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PH still among countries perceived to have corrupt governments

The Philippines remained among Asian countries perceived to have corrupt governments, but the “slight improvement” in the country’s ranking should be seen as “a challenge to do better and a reason for hope that the country is headed in the right direction,” according to a top Palace official. Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin did not even.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsFeb 4th, 2024

Palace links improved corruption index ranking to digitalization processes

The government welcomed the country's slight improvement in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index, owing it to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s "efforts to streamline institutional processes and curtail opportunities for graft and corruption.".....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Sara: Baste quit call made out of ‘brotherly love’

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has not spoken to her brother, Davao City Mayor Sebastian Duterte, about his call for President Marcos to resign, which she stressed was more out of “brotherly love” to protect her from the shabby treatment she has been receiving from people within the Palace inner circle......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsJan 14th, 2024

Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security

MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Philippine economy growth may reach 6 pct to 7 pct in 2023: Marcos

MANILA, Jan. 11 (Xinhua) -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila......»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 1500 GMT, Jan. 11

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos on Thursday night expressed optimism that his country can reach a gross domestic product (GDP) growth target of 6 percent to 7 percent for 2023. "The Philippines is touted to become one of the fastest-growing economies among major Asian countries in 2023," said Marcos during a traditional ceremony at the presidential palace in Manila. (Philippines-Growth-.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

‘Dumaguete Doctrine’

The gentle yet patriotic people of Dumaguete City have spoken, the palace gods and local overlords be damned......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 10th, 2024

Labor

I was in Malacañang, the presidential palace, yesterday, May 1, to witness three major milestones:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

DOJ: Law enforcement, gov t execs assisting ICC probe to be held ‘accountable’

In a palace briefing on Thursday, DOJ spokesman Asec. Mico Calavano said that public officials and employees who will “cooperate” with the ICC probe may face administrative charges for breaching Republic Act No. 6713, also known as the Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024

Palace declares Eid’l Fitr on April 10 Holiday

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Another long weekend is up on the horizon. This after the Malacañan issued Proclamation 514 declaring April 10, Wednesday as a regular holiday in observance of Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadhan. READ MORE: LIST: Philippine holidays in 2024   Before the Feast of Ramadhan, Filipinos will also be observing another regular.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsApr 4th, 2024

Marcos, First Lady Liza have made full recovery from flu-like symptoms, says Palace

President Marcos 'has been in meetings today and will resume his public duties tomorrow,' Malacañang says on Monday, March 25.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsMar 25th, 2024

‘Ramon Ang will deliver’

The signing of the documents turning over to the group of San Miguel Corp. the management and modernization of state-run Ninoy Aquino International Airport took only 40 seconds last March 18 at the presidential palace......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 21st, 2024

Retired general, former CA justice among new Palace appointees

President Marcos has appointed a retired police general and a former associate justice of the appellate court to key government posts......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 14th, 2024

Palace announces new appointees

Malacañang has announced a new set of appointees in several agencies, including the finance and agriculture departments and the Office of the President......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 13th, 2024

Unwell King Charles absent, but still very much in the picture

LONDON – Britain’s King Charles will on Monday miss the first major royal event since his cancer diagnosis, but there is no sign of the monarch vanishing from public view let alone contemplating stepping down from his role, experts say. King Charles, 75, has been forced to postpone all public engagements since Buckingham Palace revealed.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 9th, 2024

March 11 not a holiday – Palace

Malacañang has clarified that Monday, March 11, is not a holiday......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 8th, 2024

Palace issues proclamations declaring special holidays

Malacañang has issued proclamations declaring special non-working holidays in various parts of the country, mostly to commemorate their founding and cityhood anniversaries......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024

PRSP 2024-2025 Board of Trustees takes oath of office in Malacanang

Officers and members of the Board of Trustees of the Public Relations Society of the Philippines (PRSP), 2024-2025, were formally sworn into office in an official oath-taking ceremony held recently in Malacanang Palace. The new PRSP board members took their oath of office before Hon. Cheloy Velicaria-Garafil, Secretary of the Presidential Communications Office (PCO). This […].....»»

Category: newsSource:  journalRelated NewsFeb 13th, 2024