WASHINGTON, D.C. —A global semiconductor company intends to expand in the Philippines by investing USD 200 million in a new research and development (R&D) facility in Cavite. (Photo courtesy of PCO) This was among the investments bagged by President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. while in...
"The Philippines has a lot to offer." House Speaker Martin Romualdez proudly made this statement Wednesday, May 3 following an announcement that some 75,000 Filipino seafarers were going to be hired by a United States (US) firm in the next three to four years. “The Philippines has a lot to offer...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) As its way of thanking overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) for their contributions to the Philippines, Speaker Martin Romualdez vowed that the House of Representatives would continue to work closely with the Marcos administration toward its "vision...
WASHINGTON, D.C.— American firms are set to hire some 75,000 Filipino seafarers in the next three to four years. During a meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., John Padget, president and CEO of Carnival Corp., said his group of companies will employ Filipino seafarers. He praised...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Two leading international companies have told President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. they intend to build facilities in the Philippines, bringing more jobs to Filipinos. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Moderna officials on Tuesday afternoon (Washington...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Philippines has secured an P800-million investment in medical business process outsourcing (BPO) that would create around 1,500 jobs. (Photo courtesy of PCO) In a meeting on Tuesday afternoon, May 2, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. received the investment pledge...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez believes President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would be able to advance his energy security plan--which include tapping nuclear energy in the Philippines--during...
The Philippine government’s potential deal with a US-based nuclear power firm would definitely help address its power crisis as the drought season continues to hound the country because of the El-Niño phenomenon, Senator Francis Tolentino said on Wednesday, May 3. Tolentino issued the statement...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (left) and United States (US) Vice President Kamala Harris (BBM Media Bureau, Wikipedia) House Speaker Martin Romualdez couldn't help but feel happy and hopeful after witnessing firsthand the meeting between President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and...
WASHINGTON, D.C .—President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said he is concerned over the provocations made by China in the South China Sea. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with US Vice President Kamala Harris at the Number One Observatory Circle, US Naval Observatory, in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Filipinos in the United States are a fundamental part of the country, a high-ranking US official said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with the Filipino community in Washington D.C. on Monday, May 1, 2023. (KJ Rosales/PPA POOL) During a dinner hosted by the...
WASHINGTON, D.C —President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. believes that the way to navigate the "almost chaotic" dynamics in the international scene is to have a strong ally. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) During a dinner hosted by the Philippine...
