National
Palace open to restricting social media platforms over fake news, violence
MALACAÑANG is open to exploring broader restrictions on digital platforms that spread harmful content, foster misinformation, or threaten public safety, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced Tuesday.
Speaking at a...
National
Marcos directs immediate relief efforts, advances long-term projects in action-packed week
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spent the week spearheading flood relief operations caused by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) while advancing long-term policy initiatives...
National
President Marcos reminds Filipinos of collective duty to uphold freedom, national unity of Ninoy Aquino Day
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on Filipinos to uphold freedom by respecting the dignity and rights of others and working together to build...
Palace
Palace assures strict oversight for ₱2.88-B evacuation center funds in 2027 budget
MALACAÑANG on Thursday allayed public concerns over potential fund misuse under the proposed 2027 national budget, assuring that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is...
Metro Manila
Malacañang orders alternative work schemes in Metro Manila, 14 provinces due to heavy ‘Habagat’ rains
GOVERNMENT offices across Metro Manila and 14 nearby provinces have been directed to implement alternative work arrangements on Tuesday, August 18, following continuous heavy...
Crime & Police
Marcos orders security boost after ambush on BARMM chief
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has directed state security forces to tighten measures across the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) following a Saturday...
National
DENR deploys trash traps and 1,500 cleanup personnel to tackle Metro Manila’s waste problem
THE Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) has installed 196 trash traps across waterways in the National Capital Region (NCR) as part of...
National
Government restores ₱107.4-B flood control funding in ₱7.2-trillion 2027 budget proposal
THE Executive branch has officially restored funding for flood-control infrastructure under the proposed ₱7.2-trillion national budget for 2027 submitted to the House of Representatives,...
Health & Medicine
Marcos names Edwin Mercado as Health secretary, appoints Beverly Ho to lead PhilHealth
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Dr. Edwin Mercado as the new secretary of the Department of Health (DOH), replacing Dr. Jose "Brix"...
National
Marcos orders rapid response as southwest monsoon bares heavy rains, suspends on-site work and classes
PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. convened a high-level situation briefing with key Cabinet officials at Malacañang Palace on Monday morning to evaluate the widespread damage...
National
PBBM orders full alert as Typhoon Maymay nears; DSWD mobilizes ₱1.8B relief fund
PRESIDENT Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed all government agencies to maintain a state of full alert and execute proactive disaster response measures as...
