Achieving an eight percent gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the Philippines is doable, President Marcos said. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Ali Vicoy) Marcos said it could be attained, stressing that the Philippine government "always plans for the ideal." "Sure. Why not?" Marcos...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Noel Pabalate/MANILA BULLETIN) Lowering the country’s crime rate through lawful means is possible. This was Puwersa ng Bayaning Atleta (PBA) Party-list Rep. Margarita "Migs" Nograles' main...
"This is not poking the bear." The Philippines' efforts to defend its territory are not "poking the bear" as the country will keep off from causing any conflict in the South China Sea even after President Marcos claimed that the threat in the disputed waters has grown. "We want to do everything we...
Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin (left), former president Rodrigo Duterte (PPAB, Malacañang photo) House Deputy Majority Leader Iloilo 1st district Rep. Janette Garin said that former president Rodrigo Duterte's war on illegal drugs--while...
While admitting that the Philippines is still getting the hang of artificial intelligence (AI), President Marcos said that the country must not be left behind in the said technological evolution. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos Jr. (RTVM screenshot) Marcos said this as he graced the World...
Aside from attracting more investments, President Marcos said that the government is now focusing on re-skilling and upskilling Filipino workers and adopting new technologies to sustain the country’s current growth momentum and achieve a stronger economy. President Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos...
OF TREES AND FORESTS In a Tatler Asia interview last year, I was asked a very straightforward question: How do I become rich? How do I make tons of money? To which I responded, “it’s the wrong question”. To become rich should never be your goal. It’s the idea that you can build...
Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on Tuesday, March 19, claimed that she has not discussed politics with both her father, former president Rodrigo Duterte, and President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. because they both respect her will as a woman. Meeting of President Ferdinand...
President Marcos has invited for foreign investors to join the Philippines in its "exciting new phase" towards economic expansion. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (RTVM Screenshot) As he made known the steps the country has taken in terms of its economic growth, Marcos said there are many...
The alliance between the Philippines and the United States is "rock solid" and is an "absolute priority" of the American government. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Malacañan Palace March 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PPA/ Marianne...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left), President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. (Speaker’s office) For House Speaker Martin Romualdez, the 19th Congress has been one big flex in terms of legislative accomplishments. And flex those...
The Senate issued on Tuesday, March 19 an arrest order against Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) leader Pastor Apollo Quiboloy. Signed by Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri, he mentioned that Sen. Risa Hontiveros, who chairs the Senate Committee on Women, Children, Family Relations and Gender...
