Tag: Ferdinand Marcos Jr.

  • Marcos Enacts Law to Boost Access to Higher Education

    Republic Act No. 12124 has been signed into law by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., establishing the Expanded Tertiary Education Equivalency and Accreditation Program (ETEEAP). This new law enhances opportunities for obtaining higher education by acknowledging nontraditional learning and granting academic degrees to those with expertise acquired outside typical academic environments. The Commission on Higher…

  • No Impeachment Discussions Between Marcos and Duterte, Says Palace

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    Reported by Giselle Ombay from GMA Integrated News, Palace Press Officer Undersecretary Claire Castro stated on Sunday that there have been no engagements with President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. about the anticipated impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte. Castro explained that the President’s stance remains unchanged.“We haven’t discussed it. I’ve met with the President…

  • Accountability Promised Following Isabela Bridge Collapse

    President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is committed to ensuring accountability if corruption is linked to the recent collapse of the newly built Cabagan-Sta. Maria Bridge in Isabela, as stated by Malacañang this Saturday. “An exhaustive investigation will be conducted,” shared Palace Press Officer Claire Castro during a radio interview yesterday. “Should any corruption be uncovered from…

  • Panelo Fires Back: Defends Duterte’s Warning on Marcos’ “Dictatorial Tendencies,” Slams Admin as “Fake News Corporation”

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    MANILA, Philippines — Former Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Salvador Panelo launched a fierce rebuttal against Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on Monday, defending ex-President Rodrigo Duterte’s stark warning that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is displaying “dictatorial tendencies.” Panelo accused the Marcos administration of operating as a “huge corporation of fake news” while dismissing Bersamin’s dismissal of Duterte…

  • Malacañang Dismisses Duterte’s Allegations of Gold Reserve Sales as Baseless Intrigues

    In a decisive response to former president Rodrigo Duterte’s recent allegations, Malacañang Palace has firmly dismissed claims that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is involved in selling the country’s gold reserves. The accusations were labeled as ‘baseless’ and mere ‘intrigues’ by Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer, lawyer Claire Castro, during a press…

  • BARMM Leader Applauds President Marcos for Rescheduling Parliamentary Elections to October

    COTABATO CITY – The Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, has expressed appreciation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to sign a bill that delays the inaugural parliamentary elections in the region. Ebrahim stated, ‘We are thankful to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his support towards…

  • BARMM Leader Praises President Marcos for Rescheduling Regional Elections

    Ahod Balawag Ebrahim, the Chief Minister of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), has expressed appreciation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s decision to sign a bill that delays the region’s inaugural parliamentary elections. Ebrahim highlighted the move as supportive of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority’s efforts to solidify the region’s self-governance framework. This…

  • President Marcos Jr. Voices Deep Concern for Pope Francis Amidst Serious Health Challenges

    In a heartfelt statement released on Monday, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the Philippines expressed his profound concern for the health of Pope Francis, who is currently grappling with a severe illness. The President’s comments come in the wake of recent reports detailing the Holy Father’s ongoing health struggles, which have captured the attention…

  • Senate President Escudero Dismisses Duterte’s Dictatorship Claims Against Marcos as Inconsistent and Baseless

    In a strong rebuttal to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent allegations, Senate President Francis ‘Chiz’ Escudero firmly denied any suggestion that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is veering toward dictatorship. Escudero’s statement came in response to Duterte’s comments made during an indignation rally in Mandaue City on Saturday, where he speculated that Marcos might emulate…

  • Malacañang Dismisses Duterte’s Dictatorship Claims as Fabricated Lies

    In a strong rebuttal to former President Rodrigo Duterte’s recent allegations, Malacañang Palace has labeled the claims as a ‘hoax’ and a product of a ‘one-man fake news factory.’ The accusations, which suggested that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is steering the country towards a dictatorship, were met with fierce criticism from Executive Secretary Lucas…