WASHINGTON, D.C. —President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. wants the Philippines to go beyond mineral extraction, and venture to producing batteries locally. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) The country, however, would need technology and strong industry...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On his last day of visit here, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. paid his respects to the fallen American soldiers. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Marcos laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Thursday morning, May 4, at the Arlington National Cemetery in...
WASHINGTON, D.C. —Attempting to attract American investors, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. told businessmen here that his administration aims to “transform” the country's economy, rather than return its pre-pandemic state. (Photo courtesy of PCO) Speaking before American...
WASHINGTON, D.C.—Defense and security engagement remains the pillar of the long-standing alliance of the United States and Philippines. (Photo courtesy of PCO) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. stated this in a meeting with members of the US Senate on Wednesday, May 3. Marcos noted that...
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...
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...
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...
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...
