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More health programs in underserved areas sought
by Alexis Romero - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos wants two key health programs expanded in underserved areas to enhance access to health services and lower medical costs, Malacañang said.
P11.6 billion smuggled agriculture goods seized
by Alexis Romero - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
The government has confiscated P11.6 billion worth of smuggled agricultural goods from February 2025 to July this year, Malacañang said yesterday, as it braces for the possible flooding of illicit products...
OSG seeks hold on use of 2026 appropriations
by Alexis Romero - October 23, 2026 - 12:00am
Government lawyers have advised the Marcos administration to put on hold the implementation of some programs in this year’s national budget as they prepare to appeal a Supreme Court ruling declaring the 2024...
Palace: Probe possible lapses in Atong Ang’s escape
by Alexis Romero - October 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang has called for an investigation to determine whether there were lapses that allowed businessman Charlie “Atong” Ang to leave the Philippines, as the government seeks to strengthen border...
Reckless decisions on China row must be avoided – Palace
by Alexis Romero - October 22, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang won’t stop lawmakers from issuing resolutions against China’s ambassador even as it cited the need to avoid reckless decisions in the face of the tense exchanges between the Chinese...
Palace to appeal SC ruling on budget
by Alexis Romero - October 22, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration will ask the Supreme Court  to reconsider its ruling declaring as unconstitutional the national budgets for 2024 and 2025 due to a large increase in unprogrammed appropr...
Marcos Jr. wishes Pope Leo XIV speedy recovery
by Alexis Romero - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos yesterday joined world leaders in wishing for the speedy recovery of Pope Leo XIV, who has been diagnosed with lung cancer.
Poll: Inflation, corruption top concerns of Pinoys
by Alexis Romero - October 16, 2026 - 12:00am
More than four years into the Marcos administration, reducing the basic cost of goods remains the most urgent concern of most Filipinos, based on a recent survey conducted by Pulse Asia.
Philippines keen on including nuclear in energy mix
by Alexis Romero - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Philippines is seriously considering including nuclear energy in its energy mix as it strives to lure investments in data centers and other industries that can increase the power demand.
Marcos: No silver bullet to stop school violence
by Alexis Romero - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The administration is studying “really hard” a proposal to impose a blanket ban on minors’ access to high-risk digital services, President Marcos said yesterday as he admitted there is no easy solution...
Philippines eyes ‘green revolution’
by Alexis Romero - October 13, 2026 - 12:00am
The Marcos administration will embark on a campaign to encourage the public to reuse water and revive a “green revolution” to ease the impact of a “super El Niño.”
President Marcos admits escalation of tensions in Ayungin
by Alexis Romero - October 12, 2026 - 12:00am
Days after the Chinese coast guard blocked the medical evacuation of a Filipino soldier on Ayungin Shoal, President Marcos said tensions in the area have escalated, as he maintained the Philippines would...
President Marcos names Lino Cayetano new PCO chief
by Alexis Romero - October 12, 2026 - 12:00am
The government’s lead communication arm will undergo yet another leadership change, days after the shakeup at the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).
Marcos disappointed Philippines halted Bataan Nuclear Power Plant
by Alexis Romero - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
More than four decades after the Bataan Nuclear Power Plant was mothballed, President Marcos expressed disappointment that the facility was halted, as he claimed that people are now concerned about having access...
Recto to agencies: Speed up El Niño spending, procurement
by Alexis Romero - October 11, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang has ordered government agencies to accelerate spending and preparations for the expected “Super El Niño,” which could intensify in the coming months and persist through the first...
Respicio must prove corruption allegations – Palace
by Alexis Romero - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Vice Mayor Harold Respicio of Reina Mercedes, Isabela must present proof that the share of the local government in tobacco excise tax is being used for ghost projects, Malacañang said yesterday.
Palace: President Marcos to attend F1 race in Singapore
by Alexis Romero - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
President Marcos is attending the Formula 1 Grand Prix here this weekend, a move that Malacañang said would allow him to have face-to-face interactions with potential investors,...
Palace denies hand in Mark Villar’s move to majority
by Alexis Romero - October 10, 2026 - 12:00am
Malacañang yesterday distanced itself from Sen. Mark Villar’s decision to join the majority bloc even as it dismissed notions that the alliance shift is a step closer to the conviction of Vice President...
Marcos optimistic on binding SCS code of conduct
by Alexis Romero - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
While admitting that talks on a code of conduct for the South China Sea can be “frustrating,” President Marcos remains upbeat that a set of binding rules would be completed to ease tensions and ensure...
Marcos: Philippines ‘terribly excited’ about Pax Silica
by Alexis Romero - October 9, 2026 - 12:00am
As the debate over the Pax Silica initiative rages on, President Marcos said the Philippines is “terribly excited” about the US-led artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security effort.
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