The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) will begin offering P20 per kilo of rice to beneficiaries of its “Walang Gutom Program” (WGP) starting on Monday, July 7. The launch will take place during a food redemption activity in Tondo, Manila, under the initiative “Benteng Bigas,...
President Marcos has reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening the country’s coconut industry, citing its potential to create more rural jobs and increase farmers’ incomes. Marcos said this as he visited the Century Pacific Agricultural Ventures Inc. (CPAVI) plant in...
Malacañang made an assurance that the petition for Mary Jane Veloso 's clemency would reach President Marcos. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this on Friday, July 4, when sought for the Palace 's thoughts on the petition urging Marcos to grant...
Malacañang was elated over Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė 's recognition of the Philippines ' transparency initiative in dealing with China 's actions in the West Philippine Sea. Šakalienė said that the country 's transparency initiative in documenting and...
The Philippines and Canada have discussed deepening their cooperation in trade, defense, and efforts in maintaining peace in the region. President Marcos bared that he had talked with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney through a phone call on Thursday evening, July 3. “Had a very good...
President Marcos assured fisherfolk in General Santos City of the government’s full backing for the modernization of the fisheries sector, highlighting its critical role in national food security and economic growth. During his visit to the General Santos Fish Port Complex (GSFPC), the President...
President Marcos has pitched the Philippines as a rising destination for clean energy investments and digital innovation, telling Asian business leaders that the country is ready to host renewable-powered factories and high-tech hubs. Marcos said this as he welcomed business leaders participating...
If the proposed bill to regulate the use of social media among minors would indeed benefit the youth and their mental health, President Marcos will support it. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said this when sought for the Palace 's thoughts over the bill...
President Marcos will neither spare, nor favor anyone involved in the disappearance of at least 34 “sabungeros” four years ago, Malacañang said. After ordering the continuous and deeper investigation on the case of missing cockfight enthusiasts, Palace said Marcos vowed that no one will be...
President Marcos is optimistic that the country would achieve upper-middle-income status during his presidency, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the administration will double its efforts in order to attain the status. “[L]agi pong...
President Marcos believes that helping couples stay together should remain a national priority, even as discussions on the Divorce Bill resume in Congress, Malacañang said Thursday, July 3. While Marcos has yet to take an official stance on the refiled measure, Communications Undersecretary...
President Marcos has directed key government agencies to activate disaster preparedness measures as the country braces for incoming rains that may cause flooding, Malacañang said Thursday, July 3. In a press briefing, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the President’s instructions...
