President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered biweekly monitoring of government agencies and their projects to ensure timely progress and accurate reporting, Palace press officer Claire Castro said Friday.
The Supreme Court has definitively rejected the House of Representatives’ appeal to reverse its July 25, 2025, ruling that declared the Articles of Impeachment against Vice President Sara Duterte unconstitutional.
Former President Rodrigo Duterte has no plans to replace his legal counsel at the International Criminal Court despite calls from supporters to do so, Vice President Sara Duterte said.
Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said a medical bulletin is typically reserved for serious illnesses, and Marcos’ own assurance that he feels well is more reliable.
Malacañang on Tuesday described the impeachment complaints filed against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as an attack that could affect not only the president but also the Philippine economy, while saying the administration will respect Congress’ legal process.
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued subpoenas for Senator Jinggoy Estrada, former Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Manuel Bonoan, detained former Senator Ramon “Bong” Revilla Jr., and other individuals in connection with plunder cases involving anomalous flood control projects.
In a 25-page ruling dated January 26, the chamber rejected the defense’s request for an indefinite adjournment over Duterte’s alleged cognitive impairment.
Under the 1987 Constitution, impeachment proceedings cannot be initiated against the same official more than once within a year. The referral means that no other impeachment complaints can be filed against Marcos during this period.
The Department of Health (DOH) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the Philippines issued a nationwide warning against unregistered and counterfeit health products, including medicines, supplements, cosmetics, and medical devices. FDA Director General Atty. Paolo Teston said unregistered products have not undergone government evaluation, making their safety and effectiveness uncertain. Under Republic Act No. 9711, all health products sold in the country must be registered with the FDA. The agencies urged consumers to verify FDA registration numbers, buy only from licensed outlets, and report suspected illegal products and adverse reactions through official FDA and DOH channels.
Rep. Brian Poe presented the Philippine House of Representatives’ artificial intelligence and digital policy agenda at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland, detailing a proactive, legislative-led approach to AI governance. Speaking at the panel “AI in Youth Education as Development Drivers,” Poe outlined how Congress works to regulate emerging technologies, protect workers, and support long-term economic growth. He highlighted initiatives on digital infrastructure, education, workforce upskilling, and responsible AI use, as well as ongoing consultations with industry, academe, and civil society to shape AI legislation.