NEW YORK (AP) — Bitcoin has topped the $100,000 mark as a massive rally in the world's most popular cryptocurrency sparked by the election of Donald Trump rolls on. The milestone comes just hours after the President-elect signaled a lighter regulatory approach to the crypto industry when he...
World Bank economists watching the Philippines are closely monitoring the unfolding political drama involving two successive administrations and how it would impact on the economic reform agenda. So far, "while the political tension in the country has recently increased, no major influence on the...
President Marcos on Wednesday, Dec. 4, touted the “big plans” the Philippines has in building up its trade and commerce ties with partner-countries. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. meets with World Trade Organization (WTO) Director General Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Malacañan on...
Malacañang confirmed that some members of the House of Representatives met with President Marcos at the Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Dec. 4, for a "fellowship." President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañan) In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO)...
President Marcos is adamant for the Philippines to become “a leading investment hub” for Canadian businesses, further highlighting the role of allied countries in achieving this goal. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. and Canadian Minister Mary Ng shake hands during their meeting in...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is set to release P3.7 billion in Christmas cash gifts to eligible pensioners starting Thursday, Dec. 5, two days earlier than the regular December pension schedule, to help them prepare for the holidays. Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general...
President Marcos underscored the “excellence in public service” that the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) showed as they work “beyond military operation” in the wake of several typhoons that hit the country in the past months. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr....
The safety of Filipinos is the government's top priority, President Marcos said. Marcos made the statement on Wednesday, Dec. 4, during the 33rd Anti-Terrorism Council (ATC) meeting and year end celebration in Malacañan. “This year, the Anti-Terrorism Council has achieved significant milestones...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) Speaker Martin Romualdez said senior officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reaffirmed their loyalty to the Constitution and the duly-constituted government of President...
President Marcos has declared Dec. 11 as a special non-working day in the municipality of Pugo, La Union. Through Proclamation No. 755, Marcos declared Wednesday, Dec. 11, as a special non-working day in the municipality as it will mark its 113th founding anniversary. "[I]t is but fitting and...
President Marcos has ordered the Department of Health (DOH) to campaign for healthier food options in a bid to address malnutrition and stunting among children. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Mark Balmores) Marcos made the directive during his meeting with officials of DOH and other...
​The Philippines has launched an initiative that will boost its relations with Pacific countries in what President Marcos said is the beginning of Manila's enduring partnership with the island nations. During the inaugural Conference on Philippine-Pacific Partnership for a Sustainable Health...
