President Marcos assured fisherfolk in General Santos City of the government’s full backing for the modernization of the fisheries sector, highlighting its critical role in national food security and economic growth. During his visit to the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC), the President...
President Marcos has pitched the Philippines as a rising destination for clean energy investments and digital innovation, telling Asian business leaders that the country is ready to host renewable-powered factories and high-tech hubs. Marcos said this as he welcomed business leaders participating...
United States Ambassador to Manila MaryKay Carlson is unsurprised by plans to establish a mutual ammunition co-production factory in the former US Naval Base Subic Bay. In an interview on the sidelines of the US Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 3, the envoy recalled the joint...
The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) has intensified road monitoring in school zones across Metro Manila as persistent vehicle buildup during student drop-off and pickup hours continues to disrupt traffic on major thoroughfares. MMDA chairperson Don Artes reported heavy congestion...
If the proposed bill to regulate the use of social media among minors would indeed benefit the youth and their mental health, President Marcos will support it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when sought for the Palace 's thoughts over the bill...
True to his word from the previous 19th Congress, Leyte 1st district Rep. Martin Romualdez is throwing his full support behind the expansion of the Marcos administration 's P20-per-kilo rice program, now referred to as ' 'Benteng Bigas, Meron Na ' '. “The President is...
The national government’s outstanding debt reached ₱16.92 trillion in May, setting a new record high as it neared the ₱17-trillion mark, from ₱16.75 trillion at end-April. According to the latest data reported by the Bureau of the Treasury (BTr), the one-percent, or ₱166.2-billion,...
President Marcos will neither spare, nor favor anyone involved in the disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” four years ago, Malacañang said. After ordering the continuous and deeper investigation on the case of missing cockfight enthusiasts, Palace said Marcos vowed that no one will be...
Now being implemented by the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), the Bucana Bridge in Davao City serves as a vital connection in the government’s effort to enhance mobility between coastal and urban areas in southern Mindanao. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain, in a report to...
President Marcos is optimistic that the country would achieve upper-middle-income status during his presidency, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the administration will double its efforts in order to attain the status. “[L]agi pong...
Takeda Healthcare Philippines, Inc. on Thursday, July 3, clarified that its decision to voluntarily withdraw applications for its dengue vaccine TAK-003 in the United States (US) and Singapore was due to data collection requirements from local regulators, not because of safety or efficacy...
Under its new leadership, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) remains committed to implementing reforms that will further enhance the ease of doing business in the Philippines and deepen the capital market. In a courtesy visit to Finance Secretary Ralph G. Recto, new SEC Chairperson...
