Malacañang

Malacañang is the seat of the Philippine government and presidential residence, currently occupied by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., who oversees national policies and communicates through spokesperson Claire Castro. The palace recently warned Congress against budget insertions that do not benefit the public and vowed to veto any bill not aligned with the administration's priorities for 2026. Malacañang also ensures disaster resilience measures and protects local industries from potential negative impacts of increased US imports, while managing emergency food supplies during severe weather conditions.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

Recent stories about Malacañang

Marcos appoints Escolango as DOH undersecretary

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has transferred Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DSUDH) Undersecretary Randy Escolango to the Department of Health (DOH), according to Malacañang on Friday.
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Palace warns Congress against budget insertions, vows veto

Malacañang stated on Friday that Congress should not abuse its power of the purse, emphasizing that President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. does not want insertions in the proposed general appropriations law that do not benefit the public.
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Marcos’s trust, perf. up; Duterte’s down

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr.'s trust and performance ratings saw an increase in the second quarter of 2025, according to OCTA Research.
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Marcos set to sign BSKE postponement law on Aug 12

Comelec Chairperson George Garcia stated that President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to sign into law a proposed bill postponing the December 1 Barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan Elections (BSKE) on Tuesday, August 12.
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Castro remains Palace Press Officer after courtesy resignation

Acting Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Dave Gomez confirmed that Undersecretary Claire Castro will remain as Palace Press Officer despite submitting a courtesy resignation.
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Marcos warns Congress on 2026 budget alignment

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. warned Congress during his State of the Nation Address on July 28 to adhere closely to his proposed 2026 national budget, emphasizing that lawmakers should not abuse their power of the purse.
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Marcos vows education reform, senators support

Senators Bam Aquino and Sherwin Gatchalian welcomed President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.'s renewed commitment to prioritize education reforms during his fourth State of the Nation Address.
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Marcos vows action on poor water delivery, LWUA submits docs to OP

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed firm government action against those responsible for poor water delivery during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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Sara Duterte declines VP invite for SONA, criticizes Marcos' projects

Vice President Sara Duterte said she has no plans to watch President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s fourth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Monday.
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SC rules Articles of Impeachment against VP Duterte unconstitutional, cites one-year rule

Malacañang called on Filipinos to respect the Supreme Court's ruling declaring the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.
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