The Philippines and Lithuania have agreed to collaborate in technology, cybersecurity, education, and people-to-people exchanges, saying both nations can learn from each other's experiences in addressing various challenges. PH-LITHUANIA TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr....
OF TREES AND FOREST That is the literal meaning of Pan Xenia — the name of my fraternity when I was studying at the University of the Philippines-Diliman. Its full name is Pan Xenia International Professional Foreign Trade Fraternity. I entered UP in 1966 and decided to take up Business...
Farmers and rice retailers may soon breathe a sigh of relief after Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Director Gerald Glenn Panganiban said on Tuesday, Oct. 3, that there are now “positive indicators” for the possible lifting of the rice price ceiling. Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) Director Gerald...
Although the Department of Agriculture (DA) has recommended the lifting of the rice price cap, it is up to President Marcos to decide on it, an official said on Tuesday, Oct. 3. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (Photo from the Presidential Communications Office) DA-Bureau of Plant Industry Director...
There was no mention of choosing a new Agriculture Secretary during the sectoral meeting presided over by President Marcos on Tuesday, Oct. 3. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. presides over a sectoral meeting in Malacañan on Oct. 3 to discuss the recommendation to lift the temporary...
President Marcos directed government agencies and local government units (LGUs) to support senior citizen activities during the annual celebration of the Elderly Filipino Week. Through Memorandum Circular No. 34 dated Sept. 29 and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, Marcos ordered the...
Should legislation to regulate the allocation of confidential and intelligence funds (CIF) be pursued, Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri believes that local government units (LGUs) shouldn't be spared from it. "If you come up with a law, I will suggest na isama ang LGUs (that LGUs be included),"...
State-run Social Security System (SSS) has announced an extension for the remittance of contributions in areas that have been affected by the Southwest Monsoon, which was further intensified by typhoons Egay and Falcon. According to SSS Circular No. 2023-005, the deadline for the payment of June...
President Marcos has renewed his commitment to addressing the concerns of the country's education system as he vowed to work harder to improve the lives of the country's educators. TRIBUTE TO TEACHERS — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte join Filipino...
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte (Malacañang/ OVP) Pulse Asia’s September survey revealed high approval and trust ratings for President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte, but these ratings were significantly lower than in June. Most Filipino adults remain...
President Marcos and Vice President Sara Duterte led the “Konsyerto sa Palasyo Para sa Mahal Nating Guro” held at the Malacañan Palace grounds on Sunday, Oct. 1. (From right) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., Vice President Sara Duterte, and Senator Imee Marcos attend the 'Konsyerto sa Palasyo'...
President Marcos hailed Filipino pole vaulter EJ Obiena for winning the first gold medal for the Philippines at the 19th Asian Games. EJ Obiena wins the first gold medal for Team PH at the 19th Asian Games. (PSC-POC Pool) "Congratulations, EJ, on clinching our first gold in men's pole vault at the...
