President Marcos asked newly appointed Palace media officers and various government officials to become models of “excellence” and “integrity” as they fulfill their mandates to Filipinos. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. administers the oath of office of some of the newly-appointed officials...
Metro Manila lawmakers are now mulling a program that would provide rice assistance to cities in the National Capital Region (NCR), President Marcos bared. Beneficiaries in Taguig City receive rice donation from the government on Oct. 3, 2023. (Noel B. Pabalate) Marcos said he ordered House...
President Marcos on Wednesday, Oct. 4, asked local government units (LGUs) to draw inspiration from Taguig City’s urban farming initiatives in a bid to boost food security and conservation efforts. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. leads the distribution of confiscated rice to 1,000 members of 4Ps...
President Marcos said the government has already filed cases against alleged rice smugglers as he renewed his vow to go after those who are supposedly manipulating the price of rice in the country. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) Marcos said this as he led the...
President Marcos was not surprised by the decline of his approval ratings, saying he completely understood the public's sentiments, especially on the issues surrounding the supply and price of rice in the country. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (Bongbong Marcos/Facebook) Marcos said...
President Marcos conveyed his sympathy over the deaths of three Filipino fishermen whose boat was rammed by a commercial vessel in Bajo de Masinloc. (Photo courtesy of Bongbong Marcos X/PCG) Marcos assured their families that an investigation is now underway to shed light on the sea incident that...
President Marcos has lifted the temporary price ceiling on rice starting Wednesday, Oct. 4. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate) "Well, I think it’s the appropriate time since namimigay tayo ng bigas (since we are giving out rice). Yes, as of today, we are lifting the price...
The Philippines and Guatemala have renewed their ties and vowed to forge stronger cooperation in agriculture, climate action, and people-to-people relations. PH-GUATEMALA — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. accepts the credentials of Guatemala Non-Resident Ambassador Manuel Estuardo...
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....
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...