Helen Flores

4 days ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Delon Porcalla |Neil Jayson Servallos

MANILA, Philippines — On Mother’s Day, President Marcos paid tribute to Filipino mothers, whom he described as “the quiet strength behind every family.”“I sincerely honor and thank all the ‘light of the home.’ Thank you very much for your unparalleled love and care,” Marcos wrote on Instagram in Filipino yesterday.

1 week ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Janvic Mateo

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines remains a “difficult” country for journalists even as it improved to its highest ranking in over two decades in the annual press freedom index released by media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (Reporters Sans Frontières/RSF). From 134th out of 180 countries last year, the Philippines jumped 18 spots to 116th in the index released yesterday, the eve of World Press Freedom Day.

1 month ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Neil Jayson Servallos

MANILA, Philippines — President Marcos will spend quality time with his family during the Lenten break, according to Malacañang. Presidential Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro declined to provide details, but she said the President will still have engagements, including meetings at the Palace, until Holy Wednesday. “We asked him and he said he will spend his time with his family. I can’t give any more details, that’s all,” Castro said at a press briefing yesterday.

1 month ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Alexis Romero

MANILA, Philippines — The Senate foreign relations committee should invite international law experts to its next hearing on the arrest of former president Rodrigo Duterte so it can entertain diverse views and leave its chairperson, Sen. Imee Marcos, “more enlightened,” Malacañang said yesterday. “It would be better if Sen. Imee Marcos hears not just a single view.

1 month ago | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Neil Jayson Servallos

MANILA, Philippines — During the celebration of Eid’l Fitr yesterday, President Marcos called on the Muslim community to “not forget our responsibility to one another.”In his message, the President said Eid’l Fitr – the Festival of Breaking the Fast – is more than just a celebration, but rather a testament to Filipinos’ desire for shared humanity, strengthening bonds of family and friendship as well as unity.