The Philippine National Police (PNP) has offered its services to the crisis committee formed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to prepare for potential fuel and food shortages stemming from the Middle East conflict.

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.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is pushing for the immediate enforcement of a bill to slash excise taxes on fuel products, according to Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, though the bill has not yet been signed.

The Philippine Palace stated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s decision to keep unconfirmed officers as department heads should not be seen as a slight to the Commission of Appointments.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. visited a major food distribution hub in Laguna to assess the situation amidst concerns over rising oil prices. The inspection aims to address potential impacts on food supply and prices.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Friday said food processors and retailers have agreed not to increase the prices of their products for up to two months to help mitigate the…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that the Philippine government is exploring additional subsidies and assistance programs to help Filipinos cope with the impact of volatile global oil prices.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has sworn in former Environment Secretary Maria Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga as the Special Envoy for Disaster Risk Reduction and Management during a ceremony at Malacañang Palace.

MANILA, Philippines — The largest confederation of labor groups in the country called out Palace press officer Claire Castro for prematurely downplaying calls for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

The proposal to suspend the collection of excise tax on fuel products now only requires President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s signature to become law, as the House of Representatives has adopted the Senate's version of the measure, equipping Marcos with stronger tools against fuel price shocks.

As high fuel prices threaten to drive up inflation, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that there is no need to hoard food supplies.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the turnover and inspection of a Learning Continuity Space (LCS) and launched the YAKAP at Kalinga Caravan at Marcelo B. Fernan-Polambato Elementary School in Bogo City, Cebu.

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.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared special non-working days in Las Piñas, Sipalay, and Himamaylan to commemorate various anniversaries.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has returned to the Philippines after a "productive" working visit to New York.

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

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday, March 8, departed the Philippines for a working visit to the United States.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has urged Filipinos to embrace technology and enhance their skills to adapt to transforming industries and seize new job and business opportunities.

MANILA, Philippines – Government offices have been ordered to intensify energy-saving measures, including stricter air-conditioning settings, in compliance with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s…

The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines (Nacusip) has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to take immediate action to rescue the sugar industry from a 'death sentence' and to revamp the Sugar board.

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.

Interior and Local Government Secretary Jonvic Remulla stated that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s anti-drug campaign is proving more effective than the previous administration's drug war.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that his decision to designate acting secretaries for several executive departments was not meant to offend the Commission on Appointments, according to the Palace.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the Department of Education's plan to switch public schools to a three-term academic calendar, a move that a teachers' group criticizes as 'half-baked' and a new burden.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved the adoption of a three-term school calendar for public education institutions in the Philippines, set to begin in Academic Year 2026–2027.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to continue practicing compassion, humility, patience and charity even after the observance of Eid al-Fitr.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said the Philippines would import coal to ensure a stable energy supply in the country as the war in the Middle East continues to…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. was unable to personally welcome Filipinos arriving from the Middle East due to other scheduled engagements in Malacañang, according to a statement from the Palace.

Amid rising fuel prices, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s order to suspend fare hikes leaves struggling jeepney drivers still calling for an increase

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may declare a state of emergency to address energy issues and price shocks, but only if the situation significantly deteriorates, according to Malacañang.

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

The largest trade union in the Philippines has called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to enforce emergency powers under the oil deregulation law. This comes ahead of another round of double-digit fuel price hikes, urging the government to temporarily take over the oil industry.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday appointed former Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco as Presidential Adviser for Sustainable and Resilient Communities.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s gratitude for the burial of his father and namesake at the Libingan ng mga Bayani (LMB), a decision made during the time of former President…

Several government agencies and local government units across the country have begun implementing a four-day workweek following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to conserve energy amid…

The Trade Union Congress of the Philippines (TUCP) has urged President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to certify House Bill No. 6740 as urgent, which seeks to remove the 12 percent VAT on electricity amidst rising fuel prices.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that 74,000 Filipinos have secured jobs nationwide through the government's 'Trabaho at Negosyo' program since 2025.

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

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

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has requested Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow the temporary transfer of a jailed Korean drug kingpin to South Korea for investigation and prosecution.

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.

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.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. aims to streamline the distribution of fuel subsidies for drivers and operators, suggesting the use of digital payment methods.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspected a P500-million cold storage facility and solar-powered irrigation projects in Camarines Sur, emphasizing government efforts to enhance farm productivity and food security.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is set to lead the inauguration of a P500-million mega cold storage facility in San Jose village, Pili town, Camarines Sur.

Transport groups in the Philippines have announced a nationwide 'transport holiday' on March 23, calling on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for concrete solutions after a two-day strike.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. just can’t let go of some of his “trusted” people.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has instructed the Philippine Army to accelerate its transition from internal security operations to an external defense role, citing evolving threats that necessitate a greater focus on national defense.

MANILA, Philippines – Amid the rising costs of oil products, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to protecting the rights of media practitioners and strengthening the country’s democracy during an oath-taking ceremony.

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

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government is implementing measures, including cash and fuel subsidies, to cushion the impact of the Middle East conflict on oil prices.

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, 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,

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday, March 12, certified as urgent a bill granting him emergency powers to suspend or reduce the excise tax on fuel products.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the Philippines' bid for a seat at the United Nations Security Council while he was in New York, according to the Palace.

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Sunday pledged his commitment to safeguarding the rights and welfare of Filipino women, as the country marked International Women’s Day and…

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announces his government's preparations in anticipation of the spike in oil prices following the United States and Israel's war on Iran

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

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