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Malacañang has expressed respect for the Supreme Court’s decision declaring unconstitutional a provision in the 2024 General Appropriations Act that allowed the transfer of P60 billion in unused funds of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth). Presidential Communications Office Secretary Dave Gomez said the Office of the Solicitor General will carefully study the ruling and
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed Congress to prioritize the passage of four key legislative measures aimed at strengthening governance and accountability. During a Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC) meeting held at Malacañan Palace, the President identified the Anti-Dynasty Bill, the Independent People’s Commission Act, the Party-list System Reform Act, and the Citizens Access
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On the eve of the anniversary of the Japanese Imperial Army’s attack on the Philippines during World War II, the horror of war still lingers in our national memory. The devastation of that era—cities reduced to rubble, countless lives lost, and generations scarred—remains a stark reminder of how militarism can consume nations. Yet even as
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, December 1, 2025 urged newly commissioned officers of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to uphold integrity, remain apolitical, and defend the country’s sovereignty amid growing challenges in the West Philippine Sea. Speaking at the joint graduation ceremony of the Major Services Officer Candidate Course at Villamor
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The Center for Women’s Resources (CWR) has raised alarm over the Department of Trade and Industry’s (DTI) recommendation that Filipino families can prepare a traditional Noche Buena meal with just P500. In a statement released Tuesday, CWR argued that while cost-saving tips may be useful, presenting P500 as a “sufficient” benchmark for a holiday feast
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Dr. Kao Kim Hourn during a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Thursday, November 27. Dr. Kao is on a working visit to the Philippines from November 27 to 28 to provide full support for preparations for the country’s upcoming Chairship
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PRESIDENT MARCOS, PRESIDENT ZELENSKYY STRENGTHEN PH–UKRAINE TIES, DISCUSS COOPERATION IN KEY SECTORS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reaffirmed the Philippines’ warm relations with Ukraine in a call with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday, November 28. According to Malacañang, the two leaders discussed potential cooperation in food security, agriculture, and digitalization, highlighting areas where both countries can work together. President Marcos also noted that as the Philippines assumes
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The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is prepared to brief the Senate on its programs and policies, Malacañang said Friday. This comes after Senator Robinhood Padilla filed a resolution seeking a Senate investigation into the PCO’s alleged dissemination of “unverified, potentially propagandizing, and misleading information” that he claimed contributed to public confusion. PCO acting Secretary Dave
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The Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS) has warned that media concentration in the country is worsening, even as digital platforms continue to expand. In its latest study, PIDS revealed that the decline of local newspapers and the dominance of a few major outlets are reshaping the media landscape faster than expected. According to the
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Civil society organizations, international partners, and local governments—including Pasig City and Quezon City—have joined forces to promote safer, more sustainable urban mobility. The initiative was highlighted during the culminating event of the Sparking Mobility Actions for Climate-Friendly Cities (SPARK) Project, led by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI). The project showcased efforts such
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