MisOcc town embraces community-driven development
MISAMIS OCCIDENTAL (PIA) — “Sa KALAHI, gamay ang pondo, dako ang agi!” (In KALAHI, the budget is small, but the impact is big!) says outgoing Mayor Samuel Parojinog of Tudela,…
PBBM orders PNP to improve communications capability, interoperability during operations
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to be more strategic in its procurement of communications equipment to further improve its interoperability,…
PBBM orders PNP to intensify anti-cybercrime efforts, strengthen communication capabilities
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to beef up its anti-cybercrime efforts. The President gave the directive during the first Command Conference of…
PBBM ushers Filipinos to a better, brighter, more connected “Bagong Pilipinas” with the “Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network” launch
MANILA — Fulfilling the administration’s vision of a digitally connected “Bagong Pilipinas,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. launched on Thursday the Philippine Domestic Submarine Cable Network (PDSCN) – the longest…
DA adopts low-water-use strategies amid El Niño, allowing farmers to continue planting rice
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) will implement rice farming strategies that require less water, allowing farmers to continue planting rice in the face of El Niño. Complying…
LANDBANK unveils time deposit supporting social, sustainable projects
MANILA — The LANDBANK GreenGrowth Deposit features tiered interest rates as high as 4.25% per annum and is made available to individuals and private institutions. Deposited funds under GreenGrowth…
PBBM thanks US gov’t for extending assistance to Mindanao calamity victims
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed gratitude on Tuesday to the United States government for extending emergency assistance to communities affected by the recent calamity in Mindanao. The…
PBBM to Catholic faithful: Let us reflect and renew our faith
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Catholic faithful to reflect and renew everyone’s faith as they bear the sign of the cross in ash on their forehead…
PBBM to state workers: This government will always support efforts that will improve your welfare
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured exemplary civil servants on Wednesday of continued government support to improve their welfare, vowing to increase their number under the “Bagong Pilipinas”…
Teodoro tells military camp chiefs: Take lead in conserving water amid El Niño
QUEZON CITY — Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro Jr. has ordered all military camp commanders to conserve water as the government ramps up its actions to mitigate and manage the…
Provinces affected by El Niño down to 41, says El Niño task group
MANILA — The number of provinces affected by the El Niño phenomenon was reduced from 50 to 41, showing the government’s strong commitment and determination to address the problem, according…
PBBM eyes establishment of “pharma-zones” to reduce prices of medicines, ensure efficient regulatory process
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed health officials to study the establishment of so-called pharmaceutical economic zones or “pharma-zones” to bring down the prices of medicines and…
PH has sufficient supply of rice, corn, sugar, pork, chicken, egg and other basic necessities – DA
MANILA — The Department of Agriculture (DA) assured on Tuesday of sufficient supply of rice, corn, sugar, pork, chicken and other basic necessities in the coming months despite the dry…
FDA to shorten review, approval process of generic drugs from 120 days to 45 days
MANILA — On the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is set to shorten the period of review and approval processes of applications…
‘PBBM and his ‘Valentine’ First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos share tips on how to maintain a healthy, long-lasting relationship
MANILA — They are not just the First Couple; they are “love gurus” as well. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise “Liza” Araneta-Marcos sweetly and gamely shared…
PBBM extends special financial assistance to 12 wounded soldiers who neutralized Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group militants
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally handed over special financial assistance to 12 soldiers who sustained injuries in fighting the militant Dawlah Islamiyah-Maute Group involved in the bombing…
PBBM appoints Doria-Velarde as acting member of Pag-Ibig board of trustees
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed Maria Lourdes D. Doria-Velarde as acting member of the Board of Trustees of the Home Development Fund (Pag-Ibig), representing the private…
PBBM approves, adopts 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has approved and adopted the 10-year Maritime Industry Development Plan 2028 (MIDP), which will serve as the country’s whole of nation roadmap for the…
CICC asks Japanese gov’t to probe hoax bomb threats hitting PH gov’t agencies, LGUs
MANILA — The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) is coordinating with the Japanese government to conduct a thorough investigation on the hoax bomb threats received by several government agencies…
RETS Tawi-Tawi: Powering Dreams, Sustaining Lives
Life of A Seaweed Farmer In the island province of Tawi-Tawi, the beautiful sunrise beams hope along the pristine coastal communities of Sibutu and Sitangkai – one peculiar thing that…
PBBM paved the way for streamlined bureaucracy for ease of doing business, ARTA official says
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s consistent call to streamline the delivery of government services to the people paved the way for public offices to push for a more…
ARTA reports conviction of eight red tape cases
MANILA — The Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA) is serious in quelling the anomalous transactions within government offices, having successfully prosecuted eight cases for this year alone. “We have secured as…
Agriculture created more than 500,000 jobs in December—NEDA official
MANILA — The agriculture sector generated more than 500,000 jobs as the country recorded increased labor participation based on December employment rate data. In a news forum in Quezon City…
PH commits to COP10-WHO FCTC to strengthen efforts on tobacco control
MANILA — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended its strong commitment to the 10th Conference of the Parties to the World Health Organization Framework Convention on…
Abalos moves to realize PBBM’s clean and green drive; seeks LGUs support
QUEZON CITY — Interior and Local Government Secretary Benhur Abalos on Saturday, February 10, warned on the dangers posed by the improper disposal of solid waste products even as he…