President Marcos has called on Filipinos anew to be mindful of their electricity consumption. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) "As we pursue the path of sustainable development, it is important that we develop a keen awareness of our energy consumption,”...
President Marcos wants a “paradigm shift” or a “new way” of dealing with China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea, revealing that he also plans to release a joint position with the Philippines’ regional and international partners on ways to de-escalate the tensions. ...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) For House Speaker Martin Romualdez, President Marcos is hands down "a champion for economic growth and job creation". Romualdez said the chief executive proved this once again with his...
President Marcos has pitched the revival of youth exchange programs between the Philippines and Japan during his four-day trip in Tokyo. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his intervention at one of the sessions during the Association of Southeast Asian...
It is a settled issue. This was how President Marcos reacted about the deletion of confidential funds from the 2024 national budget which affects the Office of the Vice President and Department of Education (DepEd). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Yummie Dingding/PPA...
President Marcos has assured the Filipino people that his administration will continue serving the Philippines' highest interests as the country commits to maintain constructive engagement with regional partners, particularly with Japan and members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos believes that he was able to "find the best people" for his Cabinet this year. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Marcos said finding the best people to fill government positions are among the important tasks...
For Senate Minority Leader Aquilino "Koko" Pimentel III, legislators acted like they were part of the executive branch, criticizing the additional P450 billion unprogrammed funds in the final version of the General Appropriations Bill (GAB). "Feeling executive branch na ang mga legislators...
TOKYO, Japan Even if the Philippines could go up to the desired level of spending on defense in its national budget, it will still not be enough to be at-par with China's resources. President Marcos stated this on Monday, Dec. 18, when asked if the 2024 national budget would be...
President Marcos has issued an executive order creating the Office of the Special Assistant to the President for Investment and Economic Affairs (OSAPIEA), which will be tasked to ensure the effective integration, coordination and implementation of the various government investment and economic...
TOKYO, JapanWhile President Marcos said he could be "upset" over Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian's behavior, there was not going to be any move from his end to recall him. Marcos said it will not serve any purpose for the Philippines to overreact on this matter. He further said that he understood...
Presidential Adviser on Poverty Alleviation Larry Gadon on Monday, Dec. 18, said he has advised President Marcos to extend the deadline of the submission of bids for the P171-billion Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) rehabilitation project to give all a “fair chance” and avoid...
