President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has yet to decide on whether or not the Philippines would heed the United States' request to host Afghan refugees. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) "No decision yet," Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil...
A group of education workers on Tuesday, Aug. 15, reiterated their calls for a salary increase, noting that the “concrete” conditions of teachers are enough grounds for an urgent pay hike. NOEL PABALATE / MANILA BULLETIN / FILE PHOTO “Why is it taking too long for them to provide salary...
Social Welfare and Development Secretary Rex Gatchalian assured the public that only credible information on the government's social services will be posted on the agency's social media platforms. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Marianne Bermudez) This, he said, will avoid possible incidents...
While the government has yet to receive reports of displaced workers due to the suspension of all reclamation projects in Manila Bay, a Cabinet member said affected workers will be assisted. (MANILA BULLETIN FILE PHOTO ARNOLD QUIZOL) Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma said the Department of Labor...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has approved the labor and employment plan (LEP) aimed at addressing unemployment and underemployment in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) This was disclosed by Labor Secretary Bienvenido Laguesma...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to utilize their funds promptly and efficiently to reach the intended beneficiaries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Marianne Bermudez) In a sectoral meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15, Marcos...
While President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. admitted that artificial intelligence (AI) is "disconcerting," he said it is deemed helpful in the modern times. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PCO) He said the government must learn how to deal with it,...
Leading the launching of a media literacy campaign on Monday, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. issued a challenge to the government and the nation to fight for the truth. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) The first step towards this, he said, is to direct the...
No government funds were spent during Michael Leyva's fashion show in Malacañang last week, Deputy Social Secretary Dina Arroyo Tantoco said. Photo from Michael Leyva Instagram Tantoco said "the government does not spend anything" on the event, noting that it was shouldered by the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured the public that the government will prioritize the students' welfare in its review of the academic calendar. BACK-TO-SCHOOL — President Marcos speaks to the media in Victorino Mapa High School in Manila, following this year's Brigada Eskwela on...
Some schools that suffered from the massive destruction caused by Typhoon “Egay” in late July might not be ready for the school opening, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. admitted on (From Monday, Aug. 14. (From left) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has donated P1 million to Victorino Mapa High School in San Miguel, Manila, in addition to the paint and cleaning materials he extended to the school for the Brigada Eskwela 2023. BRIGADA ESKWELA 2023 — President Marcos donates P1 million to Victorino...
