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LGUs to get higher shares from national revenues
by Helen Flores - June 25, 2026 - 12:00am
The share of local government units from national taxes will increase to P1.32 trillion in 2027 from this year’s P1.19 trillion, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto announced yesterday, noting the administration’s...
‘No deal in Russia’s release of 24 Pinoys’
by Helen Flores - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The Russian government did not ask for anything in return when it released 24 Filipinos detained in Yakutsk in eastern Siberia for nearly nine months without charges, Malacañang said yesterday.
Government studying supplemental budget request to Congress
by Helen Flores - June 24, 2026 - 12:00am
The government is studying whether to ask Congress for a supplemental budget for the government’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food and Transport (UPLIFT) program, a Palace official said...
Flood control, rehab projects to get sufficient budget – Marcos
by Helen Flores - June 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Flood control, which is at the center of corruption issues, will get sufficient funding as the need to sustain rehabilitation efforts to spare communities from devastation remains a priority of the administration,...
Philippines expects more Russian tourists as airlines secure direct flights
by Helen Flores - June 21, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is looking forward to welcoming more Russian visitors as Manila and Moscow work to expand direct air links, particularly to key tourist destinations, President Marcos said following his visit to...
President Marcos dismisses Cabinet revamp talks
by Helen Flores - June 20, 2026 - 12:00am
“Counterproductive” is how President Marcos described talks of a Cabinet revamp, dismissed on Thursday reports of a looming shakeup in key departments.
Philippines yet to seal oil deal with Russia — President Marcos
by Helen Flores - June 20, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines will continue to source petroleum products from its non-traditional partners, President Marcos said on Thursday, even as the US and Iran have signed a peace deal that is expected to stabilize global...
‘Chiz as presiding officer dangerous’
by Helen Flores - June 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Civil society groups yesterday expressed serious concern over the reported plan of the new Senate majority to designate Sen. Francis “Chiz” Escudero as presiding officer in the impeachment trial...
Marcos Jr.: Probe PhilHealth benefit denial claim
by Helen Flores - June 18, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos has ordered an investigation into the claims of a widow that her husband was denied benefits from the Philippine Health Insurance Corp.
FL: Nitori to open more stores in Philippines
by Helen Flores - June 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Japan’s largest home furnishing company Nitori is opening more stores in the Philippines, according to First Lady Liza Marcos.
Marcos, Putin to explore mutual interests
by Helen Flores - June 16, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos and Russian President Vladimir Putin will explore ways to further strengthen the two countries’ cooperation in “areas of mutual interest” during their meeting in Kazan this...
Special holidays declared in 13 areas
by Helen Flores - June 14, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang has declared special non-working holidays in 13 areas across the country this month, mostly to celebrate the localities’ founding and charter anniversaries.
Philippines to open new embassies, consulates
by Helen Flores - June 14, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines will open new embassies in Kazakhstan and Ghana as well as additional consulates in the US as part of the country’s efforts to foster deeper and enduring partnerships with the international...
Protect the truth from distortion, Pinoys urged
by Helen Flores - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos called on Filipinos to “protect the truth” and “restore trust in a time increasingly marked by division” as he led the commemoration of the country’s 128th...
President Marcos recognizes Gatchalian leadership
by Helen Flores - June 13, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos publicly recognized Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian as Senate President Pro Tempore during the 128th Independence Day celebration on Friday, underscoring Malacañang’s support for the Senate...
Special holidays declared in 3 areas
by Helen Flores - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
One area each in Luzon, the Visayas and Mindanao will enjoy a special non-working holiday this month for the celebration of local anniversaries and a cultural festival, according to Malacañang.
Marcos inspects new Quezon City school buildings
by Helen Flores - June 11, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos inspected yesterday two newly constructed school buildings at the San Francisco High School (SFHS) in Quezon City, one of which replaced the structure destroyed by a fire in June last year.
Prioritize safety of evacuees, patients in Mindanao – Marcos Jr.
by Helen Flores - June 10, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos ordered concerned government agencies yesterday to prioritize the safety and welfare of displaced families as well as patients in hospitals affected by the magnitude 7.8 earthquake that struck parts...
Government suspends classes, work after temblor
by Helen Flores - June 9, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos ordered the suspension of classes at all levels “until further notice” in areas affected by the earthquake in Mindanao yesterday.
Holidays declared in 6 areas
by Helen Flores - June 6, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos has declared special non-working days in several areas in the country for the observance of local founding anniversaries and special events.
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