A tearful 100-year-old Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile revealed that serving in both Marcos administrations was the fondest moment of his life. Photos from 'Juan Ponce Enrile: A Memoir' and Presidential Communications Office Enrile said this during the lunch hosted by the First...
President Marcos was as curious as many Filipinos about the secret behind Juan Ponce Enrile's longevity. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) So, finally, as Enrile, who serves as his chief legal counsel,...
Having the long-time politician Juan Ponce Enrile "in my corner" allows President Marcos to sleep better at night. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales) Marcos made the statement as he celebrated the 100th...
Apo Maria Whang-Od, the legendary master mambabatok from Buscalan, Kalinga, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Merit for her impact and influence in preserving the country's heritage and culture. NATIONAL TREASURE —President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. awards the Presidential Medal of...
Malacañang has celebrated Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile's centennial birthday, with two former presidents in attendance. Juan Ponce Enrile (Photo courtesy of PPA/KJ Rosales) President Marcos hosted a luncheon for Enrile's 100th birthday at the Malacañan Palace on...
Feb. 14, Valentine's Day--also was the 100th birthday of Chief Presidential Legal Counsel Juan Ponce Enrile--paved the way for Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri and House Speaker Martin Romualdez to meet in the presence of President Marcos. From left: Sen. Ramon "Bong" Revilla, Jr. Special...
"A constant inspiration." This was how President Marcos described his chief legal counsel who is celebrating his 100th birthday on Valentine's Day. Through the Office of the President's official Facebook page, Marcos greeted Juan Ponce Enrile, the longest-serving and oldest public servant at...
President Marcos has urged Filipino Christians to reflect and renew their faith as they observe Ash Wednesday on Feb. 14, an occasion meant to open Christians to spiritual reflection and connect with God. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Malacañang photo) In a short Facebook post, the...
The Social Security System (SSS) has raked in nearly P28 billion in additional revenues following the increased member contribution rate last year. In a statement, Rolando Ledesma Macasaet, SSS president and chief executive officer, said the one percent rise in contribution rate from 13 percent to...
President Marcos has expressed his gratitude to the United States government for extending emergency assistance to those affected by the recent flooding and landslides in Mindanao after the US envoy vowed that Washington is always ready to aid the Philippines. PH-US TIES — President Ferdinand...
OF TREES AND FOREST I consider myself lucky because at a very young age I learned about entrepreneurship, financial management, and basic skills of running a business from my mother. Those times when I helped her sell shrimps and fish were my first lessons in financial literacy. That tiny stall we...
Aiming to bring down the prices of medicines, President Marcos has ordered the establishment of pharmaceutical economic zones or “pharma-zones” in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Marcos said pharma-zones will address the development and...
