President Marcos has led the partial reopening of the San Juanico Bridge to two-way traffic, with a 15-ton limit, assuring Eastern Visayas residents that the full 33-ton, two-way capacity will be restored next year once major repairs are completed. During an inspection on Friday, Dec. 12, the...
TACLOBAN CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with DPWH Secretary Vince Dizon, led the inspection of the implementation of the two-way traffic and increased load limit of the San Juanico Bridge to 15 tons on Friday. “We were hoping, ang aming prediction was makakatawid na ‘yung...
Senator Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan has urged President Marcos to certify as urgent four progressive bills to advance his administration’s transparency, good governance, and anti-corruption campaigns. In an interview on Thursday, Dec. 11, the senator welcomed the inclusion of his sponsored...
President Marcos received the credentials of Chile’s and China’s newly designated ambassadors, emphasizing the Philippines’ intent to strengthen long-standing partnerships while managing sensitive issues with transparency and diplomacy. In a ceremony at Malacañang, the President welcomed...
Recognizing the need for the Philippines to catch up in many areas of education—from the shortage of classrooms to the overall quality of learning—President Marcos reminded Filipinos that education is a right, and they have every reason to demand it. Instilling this mindset in both the people...
President Marcos said his wish this Christmas is simple but difficult to achieve: securing “a good budget” from Congress and finding more time with his family amid the demands of the presidency. In a podcast conversation with university student journalists, posted on his social media pages on...
With the annual Congress holiday break just around the corner, it seems that several individuals who were cited in contempt during previous hearings could remain in detention at the Senate during Christmas and the New Year--perhaps even longer. This was according to Senate President Vicente "Tito"...
President Marcos believes that Filipinos can keep up with the changing workforce landscape if given the right support and opportunities. He made the statement during the Job Fair + Skills E-Hub Holiday Career Fest at the SM Mall of Asia in Pasay City on Thursday, Dec. 11. "The global workforce is...
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale, offering legal status and an eventual pathway to U.S. citizenship for individuals paying $1 million and corporations ponying up twice that per foreign-born...
If there is one mantra that President Marcos has constantly reminded himself of, especially during his presidency, it is to never stop. Witnessing first hand his own father ruled the country for 21 years, Marcos, who also became the Philippine President 36 years later, learned a basic trait he...
President Marcos has led the groundbreaking ceremony of the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Complex (KAMIC) in Nueva Ecija, the country’s first large-scale agricultural machinery factory. The machinery factory is expected to strengthen local farm mechanization, boost productivity, and...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City Council has adopted a resolution commending former President Rodrigo Duterte’s administration and the government of China for the construction of the Bucana Bridge here. The resolution, delivered during a privilege speech by Councilor Danilo Dayanghirang, chairman of...
