2023 February 16 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday described as “encouraging” the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey that showed three out of four adult Filipinos are satisfied with his performance. “I don’t really look at surveys because… But it’s always encouraging to know that people understand what we are doing,” President Marcos...
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Graft court junks forfeiture raps vs. ex-CJ Corona, heirs
In its decision, the Sandiganbayan noted that while Corona may have been liable for negligence as he failed to indicate his assets in his SALN properly, these assets cannot be labeled as unexplained wealth because the former chief justice, his wife, and children have legally accumulated wealth over years of working.
Comelec junks appeal to reverse dismissal of case vs. BBM
The case is the last pending before the poll body against Marcos who won the presidential race by a landslide of 31,629,783 votes, or more than 16 million votes ahead of presidential candidate Leni Robredo.
PBBM enjoys high approval, trust scores
PUBLiCUS noted that 71 percent of the respondents expressed confidence that the country is heading in the "right direction," while 65 percent are optimistic that the Philippine economy will improve by the fourth quarter of 2022.
Solon lauds groundwork-setting in first 100 days of Philippine President Marcos Jr admin
MANILA – A party-list lawmaker on Friday highly commended” President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on his first 100 days in office for effectively laying the groundwork for the administration’s programs. “Not many appreciate the importance of any administration’s first 100 days. It is at this time that an administration sets the trajectory of its governance...
Phil Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles resigns due to health reasons
MANILA – Lawyer Trixie Cruz-Angeles has stepped down from being Press Secretary, Malacañang confirmed Tuesday. Cruz-Angeles herself announced that she has tendered her resignation due to “health reasons.” “I tendered my resignation this morning, effective end of business hours today. Due to health reasons. It was a pleasure working with you,” she said in a statement....
Phil Supreme Court issues show cause order to Badoy for ‘threats’ vs. judge
“So, I hope I am clear here. It is not I who has the track record for murders, massacres, tortures, rape, and inhumanity but the terrorist CPP-NPA-NDF (National Democratic Front),” former Communications Undersecretary Lorraine Marie Badoy said.
Traveling salesman: PBBM reaps P1-T biz pledges in 1st 100 days
MANILA – In his first 100 days as president, Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. played the role of a “travelling salesman” by going on three foreign trips to lure foreign investors to do business in the Philippines. The trips included state visits to two Southeast Asian neighbours, Indonesia from Sept. 4 to 6; Singapore from Sept....
Phil President Marcos’ first three months in office “very inspiring,” given the administration’s accomplishments
MANILA, 2022 October 2 – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is “very sincere” with his intent to bring the Philippines “to greater heights,” Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said on Tuesday. Speaking to select Palace reporters, Bersamin said he is “impressed” with Marcos’ work performance, noting that the Chief Executive keeps reminding his Cabinet to work harder...
Philippine President Marcos, Saudi Foreign Minister affirm PH-Saudi ties
MANILA – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. received Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Saudi Arabia, in a courtesy call at Malacañan Palace on Thursday. State-run Radio Television Malacañang (RTVM) uploaded a short video of the meeting between Marcos and Prince Faisal on its official Facebook page. Based on the...