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Gov't hits 2025 job targets; PBBM wants deeper budget reforms - Palace

Manila, Jan. 27 -- The government exceeded its employment and poverty-reduction targets in 2025, Malacanang said Tuesday, as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered further reforms in the use of pub... Read More


Palace nixes de facto martial law claim; critics free to air gripes

Manila, Jan. 27 -- Malacanang on Tuesday dismissed claims that the Philippines is under a so-called "de facto martial law," saying unfounded accusations do not merit a response from the Palace, and st... Read More


Key agencies ordered to simplify process, ensure swift disaster aid

Manila, Jan. 27 -- Executive Secretary Ralph Recto on Monday met with officials of key agencies to fast-track government assistance to communities hit by natural calamities, underscoring President Fer... Read More


Marcos OKs PH's digital connectivity plan for cheaper, faster internet

Manila, Jan. 26 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the Philippines' first National Digital Connectivity Plan (NDCP), a strategic framework aimed at accelerating broadband rollout, lower... Read More


Palace probing alleged Chinese propaganda in PH

Manila, Jan. 26 -- Malacanang on Monday said it is monitoring reports that foreign entities may be attempting to influence Philippine public discourse, including alleged Chinese propaganda in local me... Read More


6 BI men axed over Russian vlogger's corruption claims - Palace

Manila, Jan. 26 -- Malacanang on Monday confirmed that six Bureau of Immigration (BI) personnel were removed following supposed unauthorized privileges granted to Russian vlogger Vitaly Zdorovetskiy d... Read More


Palace backs PH officials amid China's 'undiplomatic' remarks

Manila, Jan. 26 -- Malacanang on Monday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. fully supports Philippine officials defending the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), as China steps up pu... Read More


Palace credits 'Walang Gutom' for drop in hunger, self-rated poverty

Manila, Jan. 26 -- Malacanang on Monday said hunger incidence and poverty self-rating among Filipinos have declined, crediting the administration's social protection programs, particularly the Walang ... Read More


PBBM 'back to normal,' surgery claims fake news - Palace

Manila, Jan. 26 -- Malacanang on Monday said President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has returned to his regular work schedule following an overnight medical observation last week, dismissing claims that he... Read More


Gov't rolls out 3rd tranche of salary hike for state workers

Manila, Jan. 26 -- The government has begun implementing the third tranche of salary increases for civilian government personnel starting Jan. 1, 2026, following the issuance of National Budget Circul... Read More