Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) Secretary Vince Dizon enforced a “finish first” policy and stopped new project approvals until all unfinished and stalled infrastructure projects nationwide are completed. The move follows President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive for the DPWH...
President Marcos welcomed China’s move to open direct flights between Fujian and Cebu, saying the new route could boost exchanges and ties between the Philippines and China. Speaking during the launch of Chinatown Revitalization Phase II in Manila, President Marcos thanked Chinese Ambassador Jing...
President Marcos led the launch of Phase II of the Chinatown Revitalization Project on Friday, February 13, positioning Binondo as a cultural and economic hub anchored in heritage preservation and tourism-driven development. Speaking during the event in Manila, President Marcos said the initiative...
President Marcos ordered the release of P321 million in financial assistance to local government units affected by Tropical Storm Basyang and the shear line, Malacañang said. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said the directive covered 35 provinces and eight cities, with funds to be immediately...
The revitalization of Manila’s historic Binondo district reached a new milestone as officials launched the second phase of a heritage-driven lighting project, a move designed to stimulate tourism and economic activity in the world’s oldest Chinatown. The initiative, which builds on the earlier...
Manila 3rd district Rep. Joel Chua couldn 't help but wonder how the Bureau of Customs (BOC) utilizes its intelligence funds amid what the House Committee on Ways and Means has described as the worsening illicit tobacco trade. Chua took part in the recent investigation of the ways and means...
President Marcos has directed the Regional Development Council (RDC) IX to speed up the implementation of priority infrastructure projects in the region. Marcos made the directive when he presided over a meeting with Cabinet officials and key members of the RDC IX at the Camp Major Cesar Sang-an in...
DAVAO CITY – Is the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) still led and governed by the Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)? This was the lingering question in the region as MILF supporters recently filed a petition before the Supreme Court (SC) to remove six members of the...
Malacañang is beginning to wonder where the "ratings" of President Marcos are coming from, as they seem not to reflect his work ethic. Sought for reaction on the recent survey result, which showed that 40 percent were satisfied with the President 's performance, Palace Press Officer and...
Amid rising demands in the education sector, the Department of Education (DepEd) on Friday, February 13, announced that it is granting up to five days of annual wellness leave to all teaching and non-teaching personnel to promote employee well-being. In a statement, DepEd Secretary Sonny Angara...
Calling out what they described as “heartless” neglect, health workers from various public and private hospitals in the National Capital Region staged a “Black Hearts Day Protest” in Mendiola, Manila on Friday, Feb. 13, denouncing what they claimed was the government’s failure to protect...
Not even Valentine 's Day could stop Malacañang and Vice President Sara Duterte from exchanging tirades anew, as Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro urged Duterte to "spread love, not fake news." "At ang aking message, Valentine message sa kanya (My Valentine...
