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 April 25, 2025.

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Sara backs Isko for Manila mayor, mocks rival Valeriano

Vice President Sara Duterte endorsed former Manila Mayor Isko Moreno at a campaign rally for his mayoral bid on Thursday, April 24 and attended another caucus led by him in Quiapo on Friday, April 25.
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Marcos relaxes travel rules for PH officials to Taiwan

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has relaxed long-standing travel restrictions for most Philippine government officials visiting Taiwan and receiving Taiwanese delegations.
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Philippine officials can now visit Taiwan for economic purposes

The Philippine government has eased regulations on visits between its officials and those from Taiwan for economic, trade, and investment purposes.
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Gov officials allowed to travel to Taiwan for economic purposes

Malaca帽ang has allowed government officials to travel to Taiwan for economic and trade purposes under strict protocols.
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Nora Aunor laid to rest in state funeral

A tribute program was held during Nora Aunor's necrological services at the Metropolitan Theater on Tuesday, April 22.
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NCCA announces state funeral for Nora Aunor

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) announced on Thursday that state necrological services and funeral details will be held for Nora Aunor, who passed away at 71 on Wednesday, April 16.
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PHP63M aid for LGUs hit by Mt. Kanlaon eruption

Local government units affected by Mt. Kanlaon's eruption will receive PHP63 million in additional financial assistance from the Office of the President.
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DICT cyber chief Dy's term ends, Aguda takes over

Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) Undersecretary for Cybersecurity Jeffrey Ian Dy's tenure with the DICT has expired effective immediately as per a letter dated March 31 from the Office of the President.
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Marcos directs agencies to speed up CSBP benefits for families of fallen soldiers and police

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed government agencies to expedite the release of benefits under the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP) for families of soldiers and police officers killed or wounded in the line of duty.
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MAP calls for Econ Sec Council amid US tariffs

The Management Association of the Philippines (MAP) has called for the creation of an Economic Security Council under the Office of the President to address the impact of US tariffs on Philippine imports.
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