President Marcos said he is not focused on building a legacy but on strengthening education, calling it the foundation of a successful and competitive society. In an interview with the Manila Bulletin’s “The Sit Down,” which aired Tuesday, Oct. 7, the President said he does not dwell on how...
If President Marcos were to do his own sit down, he would choose his father, late Ferdinand Marcos Sr., as his guest. Asked in an interview with The Manila Bulletin’s “The Sit Down” who he would choose to guest in a one-on-one interview, Marcos said he would still pick his father. "I might...
"You cannot paint everyone in government with the same brush as all of these corrupt operators that you see in government." This was what President Marcos said in an interview with The Manila Bulletin’s “The Sit Down" as he pointed out that corrupt officials are not the face of the government....
President Marcos has appealed for patience and due process as the Independent Commission on Infrastructure (ICI) investigates allegations of large-scale anomalies in public works, saying the commission must be allowed to build airtight cases before anyone is prosecuted. The President’s remarks...
Confronted with consecutive disasters such as typhoons and a deadly earthquake, President Marcos emphasized that response from the government must "move very quickly" with no delay. "It 's very simple for me. I 'm motivated by, like, think of the children that are in distress now. What do...
President Marcos has agreed that blockchain technology could help prevent corruption in the use of public funds, but acknowledged that even rule-bound systems have been undermined by officials in the past. In an interview with Manila Bulletin’s “The Sit Down,” Marcos said while blockchain "is...
While President Marcos has scrapped next year 's budget for flood control projects, it does not mean that his administration has given up on infrastructure. Marcos pointed out that the government cannot stop from implementing infrastructure projects as doing so would mean stopping the country...
President Marcos said the government must ensure airtight cases against corrupt officials, warning that rushing weak evidence to court could do more harm than good. Marcos said this amid public clamor to hold accountable the officials involved in systemic corruption in infrastructure projects,...
A quiet workday morning in Quiapo, Manila, might be part of Kyle Tan’s routine, but nothing about his journey has been. Inside his office at Tanduay Distillers Inc., two framed NBA jerseys hang on the wall—a constant reminder of his late father, Lucio “Bong” Tan Jr., and the unexpected path...
Despite dedicating decades to feeding the nation, three elderly Filipino farmers remain trapped in poverty and debt under an agriculture system that Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan said must be completely overhauled. In an interview on Manila Bulletin’s newest video podcast “The Sit...
Thai artists celebrated Valentine’s season in Manila in a night of enchanting and electrifying music with Filipino fans. The Luvcon 2024 concert in Manila was held on Feb. 10 at the SM North EDSA Skydome featuring Thai singers Tilly Birds, Boss Chaikamon, Boy Sompob, Three Man Down and...
China has called on the Philippines to take strong measures in cracking down crimes related to Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs) amid reports that some Chinese nationals are related to fraudulent activities. In a statement from the Chinese Embassy in Manila, Beijing reiterated that all...
