Senators on Monday, November 6, condemned the killing of 57-year-old veteran broadcaster Juan Jumalon who was shot dead while live on air in his home-based radio station in Misamis Occidental on Sunday morning. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri called for the creation of a task force...
President Marcos stated that the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) has been finalized. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos Facebook) "The Implementing Rules and Regulations of Maharlika Investment Fund have been finalized,"...
The Philippines now needs to bolster its external defense, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Speaking at the 67th founding anniversary Naval Special Operations Command (NAVSOCOM) on Monday, Nov. 6, Marcos exhorted the Department of National Defense...
There is no place for any "barbarian attacks" against journalists in a democratic country like the Philippines, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) This as he condemned the killing of radio broadcaster Juan Jumalon who was shot dead inside a radio booth...
Malacañang has lifted the suspension of Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) Chairperson Teofilo Guadiz III over corruption allegations. Suspended LTFRB chairman Teofilo Guadiz III (Contributed photo) Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin said the suspension was lifted after...
President Marcos is expected to discuss with the Department of Transportation (DOTr) and the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) India’s offer to provide seven helicopters it could use for rescue and humanitarian efforts during disasters. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential...
Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III on Sunday, November 5 reiterated his stand that the Office of the President should be given zero intelligence funds under the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget for 2024. Pimentel insisted that departments or government...
Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta will visit the Philippines on Nov. 10, Malacañang said. Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta (José Ramos-Horta Facebook) Horta will be in Manila for a state visit to further strengthen bilateral relations between the Philippines and Timor-Leste. He and...
President Marcos stated that the Philippines will extend the electronic visas issued to foreigners who will be staying in the country. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this following his meeting with Indian Ambassador to the Philippines Shambhu Kumaran at the...
More senators lauded President Marcos' move to appoint a full-time Department of Agriculture (DA) Secretary in Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. Senator Alan Peter Cayetano stated that Laure's appointment was a timely one since it was made ahead of the budget hearings in the Senate. This...
Citing its numerous assistance to the country, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri stated that this really shows that Japan is indeed a best friend to the Philippines. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (from left), Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, House Speaker Martin...
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida affirmed their commitment to resolve maritime conflicts through peaceful negotiations. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold a bilateral meeting in Malacañan Palace on Nov. 3, 2023....