Palace blames disasters, El Niño for sluggish economic growth
The Philippines' economic growth slowed to 2.1% in Q3 2026, with Malacañang citing natural disasters, El Niño, and global conflicts as key factors. Learn how…
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Palace assures scrutiny of 2027 budget amid P1-T 'pork' red flags
Malacañang assures transparency in the 2027 national budget as watchdog groups flag over P1 trillion in questionable allocations. President Marcos Jr. vows to…
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Woman Bongbong can’t afford to fire
Marcos is selling normalcy. Though Claire Castro detonates that brand every time she opens her mouth.
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Can you drink harvested rain?
PCO Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano confirms courtesy resignations from agency officials while retaining Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, as the Marcos…
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Palace ‘treasure’ ‘Ante Kler’ stays
PCO Acting Secretary Lino Cayetano confirms courtesy resignations from agency officials while retaining Palace Press Officer Claire Castro, as the Marcos…
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Palace seeks SC review of unprogrammed funds ruling
Malacañang seeks Supreme Court reconsideration on unprogrammed funds ruling, arguing that restrictions imposed could hinder government funding mechanisms for…
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Palace questions timing of Chinese envoy's tirades amid VP Sara funding allegations
Malacañang raises concerns over Chinese envoy Jing Quan's remarks, questioning if they aim to divert attention from allegations of foreign funding linked to VP…
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Palace defends PCUP official amid luxury travel backlash
Malacañang defends PCUP Commissioner Zofia Canlas amid criticism over luxury travel posts, emphasizing competence and dedication as key criteria for public…
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‘It is noted’: Palace reacts to Marcos' low survey ratings
Malacañang acknowledges the latest Pulse Asia survey showing President Marcos Jr.'s low approval and trust ratings, while Vice President Duterte maintains…
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Palace: Government ready for worsening El Niño
Malacañang said the government is prepared for worsening El Niño conditions and urged the public not to panic or hoard bottled water as drought risks rise.
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Gov’t to shoulder P60 wage hike for struggling SMEs
The Philippine government will temporarily shoulder the P60 daily wage hike for workers in struggling SMEs through the Sagip Trabaho Program, covering the wage…
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Palace: Philippines UN walkout was for peace
The Philippines joined a mass walkout during Benjamin Netanyahu’s UN speech to show solidarity for peace and support for a two-state solution, Malacañang says,…
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Palace rejects VP Sara’s claim of inaction on school incidents
Malacañang says the Marcos administration is strengthening school security, parent support and firearm accountability following recent school shooting…
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Palace rejects Sara claims of Marcos influence over institutions
Malacañang rejected Vice President Sara Duterte’s allegations that President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. influences senators, prosecutors, judges and police, calling…
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Sara’s remarks due to sleepless nights, anxiety, Castro says
Malacañang fires back at Vice President Sara Duterte over her attacks on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., addressing issues involving Romualdez, impeachment,…
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Palace: No need for mugshot
Palace official Claire Castro says Vice President Sara Duterte was not required to undergo a mugshot after voluntarily appearing in court and posting bail.
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Palace unable to explain delay in Aquino-era flood master plan
Malacañang faces questions over why the Marcos administration has yet to fully implement a comprehensive Aquino-era flood master plan, as officials review old…
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