Malacañang on Thursday urged rice farmers to report unscrupulous traders who are taking advantage of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Benteng Bigas Meron Na program by purchasing palay at unfairly low prices.
News Releases
News Releases
PBBM welcomes Asian business leaders for 14th Asian Business Summit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly welcomed distinguished business leaders from across the region on Thursday who are in Manila to participate in the 14th Asian Business Summit (ABS).
Gov’t to double efforts to bring PH to upper middle-income status – Malacañang
The government will step up efforts to raise the Philippines to upper middle-income status this year —along with improving Filipinos’ quality of life and attracting global investments — after the World Bank classified the country as lower middle-income status.
Malacañang to consider DILG chief’s request to suspend classes
Malacañang said it will consider the request of Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla for authority to suspend classes based on his experience as former Cavite governor.
Palace: 45 more Filipinos to be repatriated from Middle East conflict zones
As part of the government’s continuing efforts to safeguard the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) affected by the Israel-Iran conflict, a total of 45 OFWs are scheduled to be repatriated in the first week of July.
Pampanga community garden thrives under PBBM’s food security drive
Residents of Barangay San Isidro in San Luis, Pampanga are now reaping the rewards of a 7,000-square meter community garden planted with kangkong, sili, okra, talong, papaya, among other fruits and vegetables.
Palace: Dispose of waste properly to lessen flood risks
Malacañang on Thursday urged the public to actively take part in proper waste management and community cleanup efforts, acknowledging that civic discipline plays a crucial role in reducing the risks of flooding especially during the rainy season.
Statements
Dialogue between Philippine and Korean Officials
MANILA – On May 16, 2025, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), chaired by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin, engaged in a high-level dialogue with the representatives from the Korean consulate and the United Korean Community Association in the Philippines to address the rising violent crime rates committed against Korean nationals residing in or visiting the country. Also in attendance from the Office of the President were Ambassador Marciano A. Read More
Statement
I have been made aware of the preventive suspension issued against Governor Gwendolyn Garcia of Cebu. Let me be clear: in a time like this—so close to the elections—it is vital that we uphold the rule of law and observe due process. Any action that affects the mandate of a duly elected official must go through the proper channels and in accordance with the Constitution and the Omnibus Election Code. Read More
Speeches & Briefings
Malacañang Press Briefing of Palace Press Officer and PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro
PCO USEC. CASTRO: Magandang araw, Malacañang Press Corps. Twenty pesos rice rollout sa Zapote Public Market, labis na ikinatuwa ng mga mamimili. Lubos ang tuwa ng mga residente at mga vendors sa Zapote Public Market nang bisitahin sila ng Pangulo nang personal na pinangunahan ang paglulunsad ng Benteng Bigas Mayroon Na sa mga pampublikong pamilihan. Para sa mga senior citizens, ang benteng bigas ay malaking bagay sa kanilang pang-araw-araw na gastusin Read More
| BriefingMalacañang Press Briefing of Palace Press Officer and PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro
PCO USEC. CASTRO: Magandang araw, Malacañang Press Corps. Benteng Bigas Mayroon Na sa palengke. Tumungo si Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sa Zapote Public Market para pangunahan ang official launch ng Benteng Bigas Mayroon Na sa mga pampublikong pamilihan. Alinsunod ito sa pangako ng Pangulo na palawakin pa ang sakop ng 20 pesos rice program ng administrasyon. Diin ng Pangulo, hangad ng gobyerno na magkaroon ng sapat na pagkain sa hapag Read More
| BriefingMalacañang Press Briefing of Palace Press Officer and PCO Undersecretary Claire Castro
PCO USEC. CASTRO: Magandang araw, Malacañang Press Corps. Bagong tax reform na naglalayong palakasin ang financial security ng mga Pilipino, epektibo na. Pinangunahan ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang bell ringing ceremony bilang pagsalubong sa mas maraming economic opportunities para sa lahat. Nilalayon ng Capital Markets Efficiency Promotion Act na baguhin ang pananaw ng ordinaryong mamamayan sa pag-invest at pagpapalago ng kanilang pondo. Ibinaba sa 0.1% ang stock investment tax Read More
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PBBM welcomes Asian business leaders for 14th Asian Business Summit
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. warmly welcomed distinguished business leaders from across the region on Thursday who are in Manila to participate in the 14th Asian Business Summit (ABS).
PBBM launches 94th outlet of Benteng Bigas Meron Na program in Bacoor, Cavite
Indigent families and other vulnerable sectors in Cavite are among the latest to benefit from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s initiative to make rice accessible to millions of Filipino families at an affordable price of PhP20 per kilo.