President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. led the distribution of various government assistance that benefited students, micro and small entrepreneurs, and local farmers groups during a visit to Pampanga province on Monday, July 17. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. hands over P134.2-million check...
Come and see the Philippines. This was the call of President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to Filipino-Americans who are visiting the country as part of the 2023 Very Important Pinoy (VIP) Tour organized by the government. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos...
Students from the Philippines will have a chance to be chosen winners of the British Council International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Prize for 2023. (Courtesy of British Council) British Council, United Kingdom’s international organization for educational opportunities and cultural...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the Senate is committed to pass the bill seeking to increase the minimum daily wage for all workers nationwide. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (Senate PRIB Photo) With the...
European Union (EU) Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron updated his #MeriendaNiLuc series on Twitter with two more traditional Filipino snacks recommended to him by Senator Sonny Angara. European Union Ambassador to the Philippines Luc Veron posts a photo of him having Chocolate Mallows on...
By Henrylito D. Tacio The municipality of Bansalan is touted as “the green town of Davao del Sur.” No one can contest the fact. After all, it is home to several farms that practice ecologically-sound and environment-friendly systems. In barangay Kinuskusan, there is a training center that has...
By Henrylito D. Tacio I had been to Agusan del Sur at least two times already – that was when I still worked for a non-governmental organization. Then this year, my good friend, Dr. Johnvie B. Goloran, invited me to attend the Naliyagan Festival, now in its 31st year. I had heard about it before....
By Henrylito D. Tacio When you go to Magsaysay, Davao del Sur, there’s a farm that is becoming popular as a tourist destination. It is the Silvano Farm, located in Purok 27 of Barangay Poblacion, a few kilometers away from the town proper. The whole farm measures about two hectares. One-half...
Senators on Friday, July 7, welcomed President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s signing into law of the New Agrarian Emancipation Act. Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said the bill “is good news” for the country’s farmers as this would relieve the burden of Comprehensive...
Despite being freed from their agrarian debt, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. assured Filipino farmers that the government would continue supporting them as he highlighted the importance of the country's agriculture sector. *President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot)*...
Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III does not think that the New Agrarian Emancipation Act is unfair to Filipino farmers who managed to pay off their agrarian debt before the measure was signed, due to how the situation evolved. *Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) Secretary Conrado...
Award-winning and internationally acclaimed Filipino actress Dolly de Leon pleads to the government to support the local film industry. In an interview with the members of the press during the launch of the 19th edition of Cinemalaya Film Festival last Wednesday, July 5, 2023, the new Filipino...
