Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent leveled harsh criticism at the operations of the World Bank and the International Monetary Fund on Wednesday even as he tried to reassure nervous investors that the United...
President Marcos has declared a period of national mourning over the death of Pope Francis. Mark Balmores photos Based on Proclamation No. 871, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin on April 23, the mourning period will last until the Pope's burial. During this period, Philippine flags in...
President Marcos said there are already discussions among groups for the possible revival of the national steel mill industry in Northern Mindanao. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores/MANILA BULLETIN) The move, he said, would be crucial in propelling the country's...
President Marcos has signed a law declaring March 21 of every year as a special non-working holiday in Calapan City, Oriental Mindoro. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Marcos signed Republic Act No. 12158, declaring March 21 annually as a special non-working holiday in...
President Marcos stressed that in the digital age, data is becoming as crucial as water and electricity, emphasizing the need to further the country's digital infrastructure. VITRO Santa Rosa (VSR) Data Center Gracing the grand launch of the Philippines' first artificial intelligence (AI)-ready...
Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru is set to embark on an Official Visit to the Philippines on April 29 to 30, Malacañang confirmed. Photos from Malacañang, The Government of Japan In a statement, the Palace said President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will welcome Prime Minister...
President Marcos is set to confer the Presidential Medal of Merit on four iconic Filipino women—Gloria Romero, Nora Aunor, Pilita Corrales, and Margarita Fores—on May 4, Malacañang confirmed. In a text message to reporters, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said the posthumous...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos are set to fly to the Vatican to attend the funeral of Pope Francis, Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro confirmed on Wednesday, April 23. Malacañang/Manila Bulletin photos Marcos will join other world leaders who will...
OF TREES AND FOREST (Part 1) What’s in a name? It’s amazing how, sometimes, one’s given name is truly a reflection of one’s personality. Cynthia (woman from Cynthus) is apparently one of the nicknames of the Greek goddess Artemis, who together with her twin brother Apollo was born on...
The government is looking to provide more than 900 patient transport vehicles (PTVs) to various areas by the end of the year in an attempt to achieve the goal of giving an ambulance to every single municipality in the country, President Marcos said. Patient transport vehicles being turned over to...
Davao City Rep. Paolo Duterte is scheduled to visit his father, former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently detained at the International Criminal Court's in The Hague, Netherlands, for alleged crimes against humanity. REP. Paolo Duterte (FB) Vice President Sara Duterte confirmed Rep....
DAVAO CITY – Veronica “Kitty” Duterte, the youngest daughter of former President Rodrigo Roa Duterte, recently posted heartfelt messages from her father to their family through her Instagram stories. In her post, Veronica revealed her father’s heartfelt expressions of love and encouragement...
