disrupt the delivery of essential public services, particularly in healthcare. Vice Governor Mark Lambino said the decision came after officials studied the feasibility of the extended Monday-to-Thursday work scheme authorized by Malacañang for executive branch

Palace declares March 20, 2026 a regular holiday for Eid’l Fitr
Cultureinquirerphilstarmorocco-world-news29d ago3 sources

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

Palace: VP Duterte’s ‘not that difficult’ repatriation claim unrealistic
Politicsinquirer1mo ago

Palace: VP Duterte’s ‘not that difficult’ repatriation claim unrealistic

MANILA, Philippines — Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Monday criticized Vice President Sara Duterte for saying it “was not that difficult” to send aircraft to repatriate Filipinos affected by the conflict in the Middle East, calling her remarks out of touch with reality. Duterte made the comments during an interview on Ibalik ang Tapang at

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

Philippine Palace Defends Safer Cities Initiative
Worldinquirer2d ago

Philippine Palace Defends Safer Cities Initiative

Malacañang dismissed criticisms that the Department of the Interior and Local Government’s (DILG) Safer Cities Initiative is anti-poor, stating that discipline should not be labeled as discrimination.

Marcos reaffirms support for Bangsamoro peace process and calls for unity
Politicsinquirer29d 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.

House bill suspending fuel tax passes committee level
Businessinquirer1mo ago

House bill suspending fuel tax passes committee level

A committee of the House of Representatives has approved a bill co-authored by President Marcos’ son proposing the suspension of the excise on fuel as a way to cushion the spike in oil prices due to the Middle East conflict. Malacañang earlier said the President would ask Congress for emergency powers to take such mitigation

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

Suitcase claim vs Marcos a lousy script – Palace
Politicsphilstar1mo ago

Suitcase claim vs Marcos a lousy script – Palace

Malacañang yesterday dismissed as a “lousy script” the story of 18 men who introduced themselves as former Marines, who claimed they delivered suitcases containing billions of pesos to the houses of President Marcos and his cousin, former speaker Martin Romualdez.