The Marcos administration has moved to address the power crisis in Occidental Mindoro with the operation of at least three power stations that will be able to provide 24-hour electricity power service in the province, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said. *(Pixabay)* In a statement, Garafil,...
BRASILIA, Brazil -- Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on Friday decreed six new Indigenous reserves, including a vast Amazon territory, after a freeze in such expansion under his far-right predecessor Jair Bolsonaro. Under the decrees, Indigenous people are guaranteed exclusive use of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. is set to assert the importance of food and energy security at the 42nd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Labuan Bajo, Indonesia, from May 9 to 11....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. expressed his excitement to "reenact" his late father's ceremonial jumpball toss when the Philippines hosted the 1978 International Basketball Federation (FIBA) Basketball World Cup (FBWC), as he welcomed the country's hosting of the much-awaited sporting...
After his four-day [trip to the United States](https://mb.com.ph/2023/4/28/marcos-to-meet-biden-in-washington-to-reaffirm-us-ph-special-ties), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will be flying to the United Kingdom and Indonesia. Marcos will be in the UK on May 5 for the coronation of King...
It remains unclear what kind of "evolution" President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. would be taking up with President Joe Biden about the Philippines and US mutual defense treaty when they meet in Washington next week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang)...
A meeting with United States President Joe Biden will be President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s first order of business upon his arrival in Washington next week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Ma. Teresita Daza said Marcos...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has named Pablo Luis Azcona as the acting administrator and chief executive officer of the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA). * SRA photos* This was announced by the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) through a Facebook post on April 28. Based on...
Senators on Friday, April 28 crossed party lines to denounce China’s latest intimidation at the West Philippine Sea and call for a review of the country’s national policy towards Beijing. “We must also seriously look into reviewing our national policy towards China. Inaaraw-araw na niya...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has renewed his administration's commitment to improving Manila's airport operations to ensure ease of travel to boost the country's tourism sector. *Photos by Noel Pabalate / File photo* Marcos said this during a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory...
In an effort to boost the country's tourism sector, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has ordered the Department of Tourism (DOT) to assess non-operating tourism zones under the Tourism Infrastructure and Enterprise Zone Authority (TIEZA)....
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has vowed to continue working "hand-in-hand" with media to strengthen press freedom, assuring media practitioners of the state's continued commitment to protecting them and their rights in the practice of their profession. *President Marcos answers the...