Alexis Kohler, Secretary-General of the Elysee Palace, announces the names of the ministers of the new cabinet, in the Elysee Palace, Monday, Dec 23, 2024 in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron's office announced a new government, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted...
The national government has nearly tripled its planned borrowings for the first quarter of 2025 as it seeks to secure funding ahead of the 2025 midterm elections and mitigate risks from rising borrowing costs and market volatility. In a memorandum released on Monday, Dec. 23, the Bureau of the...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) awarded a grand total of P1.5 million in prizes to 300 members and pensioners during its annual Christmas raffle draw. GSIS reported that a total of P1.5 million was distributed, with 210 active members and 90 pensioners each receiving P5,000. Wick...
President Marcos has thanked the Indonesian government for the return of Mary Jane Veloso, who arrived in Manila Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi) "We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the Indonesian government and to all...
President Marcos has honored state communicators, telling them that communication is one of the foundations of leadership. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (MANILA BULLETIN | Mark Balmores) Marcos in his speech at the Parangal: Gawad ng Kahusayan sa Komunikasyong Pampubliko on Monday...
President Marcos has authorized the grant of a one-time service recognition incentive (SRI) of P20,000 to all government employees. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. Through Administrative Order No. 27, Marcos authorized the granting of SRI which will be given to government employees starting Dec....
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is giving away P1.5 million in a raffle this holiday season to thank its members and pensioners and encourage them to use the GSIS Touch mobile app. The raffle, called "GSIS Touch and Win," will be held on Dec. 17, according to a statement from...
Empowering local governments to deliver essential services is crucial for the Philippines to boost human capital and achieve its goal of becoming a middle-class society by 2040, according to a new report by the World Bank. Based the latest Philippines Economic Update (PEU), World Bank emphasized...
The Philippines will not make any announcement on the expected arrival of convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso to the country "until everything is settled." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (MB File Photo | Noel B. Pabalate) President Marcos made the statement as he appealed to respect...
After holding seven hearings, the House Committee on Good Governance and Public Accountability will introduce sweeping reforms in the use of confidential funds as it wraps up its investigation into Vice President Sara Duterte’s alleged P612.5-million confidential fund misuse. The said...
DAVAO CITY – The proposed Kutawato province, which is currently composed of newly created towns under the Special Geographic Area (SGA) in the Bangsamoro region, may not yet be possible as this does meet the requirements prescribed by Republic Act (RA) 7160 or the Local Government Code...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has allocated over P514 million for emergency loans to aid members affected by recent typhoons in Luzon. With over half a billion allocation, the program is seen to benefit 23,469 active members and old-age/disability pensioners residing or working in...
