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The Philippines has been elected Vice President of the 63rd Annual Session of the Asian-African Legal Consultative Organization (AALCO), held from September 7 to 12, 2025, in Kampala. Philippine non-resident Ambassador to Uganda Marie Charlotte G. Tang, based in Nairobi, represented the country in this leadership role throughout the week-long session. Uganda’s Attorney General Kiryowa…
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Malacañang on Wednesday welcomed the election of Faustino Dy III as the new Speaker of the House of Representatives, expressing optimism about continued collaboration to address the pressing concerns of the Filipino people. In a statement released by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the Palace also extended its gratitude to outgoing Speaker Martin Romualdez for…
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Senator Francis “Chiz” Escudero on Wednesday, September 17, issued a stern warning to the public against what he described as “calculated diversions” intended to clear House Speaker Martin Romualdez of any involvement in the controversial flood control projects, including alleged “ghost” infrastructure initiatives. Escudero’s remarks came in response to recent media statements by Deputy Speaker…
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Malacañang assured the public on Tuesday that the newly formed Independent Commission for Infrastructure (ICI) will work collaboratively with other government agencies in investigating alleged irregularities in flood control projects, rather than duplicating or contradicting their efforts. Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro emphasized during a press briefing that the…
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Malacañang clarified Tuesday that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to forego attendance at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) High-Level Week in New York next week was not prompted by any security threat, but rather by his intent to focus on urgent domestic matters. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to remain steadfast in their loyalty to the Constitution and the Filipino people, as he led the oath-taking ceremony for newly promoted generals and flag officers at Malacañan Palace. “Huwag kalimutan: Ang panunumpa ninyo ngayon ay sa Republika at…
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Former Public Works Secretary Rogelio Singson and ex-SGV Chair Rossana Fajardo have been named members of the newly formed Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), a move welcomed by infrastructure reform advocate Terry Ridon. Ridon expressed confidence in the integrity and expertise of both appointees, citing their potential to lead critical investigations into corruption in infrastructure…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday affirmed the appointment of Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as Special Adviser to the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI), citing his investigative acumen and reputation for integrity. Speaking at a Palace press briefing, the President described Magalong as “a good investigator,” recalling the mayor’s swift submission of a…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will not attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) High Level Week in New York City next week, opting instead to focus on pressing domestic concerns. Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro will represent the Philippines at the global forum, which begins on September 22.…
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Members of the Akbayan Reform Bloc in Congress are urging Filipinos to take to the streets on September 21 in a mass protest against what they describe as a multi-trillion peso corruption scandal in flood control and infrastructure projects. Representatives Chel Diokno, Perci Cendaña, and Dadah Kiram Ismula voiced their support for the upcoming rally…
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