President Marcos has met the new French and Swiss ambassadors-designate to the Philippines. Swiss Ambassador Nicolas Bruhl and French Ambassador Marie Fontanel (Photos courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) Ambassador Designate of the Swiss Confederation Nicolas Bruhl and Ambassador Extraordinary...
Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn thanked the Philippines for accepting the chairship of the regional bloc in 2026, or a year earlier than scheduled, which ensures the stability of the organization in the years ahead. (From left) DFA Undersecretary for...
The Sandiganbayan has denied the motion to reconsider the court's decision that dismissed the civil case for forfeiture and reconveyance of alleged ill-gotten wealth filed against the late President Ferdinand E. Marcos, his wife Imelda, and their alleged cronies. Civil Case No. 0024, filed in...
OF TREES AND FORESTS One of the things that the Covid-19 pandemic and its attendant lockdowns deprived us of was our mobility. It severely limited our ability to get out of the house, go to work, meet our friends, run our errands and just basically get some fresh air. The pandemic also halted our...
President Marcos is not giving up on attaining the P20 per kilo of rice, saying there is always a chance for it. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of PCO) "May chance lagi ‘yan (It always has a chance),” Marcos said when asked if the P20 per kilogram of rice is still...
President Marcos said the government must build flood control infrastructures that are multi-functional to lessen flooding impacts in communities and agriculture areas. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Stressing that the impacts of climate change have...
There will be no room for leniency for erring police officers whose acts may tarnish the reputation of the country's police force. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos made the statement during the oath taking ceremony of newly promoted star rank officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) on...
Imposing fishing bans in certain areas is among the steps undertaken by the government to address overfishing and boost the country's aquaculture, President Marcos said. Marcos said the government has come up with plans to address overfishing and one of them is imposing fishing bans and other...
Like its neighboring countries, the Philippines will also increase its buffer stock of rice in preparation of the looming El Niño phenomenon. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) President Marcos said this while addressing beneficiaries in Zamboanga Sibugay on Tuesday, Sept....
Addressing a depressed community in Zamboanga Sibugay, President Marcos has lambasted rice smugglers for earning huge sums while ordinary Filipinos are suffering. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos made the statement as he was leading the distribution of confiscated...
On the 123rd anniversary of the Philippine Civil Service, President Marcos paid tribute to the country's public servants for their dedication amid the challenges in their workplaces. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos lauded the 1.8 million strong government...
NEW YORK, United States -- Joe Biden, America's oldest ever president, said Monday he understood a focus on his age but that he was running for re-election because Donald Trump wanted to "destroy" US democracy. US President Joe Biden (AFP) The 80-year-old usually avoids the age issue but addressed...
