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President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets with Philippine National Police Chief Debold Menorias Sinas and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Wilkins Villanueva as he orders both of them to discontinue their ongoing investigation after directing an order to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a probe on the recent shootout in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City during the meeting at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on February 26, 2021
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte meets with Philippine National Police Chief Debold Menorias Sinas and Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) Director General Wilkins Villanueva as he orders both of them to discontinue their ongoing investigation after directing an order to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) to conduct a probe on the recent shootout in Commonwealth Avenue, Quezon City. The President aims to ensure impartiality on the said incident. With them during the meeting at the Malacañang Golf (Malago) Clubhouse in Malacañang Park, Manila on February 26, 2021 are Senator Christopher Lawrence Go, Justice Secretary Menardo Guevarra, Presidential Spokesperson Herminio Harry Roque Jr., and NBI Director Antonio Pagatpat. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/ PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with H.E. Ahmed Saad Nasser Abdullah Al-Homidi, Ambassador of Qatar to the Philippines, to discuss the status of 17 Filipinos previously detained in Qatar for illegal assembly. Following the meeting, PBBM welcomed the good news that Qatar will not pursue charges against the individuals, will not impose any penalties, and will allow them to return to work.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led the launching of a job fair in Antipolo City on Friday for beneficiaries of government aid programs.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. encouraged local and foreign tourists to enjoy “experiential tourism” by sampling diverse delicacies as they explored various country regions.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Thursday that at least 328 low-income barangays will receive funding to establish their respective Child Development Centers (CDCs) this year.

On a slow Thursday morning, Malacañang became filled with children's laughter and excitement as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joyfully read them a short story titled "Ang Limang Tuta."

On Friday, United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth reaffirmed his country's commitment to its alliance with the Philippines and the economic partnership between the two countries.

During the 7th Executive Meeting of NTF-ELCAC, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Emphasizes Government's Commitment to Supporting the Reintegration of Former Rebels through the Continuous Implementation of the Barangay Development Program

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed his optimism for achieving lasting peace, prosperity, and stronger diplomatic ties with Colombia, Cambodia, and Ukraine as he welcomed their new resident ambassadors to the Philippines.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday at Malacañan Palace to discuss the department's new projects. Among the projects presented during the meeting were the Department of Agriculture's plan for a cold storage expansion project and the establishment of food hubs in strategic locations nationwide.