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Marcos willing to reconcile with Dutertes

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

MANILA, Philippines — With some groups blaming the defeat of administration candidates on the impeachment of Vice President Sara Duterte and the arrest of her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, President Marcos said yesterday he is open to reconciliation with his political foes. In a podcast posted on his YouTube channel, broadcaster Anthony Taberna asked Marcos whether he is open to restoring his relationship with the Dutertes. The President replied, “Oo. Ako, ayaw ko ng gulo.
President Marcos, VP Sara praise mothers’ sacrifices

1 month 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.
Philippine improves to 116th in press freedom rankings

1 month 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.
Holy Week: Marcos family time, healing for Sara

2 months 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.
Palace urges Imee: Invite international experts

2 months 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.
Marcos on Eid: Be responsible for one another

Mar 31, 2025 | 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.
Duterte children file petition before SC: ‘Bring back our father’

Mar 12, 2025 | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Alexis Romero

CEBU, Philippines — Two children of former President Rodrigo Duterte yesterday morning filed separate petitions before the Supreme Court (SC) requesting the government to bring back their father from The Hague, Netherlands. Davao City Mayor Sebastian “Baste” Duterte and his half-sister Veronica “Kitty” Duterte both went to the SC yesterday morning and filed separate petitions for habeas corpus.
Philippines exits FATF money laundering ‘gray list’

Feb 22, 2025 | philstar.com | Helen Flores |Keisha Ta-asan

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is no longer on the list of countries under heavy scrutiny by the top global money laundering and terrorism financing watchdog. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has removed the Philippines from its gray list after an on-site visit in January confirmed the country’s significant progress in strengthening measures on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT).
‘Philippines has always chosen the path of peace’

Feb 22, 2025 | philstar.com | Michael Punongbayan |Helen Flores

MANILA, Philippines — Amid rising tensions in the West Philippine Sea, the Philippines will continue to foster peace and greater cooperation with the international community in maintaining a peaceful, stable and prosperous Indo-Pacific region, even as it remains resolute in standing for what is right, President Marcos said yesterday.
NFA rice rolls out next week

Feb 10, 2025 | philstar.com | Jasper Emmanuel Arcalas |Helen Flores

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) is expected to roll out rice from the National Food Authority (NFA) by next week. On Feb. 4, the country was placed under a food security emergency as measures set in place to pull down rice prices have failed. With the declaration of a food security emergency, the NFA can start selling its rice stocks.