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PBBM orders free telco services for OFWs, families amid MidEast crisis

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered telecommunications companies to provide free communication services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families as tensions ... Read More


Palace: Erice abandoned by allies possibly over beliefs

Manila, March 9 -- Malacanang on Sunday (New York time) said Caloocan Rep. Edgar Erice's removal as senior deputy minority leader of the House of Representatives was likely due to a lack of support fr... Read More


'Right time' for PH to seek UN Security Council spot, Palace says

Manila, March 9 -- Malacanang on Sunday (New York time) said this is the right time to give the Philippines a voice and campaign for a non-permanent seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC),... Read More


PBBM to formally ask Congress for emergency power for excise tax cut

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will formally ask Congress to grant him emergency powers to reduce excise tax on petroleum products amid the crisis in the Middle East, Malacanang ... Read More


Marcos to share PH best practices on gender equality at UN forum

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday (New York time) said he would present the Philippines' best practices on gender equality and women empowerment during the 70th session of... Read More


Trough of LPA to dampen most of PH on Monday

Manila, March 9 -- The trough of a low pressure area (LPA) will cause rains over most parts of the country, the weather bureau said Monday. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Se... Read More


Palace: 54 gas stations ordered to explain price hikes

Manila, March 9 -- Malacanang on Sunday (New York time) warned that gasoline stations charging "unreasonable" prices may be meted with sanctions as the government monitors compliance amid the Middle E... Read More


Marcos to raise global conflicts, climate concerns at special UN meet

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to highlight the growing challenges posed by armed conflicts and climate-related crises when he addresses a special forum at the United... Read More


PBBM to stress rule of law, peaceful dispute settlement at UN

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday (New York time) said he would underscore the importance of the rule of law and the peaceful settlement of disputes when he addresses memb... Read More


Marcos to pitch PH peace, security agenda at UN forums

Manila, March 9 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will promote the Philippines' agenda on peace and security during his working visit here from March 9 to 10. In a statement for his working visit ... Read More