President Marcos has named Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary Maria Elena Algabre as the newest Philippine ambassador to Hungary with concurrent jurisdiction over Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, and Serbia. The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) released the...
With a renewed focus on inclusivity, innovation, and quality education, the Department of Education (DepEd) looks ahead to 2025 with optimism and a commitment to further enhancing the learning experience across the country. (DepEd / MB VIsual Content Group) In his New Year's message released on...
The Department of Education (DepEd) on Wednesday, Jan. 1, announced that it is exploring collaborative measures with other agencies to close funding gaps following the signing of the General Appropriations Act (GAA) for 2025. (DepEd / MB Visual Content Group) In a statement, DepEd said it is...
Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Manuel Romualdez will attend the inauguration of US President-elect Donald Trump on Jan. 20 at the US Capitol in Washington D.C. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and United States President Donald Trump (Malacañang, White House...
The Philippines is seen as safe from the repercussions of US President-elect Donald J. Trump's economic agenda, although the country faces greater risks from escalating tensions related to domestic politics as well as its territorial dispute with China, according to think tanks. "Frictions between...
OF TREES AND FOREST Why do we celebrate the new year? Why do we go through all the trouble of going back home to the provinces or gathering everyone around the dinner table before the clock strikes midnight? There is a psychological importance to bidding goodbye to the old year and to welcoming a...
PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. (Malacañang photo) By PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. I extend my most heartfelt greetings to Filipinos across the country and the world as we celebrate the New Year. Brimming with well-wishes and resolutions, this occasion is widely...
By VICE PRESIDENT SARA DUTERTE Assalamu Alaikum! (My beloved countrymen) Mga minamahal kong kababayan, the birth of Jesus Christ brings us the gift of new beginnings each year and encourages us to be hopeful for our country’s future. As we welcome the new year, we find strength in...
By SENATE PRESIDENT FRANCIS ESCUDERO As Filipinos across the country gather with family and friends on this very special occasion, I extend my heartfelt wishes for a prosperous New Year to everyone. This period is always filled with hope as we bid farewell to one year and welcome the next. Although...
President Marcos on Wednesday, Jan. 1, urged the Filipino people to find inspiration in the good acts drawn from the hardships in the past year as the nation welcomes the New Year. In his message, the President said reflecting on the resilience shown by Filipinos in overcoming the challenges from...
President Marcos on Tuesday, Dec. 31, said he vetoed some line items in the proposed P6.3-trillion budget for 2025 as he said he does not want to compromise the future and needs to prioritize fiscal sustainability. In his explanation to Senate President Chiz Escudero and House Speaker Martin...
The Philippines would need at least P22 billion to prepare for the hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit in 2026, a Palace official bared. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin revealed this...
