In response to the call of the Marcos administration to accelerate government spending in the second quarter of the year, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) topped the spending of government agencies this third quarter....
The Philippines has “clear priorities” and plans in place to contain the impact of the Israel-Hamas conflict on the country’s inflation rate, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said on Tuesday, Nov. 7. Smoke billows from the Gaza's Rafah border...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan will not be one-sided and will be beneficial to both countries. Zubiri made the statement to allay fears that the military accord may result in abuses and stated...
Senators on Monday, November 6, condemned the killing of 57-year-old veteran broadcaster Juan Jumalon who was shot dead while live on air in his home-based radio station in Misamis Occidental on Sunday morning. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri called for the creation of a task force...
President Marcos stated that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) has been finalized. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos Facebook) "The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Maharlika Investment Fund have been finalized,"...
The Philippines now needs to bolster its external defense, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the 67th founding anniversary Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) on Monday, Nov. 6, Marcos exhorted the Department of National Defense...
There is no place for any "barbarian attacks" against journalists in a democratic country like the Philippines, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) This as he condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon who was shot dead inside a radio booth...
Malacañang has lifted the suspension of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III over corruption allegations. Suspended LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III (Contributed photo) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the suspension was lifted after...
President Marcos is expected to discuss with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) India’s offer to provide seven helicopters it could use for rescue and humanitarian efforts during disasters. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday, November 5 reiterated his stand that the Office of the President should be given zero intelligence funds under the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024. Pimentel insisted that departments or government...
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta will visit the Philippines on Nov. 10, Malacañang said. Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta (José Ramos-Horta Facebook) Horta will be in Manila for a state visit to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Timor-Leste. He and...
President Marcos stated that the Philippines will extend the electronic visas issued to foreigners who will be staying in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this following his meeting with Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran at the...
