Office of the President

The Office of the President (OP) manages significant confidential and intelligence funds, spending over P10 billion for the first time in 2023. In recent years, it has also reduced its maintenance and operating expenses by 43.4%, while increasing representation expenses due to more official functions and events. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced free MRT-LRT rides on December 20, 2024, to ease financial burdens for citizens during the holiday season.

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Last updated at August 2, 2025.

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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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Marcos signs EO to boost Task Force Diwalwal

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed Executive Order No. 88 on July 4 to strengthen the National Task Force Diwalwal, which oversees mining operations within the Diwalwal Mineral Reservation Area (DMRA), an 81-hectare gold-rich zone in Monkayo, Davao de Oro.
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Senators push bills to regulate, ban online gambling

Senator Sherwin Gatchalian and Senators Pia and Alan Peter Cayetano have proposed bills aimed at regulating and prohibiting online gambling in the Philippines to address growing addiction among youth.
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Marcos to review Konektadong Pinoy Bill amid telco concerns

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will review the Konektadong Pinoy Bill, which aims to expand internet access by easing entry for new players, amid concerns raised by telecommunications companies.
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LTO officials removed over karaoke lounge assault

Two officials from the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Region II have been permanently removed from their positions following allegations of physical assault on a minor and another individual at a karaoke lounge.
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DA plans to restore pork MSRP by July or Aug

The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced plans to restore the maximum suggested retail price (MSRP) for pork by July or August, in response to rising prices and a request from industry players who struggled with compliance.
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House approves 27 out of 28 CLA measures, agrarian reform pending

Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez announced on Thursday that 27 out of 28 measures under the Common Legislative Agenda (CLA) were approved during the 8th meeting of the Legislative-Executive Development Advisory Council (LEDAC).
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Marcos extends courtesy resignation order to GOCCs

President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. extended his order for courtesy resignations to officers of government-owned and controlled corporations (GOCCs) on May 26.
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SEC revokes PCFC registration for non-compliance

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has revoked People's Credit and Finance Corporation's (PCFC) registration to operate as a financing company due to its failure to comply with reportorial requirements.
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Philippine gov ramps up security for Korean tourists

The Philippine government is working closely with South Korea to ensure safety and security for Korean tourists, following an appeal from the South Korean embassy for stronger government reinforcement.
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