Filipinli politikacı
Senate finance panel swiftly approves Marcos’ office budget
MANILA, Philippines — Observing tradition and parliamentary courtesy accorded to a coequal branch of government, the Senate committee on finance swiftly approved on Wednesday the proposed P10.15-billion budget for the Office of the President (OP) for 2027, marking it “deemed submitted” for plenary consideration. The committee also approved the Presidential Management Staff (PMS) budget in
Marcos, Angara honor exemplary teachers during Metrobank awards event
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Education Secretary Sonny Angara praised on Tuesday two teachers who were among the recipients of the 2026 Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos awards, during a conferment ceremony at Malacañan Palace. The recognition coincided with the national observance of National Teachers’ Month, as a statement issued by the Department
‘Frustrated astronaut’ Marcos meets Pinoy real deal
MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos, who once dreamed of becoming an astronaut, met with Filipino astronauts recently and vowed support for the country’s space program. Marcos “eagerly listened” to the experiences and insights of the four Filipinos who have participated in space simulation missions and training programs worldwide, during a courtesy call on Thursday in
Marcos meets with Eastern Visayas troops; lauds security, peace efforts
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the headquarters of the Philippine Army’s 8th Infantry Division (8ID) in Catbalogan City, Samar on Friday and expressed full support for soldiers carrying out security and peace-building missions in Eastern Visayas. Marcos, who is also commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP), met with
Readout of the call between President von der Leyen and President Marcos of the Philippines
European Commission Read-out New York, 22 Sep 2026 President von der Leyen spoke today with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines, as the EU and the Philippines are about to conclude talks on a Fr...
VP Duterte should be ‘last person’ to seek Marcos resignation – solon
MANILA, Philippines — Vice President Sara Duterte is “the last person” who should ask President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to resign because of a “conflict of interest,” Lanao del Sur Rep. Zia Alonto Adiong said Thursday. Adiong explained that this was clearly a conflict of interest on Duterte’s part, as she is the main person who
Marcos rejects ‘political drama’ claims over Romualdez arrest
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has dismissed claims that the arrest of former House Speaker Martin Romualdez was merely political drama, calling the criticisms another attack aimed at putting him down. Romualdez was arrested on a plunder charge over alleged irregularities involving P7.44 billion worth of flood control projects, following Marcos’ pronouncement in his
Marcos at BRICS: India’s iSON Group sets expansion in PH
NEW DELHI, India — An Indian conglomerate is infusing $75 million (P4.7 billion) for its current operations and future expansion in the Philippines, which are expected to generate about 2,000 jobs, Malacañang said on Sunday. The commitment was made by the iSON Group during the visit of President Marcos to New Delhi for the 18th
iSON Group commits fresh $75-M outlay for PH expansion, more jobs
MANILA, Philippines — An Indian conglomerate is investing $75 million (P4.7 billion) in new and expanded Philippine operations expected to generate about 2,000 jobs, as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. sought to attract more investments during his visit to India. The commitment from iSON Group covers agricultural technology, healthcare, business process outsourcing (BPO) and digital infrastructure, Trade
Is the Philippine armed forces ‘massively underfunded’?
The Philippines’ military modernisation road map is set for delays over budget constraints, with critics calling out what they say is President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s “lip service” approach and questioning his commitment to the ambitious project. In 2024, Marcos approved a revised 1.9 trillion Philippine pesos (US$30 billion) plan to acquire newer military assets until 2034, aiming to enhance the capability of the military to project power in parts of the South China Sea that Manila considers...
Is the Philippine armed forces ‘massively underfunded’?Palace denies alleged Marcos plot vs Sara Duterte
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday refuted statements made by Vice President Sara Duterte that she had received information back in 2024 regarding President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s alleged plans to “attack” her and issue an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. At a briefing, Palace press officer Claire Castro
Palace denies Sara Duterte’s claim on plan to ‘attack’ her
MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Monday refuted statements made by Vice President Sara Duterte that she had received information back in 2024 regarding President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s alleged plans to “attack” her and issue an International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant against her father, former President Rodrigo Duterte. At a briefing, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro
Philippines’ Vice President Faces Arrest Over Assassination Threats
A court issued a warrant for Sara Duterte, who is accused of having threatened President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and two of his relatives.
Filipinler'de Devlet Başkan Yardımcısı Duterte için tutuklama emri çıkarıldı
Filipinler'de mahkeme, Devlet Başkanı Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ve yakınlarına "ölüm ve suikast tehdidinde bulunmakla" suçlanan Devlet Başkan Yardımcısı Sara Duterte hakkında tutuklama emri çıkardı.
Marcos orders aid for kin of PH seafarers killed in Strait of Hormuz
MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered immediate assistance for the families of two Filipino seafarers who died following a security incident in the Strait of Hormuz, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Thursday. Saudi Arabian shipping company Bari confirmed on Wednesday evening the deaths of the seafarers after its crude oil vessel