Palace says Marcos may declare state of emergency only if needed

Palace says Marcos may declare state of emergency only if needed

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may declare a state of emergency to address energy issues and price shocks, but only if the situation worsens, according to Malacañang. In an interview on dzMM on Wednesday, Palace press officer Claire Castro said such was “possible,” but noted that the matter had not yet been discussed by members of the Cabinet. “The President may declare a state of national emergency if the right situation c…

No need to hoard food supplies, says Marcos

As high fuel prices threaten to drive up inflation, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that there is no need to hoard food supplies. 

Marcos on food, fuel supplies: 'Everything is normal'

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that "everything is normal" as he assured the public that there was sufficient supply of food and fuel products in the country despite the oil price shocks triggered by the war in the Middle East.Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Agora Market in San Juan City, Marcos said that the government was "able to keep everything at normal levels" as of this moment."Right now,…

‘No need to hoard’: President assures stable food supply

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that the country’s food supply remains stable and sufficient, urging Filipinos not to engage in panic buying or hoarding despite uncertainties caused by global tensions. Speaking to reporters in San Juan City, Marcos emphasized that supply levels for rice and other basic goods […]

President Marcos: Government Continues To Monitor Middle East Crisis

The government continues to closely monitor developments in the Middle East, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the public Tuesday, expressing readiness to provide support should the conflict escalate. “Nandito ang gobyerno. Nandito ang pamahalaan at talagang binabantayan natin kung anong mga bagong pangyayari, kung ano pang darating (The government is here and we are closely monitoring all new developments and whatever else may happen),”…

Bongbong Marcos Assures Filipinos of Sufficient Food, Petroleum Supply: "We don't have a problem"

Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on Food, Petroleum Supply in PH amid Ongoing Middle East War BONGBONG MARCOS – The President assured the Filipino people that there’s no problem in the supply of food and petroleum products in the Philippines. Despite that United States President Donald Trump had warned Iran of a much harder hit if ... Read more The post Bongbong Marcos Assures Filipinos of Sufficient Food, Petroleum Supply: “We don’t have a problem”…