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Marcos hikes fuel subsidy for PUV drivers to P12
by Helen Flores - August 6, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid the rising costs of petroleum products, President Marcos has increased the fuel subsidy for drivers of public utility vehicles (PUV) from P10 to P12 per liter starting Aug. 15.  
P20/L fuel subsidy tackled
by Helen Flores - August 5, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid rising fuel prices, a one-month fuel subsidy of P20 per liter and an interim fare increase have been discussed by President Marcos’ economic team, Malacañang said yesterday.
Palace: Reinforce security ahead of BARMM election
by Helen Flores - August 4, 2026 - 12:00am
The government is set to reinforce security in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao as the first-ever BARMM parliamentary election approaches, Malacañang said yesterday.
Palace backs Gibo on pro-China execs’ resignation
by Helen Flores - August 4, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang sees nothing wrong with Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro’s call for the resignation of state officials siding with China on the West Philippine Sea issue.
Holidays declared in 13 areas
by Helen Flores - August 2, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang has declared special non-working days in 13 areas in the country for the observance of the localities’ founding anniversaries and festivities.
‘Marcos‘ Davao visit shows fair governance’
by Helen Flores - July 30, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos’ visit to Davao, a known turf of the Dutertes, on Tuesday was not intended to improve his ratings, but to show that his governance is fair and favors no one, according to a Palace officia...
Palace: Anti-dynasty bill still Marcos Jr. priority
by Helen Flores - July 30, 2026 - 12:00am
The anti-political dynasty bill remains one of the Marcos administration’s priority measures even though President Marcos did not mention it in his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA), Malacañang...
Marcos to INC: Be nation-building partners
by Helen Flores - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos has urged Iglesia ni Cristo members to remain a “steadfast partner in nation-building” as the religious sect commemorated its 112th anniversary.
Marcos: We’re not greedy, racists, liars; we don’t yield
by Helen Flores - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos slammed yesterday what he called threats to Filipinos’ dignity and self-respect by “detractors,” even as he vowed to continue upholding the final and binding 2016 Arbitral Award...
Bill shock: Marcos wants systems loss charge, VAT scrapped
by Helen Flores - July 28, 2026 - 12:00am
Amid complaints over electric bill shock, President Marcos wants to remove systems loss charges passed on by power utilities to consumers along with the value-added tax on the fee.
Palace to public: Listen to SONA
by Helen Flores - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang is urging the public to listen to President Marcos’ fifth and penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) today.
President Marcos orders aid for flood-hit Davao
by Helen Flores - July 27, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang yesterday assured residents affected by severe flooding in Davao City – a bailiwick of the Dutertes – of immediate assistance from the national government.
LEC, Pax Silica ‘next big thing for Philippines
by Helen Flores - July 26, 2026 - 12:00am
The Luzon Economic Corridor and the Pax Silica alliance are set to be the Philippines’ next big thing in terms of job and economic opportunities after the country’s business process outsourcing...
Marcos inaugurates Pampanga children’s hospital
by Helen Flores - July 25, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos inaugurated yesterday the Jose B. Lingad Children’s Medical Center in Mabalacat, Pampanga, and committed to build more specialty hospitals across the country.
50th year of Treaty of Amity ‘deeply personal’ for Marcos
by Helen Flores - July 25, 2026 - 12:00am
 President Marcos yesterday underscored the importance of mutual trust and willingness to seek common ground, as he welcomed visiting foreign ministers at Malacañang for the conclusion of the commemoration...
SONA to present ‘a lot of accomplishments’
by Helen Flores - July 25, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos is working over the weekend to finish the draft of his fifth and penultimate State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday, according to Presidential Communications Secretary Dave Gomez.
No wage hike suspension; BSP sees inflation risk
by Helen Flores - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Despite fears of price increases and layoffs, Malacañang said the P85 wage hike in Metro Manila will proceed as scheduled.
Marcos tackles sea clash with China ambassador
by Helen Flores - July 22, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos met with Chinese Ambassador Jing Quan at Malacañang yesterday and discussed the assault by China Coast Guard personnel on Philippine Navy men stationed in Ayungin Shoal.
Palace: Failed P10,000 aid is Cayetano’s fault
by Helen Flores - July 21, 2026 - 12:00am
Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano only has himself to blame for the unfulfilled P10,000 ayuda promise and should cease pointing fingers at other people, including President Marcos, Malacañang said yesterday.
7 million families benefited from free rice program – Palace
by Helen Flores - July 20, 2026 - 12:00am
Around seven million families nationwide have so far benefited from the government’s free rice program, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said yesterday as he gave assurance that the initiative also continued...
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