President Marcos has signed the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act, which, he said, would allow the country to build an independent defense posture not reliant on other parties. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signs the Self-Reliant Defense Posture Revitalization Act in a ceremony...
President Marcos has appointed Cavite Governor Juanito Victor "Jonvic" Remulla Jr. as the new secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office of new DILG Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Oct. 8, 2024....
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte and son, incumbent Mayor Sebastian Duterte, filed their Certificates of Candidacy (COC) for Davao City mayor and vice mayor, respectively, on Monday afternoon, October 7. FORMER President Duterte files his COC for Davao City mayor on Oct. 7, 2024....
The Philippines stands ready to embrace South Korea's investments, President Marcos told foreign investors as he stressed that investing in the country is a "fine strategic move." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Republic of Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol lead a toast during the state...
DAVAO CITY – Several allies of former President Rodrigo R. Duterte filed their Certificate of Candidacy for councilor here before the Commission on Elections on Sunday, October 6. FORMER President Duterte (SMNI screenshot) They are running under the Hugpong sa Tawong Lungsod (HTL) or the Partido...
"Nowhere to go but up." The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) officially elevated their 75-year diplomatic relationship to a strategic partnership, citing common values and robust partnerships in various fields. ELEVATING TIES — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets...
Malacañang said President Marcos is expected to announce the new secretary of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) soon. Although the Palace did not name the official who will be taking over the DILG, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cesar Chavez disclosed...
Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez (left) President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Facebook, MANILA BULLETIN) After two months worth of marathon hearings by the House quad-committee (quad-comm), Quezon 2nd district Rep....
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo Duterte is open to actively participating in the House of Representatives quad-committee (quad-comm) hearing on the interconnected issues of Philippine Offshore Gaming Operators (POGOs), illegal drugs, and extrajudicial killings. HOUSE session hall (FB)...
By DR. CHANG DAE-WHAN South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s visit to the Philippines on Oct. 6-7, 2024 is an important opportunity for the relationship between the two countries to take a further step forward. Last May 2, I was given the privilege to be the first foreign media executive to...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will meet President Marcos on Monday, Oct. 7. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and President Marcos will hold their bilateral...
DAVAO CITY – Former President Rodrigo R. Duterte has issued a stark warning to criminals, particularly those involved in illegal drug activities, to leave this city immediately or face stern consequences. FORMER President Rodrigo Duterte The elder Duterte reiterated his stand against...
