President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has commended the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), saying its accomplishments have not only changed Philippine landscapes but have defined the country as a whole. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy)* Marcos said this...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has urged the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) to embrace the concept of inclusivity and accessibility as its future infrastructure projects and ensure they would last for at least 80 years. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Ali...
Senator Maria Imelda "Imee" Marcos has admitted that she abstained in the voting on the controversial Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) bill because it was "hinog sa pilit (deliberately ripened)." Sen. Imee Marcos (Senate PRIB Photo)...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has declared June 20 of every year as National Refugee Day. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos made the declaration through Proclamation No. 265 on June 20. The President said declaring a national day for...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has approved the Philippine Export Development Plan (PEDP) 2023-2028 and has directed relevant government agencies to identify and implement programs, activities, and projects that support it. The PEDP 2023-2028 aims to reinvigorate poverty reduction and...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said that the high approval ratings he recently got signifies that the public understands the reforms and programs being carried out by the government. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) "I'm glad," Marcos said when...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order (EO) No. 31, institutionalizing the Philippine Open Government System (PH-OGP), which would oversee and implement the country's commitments to the OGP. *File photos* The EO, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on June 20,...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to continue the digitalization of its services to attract more investors. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Speaking at the commission's 85th anniversary on Thursday, June 22,...
The government of the Swiss Confederation has promised that it would continue supporting the ongoing peace initiative in Mindanao especially following the establishment of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). *PH-SWITZERLAND TIES — Swiss Ambassador to the...
Outgoing Swiss Ambassador to the Philippines Alain Gaschen has commended the thrust of the Marcos administration toward food security and energy sufficiency, saying the Philippines has all the ingredients for a thriving agriculture sector. *FAREWELL CALL — Swiss Ambassador to the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has allayed lingering concerns over the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund, saying it will be independent from government and will be managed by finance experts. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos recognized that there have been...
The Philippines' soils are under threat, and this could lead to a "worse crisis" in the future if neglected. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. sounded this alarm during the first National Soil Health Summit on Wednesday, June 21. "Needless to say, our soil is under threat and to continue to...
