PBBM distributes assistance to Western Visayas farmers, fisherfolk
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday led the distribution of financial assistance, machineries, and equipment to farmers and fisherfolk in El Niño-hit Western Visayas. “Batid namin na…
IP group in Bukidnon gets P5.2-M swine production facility
KITAOTAO, Bukidnon (PIA) — To modernize and enhance the capacity of the swine industry in Kitaotao town, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office 10 (DA-RFO 10) recently turned over a…
LANDBANK and Antonio’s partnership: Business recipe for success
From a single restaurant with 30 employees, Antonio “Chef Tony Boy” Escalante managed to translate his love for cooking into a culinary empire of multiple restaurants across the Philippines with…
OP earmarks up to P50-M per province for El Niño recovery
ILOILO CITY (PIA) — The Office of the President earmarked up to P50 million per province in the country that is seen to propel recovery from the impact of the…
BARMM increases social pension to help over 64,000 seniors in Lanao del Sur
LANAO DEL SUR (PIA) — The Bangsamoro Government, through the Ministry of Social Services and Development (MSSD), began distributing increased social pensions (SocPen) to 64,939 indigent senior citizens across Lanao del Sur, including…
PBBM issues proclamation reserving Tondo lot for DHSUD
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued a proclamation reserving a portion of land in Tondo, Manila for ownership and development by the Department of Human Settlements and…
PBBM calls for unity against hunger
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday called on government agencies and their private partners to be united in addressing the country’s problem on hunger. “So, let us…
PBBM confers awards to 10 LGUs with best anti-hunger initiatives
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized on Wednesday Local Government Units (LGUs) with exceptional anti-hunger initiatives. In his speech during the ‘Walang Gutom Awards’ in Malacañan, President Marcos…
PBBM’s vision for PH: No hungry Filipino
MANILA — “Wala ng gutom. Wala ng gutom na Pilipino. That is my dream, no hungry Filipino.” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made this vision for Filipinos as he led…
PBBM okays $288-M PH digital infra project
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved the proposed US$288-million Philippine Digital Infrastructure Project (PDIP) of the government. Approved on Tuesday during the 18th board meeting of the…
Chinese ‘APT’ behind cyberattacks on PCG – DICT
MANILA — An official of the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) said Wednesday that the cyberattacks against online sites of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) were done by…
DICT: Measures in place to guard free Wi-Fi sites vs illegal activities
MANILA — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has put in place measures to ensure its free Wi-Fi program is not used for illegal activities, a Department of…
PDIC advises borrowers of Rural Bank of Cuyo (Palawan), Inc. to pay their obligations
MAKATI CITY — The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) advised borrowers of the closed Rural Bank of Cuyo (Palawan), Inc. that they are under obligation to pay their loans notwithstanding…
PBBM to lead Presidential aid distribution in Antique
SAN JOSE, Antique (PIA) — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is expected to arrive in this province on June 27 to lead the distribution of the Presidential Assistance to Farmers,…
PBBM to pour out P83-M aid on El Niño affected Negrense farmers, fisherfolk
BACOLOD CITY (PIA) — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is expected to lead the ceremonial distribution of financial aid worth P10,000 each to 8,315 farmers and fisherfolk in Negros Occidental who…
Longest chicken ‘Dapla’ featured at 21st Tampakan’s Lumalay Festival
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Tampakan municipality held a second exhibition of their longest grilled chicken dish in Soccsksargen, known as “Dapla Tampakan 2024,” to celebrate the town’s 55th founding…
LANDBANK grants P120-M loan to boost Basilan town’s agri, infra dev’t
Tuburan Mayor Jhaber S. Kallahal (2nd from right) and LANDBANK Senior Vice President Charlotte I. Conde (center) lead the signing of a P120-million loan agreement to finance the Municipal Government…
PLDT, Smart extend reach of AFP’s mobile e-learning hub in Visayas, enabling Mandaue City
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are boosting with connectivity the pilot run of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Mobile E-Learning Hub in Barangay…
PBBM gin-agda ang mga Pilipino sa pagselebrar sang 126th Philippine Independence Day
SYUDAD SANG ILOILO (PIA) – Gin-agda ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga Pilipino sa pagselebrar sang 126th Independence Day sang pungsod, pinaagi sa pila ka mga aktibidad. “Kaya…
PBBM nagmando sang pagpasangkad sang 4Ps kalakip ang nagabusong, nagapasuso nga mga kababainhan
SYUDAD SANG ILOILO (PIA) — Agud mapasiguro ang ikaayong lawas sang sang mga bata sa nahauna nga 1,000 nga adlaw sini, ginmanduan ni Presidente Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang paglakip…
TH-SG wind and solar power projects fast tracked by PH govt
MAKATI CITY— In a move to advance sustainable investments in the country, the Board of Investments (BOI) granted Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. (NREI) the Certificate of Endorsement for…
Experts advocate for comprehensive strategy to achieve Universal Broadband Access in the Philippines
QUEZON CITY — Establishing a multifaceted approach involving market reforms, policy support, public investment, and proactive strategy will enhance broadband infrastructure and ensure universal internet access in the Philippines. This…
KOREA AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
MANILA — Government officials from the Philippines and Korea convened in a coordination meeting aimed at advancing the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project – Phase I and other Infrastructure…
TESDA welcomes newly appointed officials
TAGUIG CITY — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has welcomed two new Deputy Directors General appointed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. Last June 24, Director…
GSIS rolls out ₱6 B in emergency loans for Kanlaon eruption, El Ni-ño, Aghon victims
PASAY CITY — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked ₱6 billion in emergency loans for GSIS members and pensioners affected by the Mount Kanlaon eruption, El Niño, and…