Senate deputy minority leader Risa Hontiveros on Tuesday, November 12, urged President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. to allow the Philippines to return to the fold of the International Criminal Court (ICC). “The President can correct a monumental mistake by letting the Philippines...
(SANTI SAN JUAN/ MB PHOTO) Nearly five months after President Marcos signed Executive Order No. 62 to reduce tariffs on imported rice, prices have dropped by less than ₱1 per kilogram, farmers’ group Kilusang Magbubukid ng Pilipinas (KMP) said on Monday, Nov. 11. In a statement, KMP...
President Marcos reaffirmed that whether or not Philippine offshore gaming operations (POGOs) are under the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corp. (Pagcor), they are banned. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos stressed that it is the nature of the...
The Philippines intends to play a constructive role in the global cruise tourism industry, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Speaking at the Seatrade Cruise Asia 2024 welcome reception on Monday night, Nov. 11, Marcos said the...
President Marcos said it was not unexpected that China would criticize the Philippines for passing two new laws that reaffirm the country's rights over maritime zones. The two new laws—the Philippine Maritime Zones Act and the Philippine Archipelagic Sea Lanes Act—would serve the country's...
The relationship between the Philippines and the United States will not change after Republican Donald Trump claimed victory in the US presidential election, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (MB File Photo| Noel B. Pabalate) " I don’t think it will change," Marcos...
President Marcos said the government is closely monitoring Typhoon Nika, which is currently battering the Philippines, and two more cyclones threatening to hit the country after "Nika." Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) weather forecaster gives...
President Marcos has signed three laws separating various school extensions and converting them into independent institutions. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA/Noel Pabalate) Marcos inked Republic Act Nos. 12057, 12058, 12059, and 12060 on Oct. 31, the Presidential...
National Security Council (NSC) Asst. Director-General Jonathan Malaya (File photo) Despite calls for the abolition of the National Task Force to End Local Communist Armed Conflict (NTF-ELCAC), President Marcos Jr. ordered the increase the funding of its Barangay Development Program (BDP) from P2.5...
President Marcos has assured that the government has enough calamity funds and pre-positioned goods for typhoons until the end of this year, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez said on Monday, Nov. 11. (MB file photo) While calamity funds historically dry up by...
TALISAY, Batangas – First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos and a digital entertainment company have joined hands to help victims of typhoon “Kristine” here. FIRST Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos turns over a check for P37 million for families of typhoon ‘Kristine’ victims in Talisay, Batangas on Nov....
Senator Imee Marcos laid out three areas to focus on with the imminent return of President-elect Donald Trump, considering the substantial shifts in U.S. policies, particularly those that could impact immigration, defense, and geopolitical interests. “Let’s not wait for the hammer to...
