Tag: Lucas Bersamin
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Panelo Fires Back: Defends Duterte’s Warning on Marcos’ “Dictatorial Tendencies,” Slams Admin as “Fake News Corporation”
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…
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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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Executive Branch Denies Involvement in Alleged Blank Entries in 2025 Budget Report
The executive branch has firmly denied any involvement in the alleged blank entries within the bicameral conference committee report on the 2025 national budget, according to a statement from Malacañang on Friday. This comes in response to claims by Davao City Representative Isidro Ungab, who plans to challenge these supposed blank items in the 2025…
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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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Philippines Gears Up for 2025 OGP Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting
MANILA – The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) has rallied government officials and partners to bolster support for the Philippines’ hosting of the 2025 Open Government Partnership (OGP) Asia-Pacific Regional Meeting (APRM), scheduled for February 5 to 7. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman, who co-chairs OGP-Philippines, highlighted the nation’s dedication to integrating open governance principles…
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Malacañang Defends Funding for PMA and PNPA in 2025 Education Budget
MANILA – The Palace has come out in defense of the decision to include the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) and the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) in the 2025 education sector budget. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin argued that it would be unjust to leave these institutions out of the education funding, given that educational responsibilities…
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Bersamin Dismisses Claims of Martial Law Intent Behind NSC Reorganization
Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin has refuted allegations that the recent restructuring of the National Security Council (NSC) by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is a step towards imposing martial law. These claims surfaced after former presidential spokesperson Harry Roque suggested that the President might be considering military rule, particularly following the exclusion of the Vice…
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Philippines Prepares for 2026 ASEAN Summit with Increased Presidential Budget
The Office of the President in the Philippines is set to receive an additional PHP5.2 billion in its 2025 budget to gear up for hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2026, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This announcement came as a response to critiques regarding the increased budget allocation post the bicameral conference committee’s decision.…
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Philippines Boosts Presidential Budget for 2026 ASEAN Summit Preparations
The Office of the President in the Philippines is set to receive an additional PHP5.2 billion in its 2025 budget to prepare for hosting the ASEAN Summit in 2026, according to Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin. This budget increase was defended by Bersamin following criticisms over the higher allocation approved by the bicameral conference committee. He…
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