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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed a new law amending the Rice Tariffication Law to extend funding for rice industry modernization and to triple the allocation aimed at enhancing food security and lifting millions of Filipinos who depend on rice cultivation out of poverty. Republic Act 12078 amends Republic Act 11203, also known as RTL, to extend […]
The spirit of Paskong Pinoy shone brightly as President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta Marcos led the annual Christmas tree lighting at the Kalayaan Grounds in Malacañan Palace. The first family also led the awarding ceremony of the National Parol-Making Competition, “Isang Bituin, Isang Mithiin.” During the event, the President, alongside the […]
Senate Minority Leader Koko Pimentel III called on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to rethink his stance on the International Criminal Court (ICC) and consider rejoining the international body. Pimentel made this appeal before members of the diplomatic community during a foreign policy address at the Department of Foreign Affairs recently. For the former Senate President, […]
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. led the unveiling of the Bicol Region’s biggest sports platform, the Sorsogon Sports Arena, a “landmark that Sorsoganons and every Bicolano can be proud of”. Marcos was joined by Sorsogon Governor Boboy Hamor and Senate President Chiz Escudero, who was the proponent of the massive project which construction started when he […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong optimism for increased foreign investments in the Philippines following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s compelling presentation of the country as an ideal investment destination. In his address before the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business and Investment Summit in Laos, Marcos outlined the Philippines’ strategic position as a growing economy […]
Twenty-eight exemplary individuals and groups received recognition from President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for their contribution to public service during the Awards Rites for the 2024 Outstanding Government Workers in Malacañang. President Marcos Jr. conferred the recognition to the recipients of the Presidential Lingkod Bayan Award, Outstanding Public Officials and Employees (Dangal ng Bayan) Award, and Civil Service […]
The Provincial Government of Isabela (PGI) celebrated President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s 67th birthday by delivering essential services to the province’s most vulnerable sectors through the successful conduct of the “Handog ng Pangulo: Serbisyong Sapat Para sa Lahat” Caravan. Vice Governor Bojie Dy led the celebration, extending heartfelt birthday greetings to the President and praising his […]
Following the severe impact of the southwest monsoon, exacerbated by Typhoon Carina (international name: Gaemi), the Union of Local Authorities of the Philippines (ULAP) extends its full support to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s recent directive urging local government units (LGUs) to concentrate disaster response efforts on isolated areas affected by the typhoon. “ULAP recognizes the […]
“A 10 out of 10.” This was the score given by longtime anti-gambling advocate Representative Benny Abante after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced that Philippine offshore gaming operators (POGOs) would henceforth banned in the Philippines as “their operations have ventured into elicit areas farthest from gaming such as financial scamming, money laundering, prostitution, human trafficking, […]
Speaker Martin Romualdez expressed strong support and admiration for President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for delivering a “comprehensive, powerful and uplifting” State of the Nation Address (SONA), particularly praising his decisive stance on national sovereignty, significant economic reforms and commitment to public safety and social stability. The leader of the 300-plus members House of Representatives commended […]