Major Shake-Up in Malacañang: What Recto & Go’s New Roles Mean for Filipinos—and the Peso
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. formally administered the oath of office to Acting Executive Secretary Ralph Recto and Finance Acting Secretary Frederick Go on Wednesday in Malacañang—marking one of the most significant Cabinet adjustments of the year and signaling a broader push toward institutional accountability and economic stability.
Graft Charges Filed Against Zaldy Co. Over PHP289-M Mindoro Flood Project: What Filipinos Need to Know
The Office of the Ombudsman (OMB) has filed graft charges against former congressman Elizaldy Co, several officials from the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), and the board of directors of Sunwest Corp. over alleged irregularities in a PHP289-million flood control project in Oriental Mindoro.
From Gratitude to Action: CBCP Urges Filipinos to Protect Sierra Madre Amid Typhoon Threats
A senior official of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) emphasized that Filipinos should not only be thankful for the Sierra Madre mountain range but must actively protect it from destruction
Palace Optimistic: Philippine Economy Poised for Q4 2025 Recovery Amid Budget Boost and Holiday Spending
MANILA – Malacañang expressed confidence on Tuesday that the Philippine economy is set to recover in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by a combination of holiday consumer spending, rising exports, and the prudent use of the PHP 1.307-trillion programmed budget.
Senate Leadership Draws the Line: Arrests Off-Limits Inside, But Outside the Senate, the Law Prevails
Senate President Vicente Sotto III reaffirmed on Saturday that no senator may be arrested within the Senate, citing the institution’s dignity and courtesy. This comes amid circulating reports that the International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a warrant of arrest against Senator Ronald “Bato” Dela Rosa, a key implementer of the Duterte administration’s anti-drug campaign.
ICC Warrants Could Go Directly to Law Enforcement, DFA Clarifies Amid Dela Rosa Reports
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) clarified on Saturday that arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) may be sent directly to law enforcement agencies, rather than being routed through embassies or other government offices.