Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Thursday, May 4 said he is “delighted” that Moderna, a leading vaccine manufacturer, is planning to put up its Shared Service Facility for Pharmacovigilance in the Philippines—a first in Asia and third in the world. “I take it as a vote of confidence...
The Philippines and the United States have crafted guidelines for their next-phase bilateral defense cooperation as officials of both sides recognized threats that may arise in various operational domains. This developed as President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and his delegation met key...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —The Philippines and the United States intend to strengthen their alliance under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). (Photo courtesy of PCO) US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin III and Department of National Defense Senior Undersecretary Carlito Galvez, Jr....
Former Pandan Antique mayor Jonathan Dioso Tan is the new chairman of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). Former Antique town mayor Jonathan Dioso Tan takes his oath of office as the chairman and administrator of the Subic Bay Metropolitan Authority (SBMA). (Photo from the Presidential...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has directed all government agencies and local government units to support the 2023 National Crime Prevention Program (NCPP). President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) According to the Presidential Communications...
From left to right: House Deputy Speaker and Pampanga 3rd district Rep. Aurelio “Dong” Gonzales Jr., House Speaker Martin Romualdez, and Navotas City lone district Rep. Tobias “Toby” Tiangco. (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez craved for Filipino food during his extended stay...
WASHINGTON, D.C .—Some employers in the United States and Saudi Arabia have signified their intention to hire overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) displaced by the ongoing hostilities in Sudan. (Photo courtesy of OWWA) Migrant Workers Secretary Susan Ople said in a press briefing on Wednesday, May...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —United States Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. that the US will always back the Philippines in the South China Sea and elsewhere. (Photo courtesy of PCO) During their meeting at the Pentagon on Wednesday, May 3 (Washington time),...
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...
United States (US)-based solar energy firm Maxeon plans to make a $900 million solar energy investment in the Philippines that would create an estimated 3,000 jobs. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) The company, which operates under the name of Sunpower Philippines Manufacturing...
