Senator Joseph Victor Ejercito has called on President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. to temporarily stop the increase in PhilHealth premium contributions until the amendment to the Universal Healthcare (UHC) law is passed. Ejercito, principal sponsor of the UHC law, explained that the...
Australian Governor-General David Hurley, who invited President Marcos to Canberra this week, believes that the future of the relationship between the Philippines and Australia is bright as both countries mark 78 years of formal diplomatic ties this year. PH-AUS TIES — President Ferdinand...
President Marcos believes that the Philippines' ties with Australia will continue to flourish as the two countries forge ahead and maximize the gains and potentials under their newly established Strategic Partnership. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) Marcos said this as...
Sen. Imee Marcos is baffled by the Commission on Elections' (Comelec) recent change of heart after its pronouncement that it is in favor of the idea of conducting the Charter-change plebiscite during the 2025 midterm elections. "Nalito ako sa kanila eh kasi nung una sabi di kakayanin dalawa na yung...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday, Feb. 29, promised to work on a renewed strategic partnership with the Philippines that centers on maritime security and promoting respect for international law. (From left) President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Australian...
An Executive Order (EO) mandating state-run National Transmission Corporation (TransCo) to build transmission facilities to underpin the wheeling of generated capacities from renewable energy (RE) facilities will be issued soon by President Marcos. In an exclusive interview on the sidelines of the...
Speaking before Australia's parliament, President Marcos has once again declared to an international audience that the Philippines will never give up an inch of its territory to any foreign power. "I shall never tire of repeating the declaration that I made from the first day that I took office: I...
There is much room for the Philippines and Australia to work together, especially on emerging technologies, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos pitched a possible partnership between the two countries on autonomous weapon systems...
The Philippines and Australia have boosted their strategic ties following the signing of three memoranda of understanding (MOUs) on maritime and technology cooperation, and strengthening competition laws. ADDRESSING THE PARLIAMENT — Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese welcomes President...
President Marcos called for multilateral action to counter several pressing global issues at present, stressing that geopolitics should not prevent them from doing so. Speaking before the Australian Parliament on Thursday, Feb. 29, Marcos pitched the need for multilateral solutions to address...
President Marcos on Thursday, Feb. 29, hailed Australia’s role as an “indisputable” regional stabilizer and expressed the Philippines’ commitment to a rules-based order based on international laws to promote peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (From left) Prime Minister...
President Marcos said the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Australia has become vital to countering and resolving geopolitical polarities and strategic competitions that threaten peace in the region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) Marcos said this as he...
