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President Marcos Appoints New Commissioners to CSC and COA
In a recent announcement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Luis Pañgulayan and Douglas Michael Mallillin as the new commissioners for the Civil Service Commission (CSC) and the Commission on Audit (COA), respectively. The appointments were shared by the Presidential Communications Office via a social media update on Monday. Pañgulayan steps into the role…
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NEDA Seeks to Foster Unity Among Negros Island Region Provinces
BACOLOD CITY – The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) is working to build a cohesive relationship among the provinces of Negros Occidental, Negros Oriental, and Siquijor as it sets up its office in the newly formed Negros Island Region (NIR). Arecio Casing Jr., who serves as the concurrent officer-in-charge Regional Director for NEDA-NIR, highlighted…
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President Marcos Jr. Clarifies No Executive Role in VP Duterte’s Impeachment
In a recent statement, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made it clear that the executive branch is not involved in the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte. Speaking at a press briefing in Malacañang, Marcos emphasized, ‘The executive cannot have a hand in the impeachment. The executive has no role in the impeachment.’ He…
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Philippine House of Representatives Votes to Impeach Vice President Sara Duterte
In a significant political development, the Philippine House of Representatives has voted to impeach Vice President Sara Duterte, with the decision being swiftly forwarded to the Senate for further action. The vote saw an overwhelming support from over 200 lawmakers, marking a critical juncture in the nation’s political landscape. The impeachment process was initiated during…
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Marcos Jr. to Remain Neutral in Impeachment Case Against VP Duterte, Says Palace
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will not meddle in the ongoing impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte, according to a statement from Malacañang on Monday. This comes in response to allegations that the President has been causing delays in the process. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin clarified that the initiation and handling of impeachment complaints fall…
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President Marcos Appoints Jorjette Aquino as New PCO Undersecretary
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has named Jorjette Barrenechea Aquino as the new Undersecretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), succeeding Cherbett Karen Maralit. The appointment, effective from January 23, was officially announced on Monday. Before joining the PCO, Aquino held the position of Assistant Secretary for Rails at the Department of Transportation. PCO Secretary…
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Marcos Jr. Not Obstructing Impeachment Against VP Duterte, Says Palace
In a recent statement from Malacañang, it was clarified that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is not impeding the impeachment process against Vice President Sara Duterte. This was announced during a press conference in Pasay City by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, who dismissed allegations from the Makabayan bloc in the House of Representatives that Marcos…
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Malacañang Urges Public Servants to Focus on Filipinos Amid Political Distractions
During the 2025 Budget Execution Forum held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin encouraged all government employees to prioritize serving the Filipino people despite political distractions. Bersamin emphasized the importance of breaking down barriers and promoting true collaboration among different government levels to achieve the Marcos administration’s goals…
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Malacañang Urges Government Workers to Focus on Serving Filipinos Amid Political Distractions
During the 2025 Budget Execution Forum held at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City, Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin encouraged all government employees to maintain their focus on serving the Filipino people despite the surrounding political distractions. Bersamin emphasized the importance of breaking down barriers and promoting true collaboration across various government levels to…
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NSC Official Denies Allegations of Internal Rift Prompting Reorganization
MANILA – Jonathan Malaya, Assistant Director General of the National Security Council (NSC), firmly rejected assertions that the recent NSC restructuring was due to internal conflicts within the security sector. Speaking at a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Malaya suggested that these claims were fabricated by progressive factions, specifically pointing to the Makabayan Bloc and Bayan…
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