A French shipbuilding firm has renewed its commitment to pursue a P1.5-billion shipyard development in the Philippines. (Malacañang Photo) Malacañang said shipbuilding firm OCEA S.A. made the pledge during a meeting with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. in Brussels, Belgium on Wednesday,...
The House of Representatives adopted on Wednesday night, Dec. 14 a resolution commending weightlifter Hidilyn Diaz for again bringing honor to the country by winning three gold medals in the 2022 World Weightlifting Championships. Hidilyn Diaz (BDO) Held at the Gran Carpa Americas Corferias in...
Believing that the European Union (EU) and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) can still achieve more after 45 years of partnership, President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. pitched three priorities the two organizations could work on. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has secured a P4.7-billion investment from multinational company Unilever during a meeting in Brussels, Belgium. (Malacañang Photo) Marcos met with Unilever officials led by Matt Close, president of the global business group, on the sidelines of the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has designated former Land Transportation Office (LTO) chief Teofilo Guadiz III as the new chairman of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). (Malacañang Photo) This was disclosed by Malacañang on Wednesday, Dec. 14, the...
The House of Representatives is waiting for the possible inputs of Presidential Chief Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile on the proposed Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF). Thus, said Manila 5th district Rep. Irwin Tieng, chairman of the House Committee on Banks and Financial Intermediaries. The panel is...
The House of Representatives has sent a "strong message" on its commitment to ensuring sustainable socio-economic development and progress in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). Valenzuela City 1st district Rep. Rex Gatchalian (Facebook) This, according to Valenzuela 1st...
The P5.268-trillion national budget for 2023the first full-year outlay of the Marcos administrationwill be "immediately deployed" for the benefit of Filipinos. (MANILA BULLETIN) Thus, said House Speaker Martin Romualdez who held a briefing with Manila-based reporters in Brussels, Belgium on...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez, one of the prime movers of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) Bill, has described one senator as "very, very enthusiastic" about the proposed Philippine sovereign wealth fund. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and Senator Mark Villar Romualdez, speaking to...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez says the legislators of the 19th Congress filed the proposed Philippine sovereign wealth fund because they have the "political will" for it. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker's office) Romualdez, who is currently on an official trip to Brussels, Belgium together...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland next month. (Olivier Darbonville/ Unsplash) This was confirmed Wednesday morning (Philippine time), Dec. 14 by House Speaker Martin Romualdez, who is currently in Brussels, Belgium together...
The Philippines has gained the commitment of the European Council on climate change mitigation and its support in addressing seafaring industry-related issues. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and European Council President Charles Michel hold a bilateral meeting on Dec. 13, 2022 in...
