WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday set a 25% tax on goods imported from Japan and South Korea, as well as new tariff rates on a dozen other nations that would go into effect on Aug. 1. Trump provided notice by posting letters on Truth Social that were addressed to the leaders of...
President Marcos is in favor of a bill mandating government officials to waive their bank secrecy rights, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos agrees with the proposal and believes that accountability and transparency must be upheld....
President Marcos will not oppose any measure seeking to address gambling addiction among Filipinos, including the imposition of new tax on online gambling operators, Malacañang said. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said Marcos wants to limit gambling in the...
For Senator Juan Miguel Migz Zubiri, President Marcos would demonstrate great leadership if he puts an end to online gambling. “Makikita talaga na (We 'll really see) without fear or favor, for the good of the country...let 's stop online gaming. I would love to hear that from the...
President Marcos has assured motorists that by the end of 2025, the San Juanico Bridge will be passable for 12-ton vehicles such as vans, buses, and private cars. It will, however, remain closed for trucks, Marcos said. The President made the assurance during the grand launch of the national fiber...
President Marcos said the government’s ongoing rollout of fiber optic infrastructure will not only connect more areas nationwide but also lower internet costs for millions of Filipinos by giving telcos access to public broadband infrastructure. Marcos said this as he led the launch of the...
PALO, Leyte – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the fast and efficient completion of the P500-million project to strengthen the San Juanico Bridge. The project aims to restore its 33 metric-ton load capacity. Ang target natin sa pagtatapos ng taong ito, dapat ay kaya nang tawirin ng...
Telecommunications giant Globe Telecom Inc. is set to launch the country’s largest data center in the third quarter of the year, as it bolsters its network capacity to accommodate the growing demand from hyperscalers and artificial intelligence (AI). Globe’s data center arm, ST Telemedia Global...
The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) vows to comply with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. 's directive to streamline its processes, aligning with the Marcos administration’s vision of an inclusive and efficient capital market that can help pave the way for a financially secure future...
President Marcos has called on newly sworn-in national and local officials to move beyond politics and focus on public service as he highlighted the importance of local governments in the administration’s efforts to improve the lives of Filipinos. Marcos said this as the winners of the May 2025...
President Marcos reaffirmed that the government’s P20 rice program, dubbed “Benteng Bigas, Meron Na,” is not a one-off rollout but a sustainable initiative that will expand nationwide with the support of local government units. “Tuloy-tuloy na po ito (This will continue),” the President...
Palestinian Ambassador to the Philippines Mounir Y.K Anastas has asked the Philippines “to apply some pressure on Israel” to respect the humanitarian situation in Gaza, where thousands of people have been killed in the name of Israel’s war against militant group Hamas. In a recent interview...
