OF TREES AND FOREST When I was still in the legislature, one of the advantages of being a public servant (and this was especially true during the electoral campaigns) was the opportunity to visit the beautiful towns and cities of the Philippines. When I was a child I only saw the...
The Philippines is committed to be a leader in sustainable transportation, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. speaks during the Indo-Pacific Business Forum held at a hotel in Taguig City on May 21, 2024. (Noel B. Pabalate) "There is a long way to go still, but we are committed...
President Marcos' claim that the past administrations did nothing in rehabilitating areas affected by super typhoon Yolanda was "incorrect," a former Malacañang official said. Former Malacañang spokesman Salvador Panelo said that Marcos must have been misinformed on the past administrations'...
LEGAZPI CITY, Albay – House Committee on Appropriations Chairman Ako Bicol party-list Rep. Zaldy Co has congratulated fellow Bicolano legislator Sen. Francis Joseph “Chiz” G. Escudero for being elected as new Senate President. ESCUDERO (with gavel). Also in photo is former Senate President...
President Marcos touted the Philippines as a strategic location for investment, saying it is now ready to be a regional hub for smart and sustainable manufacturing and services. In his speech during the 6th Indo-Pacific Business Forum (IPBF) on Tuesday, May 21, Marcos said the Philippines can serve...
President Marcos has extended his support to new Senate President Francis "Chiz" Escudero, saying he is confident in his leadership. Senator Francis Escudero and Senator Juan Miguel Zubiri hug as the latter steps down from his post as the Senate President on May 20, 2024. (Arnold Quizol) "I extend...
TACLOBAN CITY – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism on Monday, May 20, that insurgency in Eastern Visayas will soon come to an end under his administration. "I have seen the progress report. It’s getting better and better. Hindi na gaano, hindi na masyadong magulo kagaya ng...
The Philippines is one with Iran in mourning the tragic death of its leader, President Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi takes off at the Iranian border...
"Nothing was done" in the previous administrations in terms of efforts to rehabilitate areas hit by super typhoon Yolanda 11 years ago, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel B. Pabalate) In an interview in Tacloban City on Monday, May 20, Marcos said the heavily-hit...
All land titles intended for agrarian reform beneficiaries around the country will be distributed in the next four years, President Marcos said. Marcos made the promise anew during his visit in Tacloban City on Monday, May 20, to distribute land titles and assistance to farmers in Eastern Visayas....
President Marcos is confident that his administration will be able to put an end to the local communist armed conflict in Eastern Visayas before his term ends, saying the government has been successful in dismantling armed groups. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) In an...
Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook) Senator Ronald "Bato" dela Rosa must issue a public apology to President Marcos in case the whole "PDEA leaks" investigation ends up achieving nothing but...
