Rookie congressman Davao Oriental 2nd district Rep. Cheeno Almario has been given a huge task in his fledgling career as a legislator: he is to lead the fine-tuning of the proposed bills on e-government and e-governance--both priority measures of the Marcos administration. Davao Oriental 2nd...
The Philippines has committed to work with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Canada in protecting migrant workers and promoting their rights through various initiatives. (RTVM Screenshot) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. made the commitment on Saturday, Nov. 12, during...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Brunei Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah has vowed to work closely with the Philippines on efforts to maintain peace, particularly in the island region of Mindanao. At the sidelines of the 40th and 41st Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summits here, Bolkiah said that...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is concluding his debut at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) without any missed chances. The President's four-day stay here was packed with business meetings, attendance in various gatherings with fellow state leaders, five...
"Magnetic", like a "rockstar". House Speaker Martin Romualdez (3rd from left) listens intently to President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (far right) during a lull in the ASEAN Summit. (Speaker's office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez used these words to describe President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is counting on the collaboration between Southeast Asian nations and the United States in terms of ensuring maritime security and transnational crimes. Marcos on Friday also called for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-US...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday asked US President Joe Biden to use his country's clout to control rising prices of fuel. At the 10th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-US Summit here, Marcos appealed to Biden to take advantage of his country's...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Saturday pushed for continued cooperation in the fight against transnational crime as he expressed appreciation for Australia's support to the country's anti-trafficking work plan. Marcos also expressed commitment to battle other crimes in a...
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Without a chance for a formal bilateral talk, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang met at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Plus Three (APT) Summit here only for a brief conversation that led to an agreement of strengthening ties of both countries. Since...
Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda is looking forward to the economic windfalls that the Philippines stands to get from two big events that President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has been invited to. Albay 2nd district Rep. Joey Salceda (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr....
PHNOM PENH, Cambodia—Southeast Asian nations must work closely with India in terms of securing affordable vaccines and medicines for their citizens as the whole world is still facing health challenges. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. made the call on fellow members of the Association of Southeast...
The Philippines is "open for business" under its new and popular leader. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr (right), Speaker Martin Romualdez (center), and Trade and Industry Sec. Alfredo Pascual meet with Executive Chairman of the World Economic Forum (WEF) Klaus Schwab during a breakfast...
