Inspired Marawi residents thank PBBM for modern Marawi port completion; look forward to having ferry system on Lake Lanao
High school student Saifilah Abdulbari Watamama is excited about the newly constructed port in Marawi, which will surely make life easier for them by improving access to goods that were…
DBM signals start of salary adjustments in government
MANILA — Department of Budget Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman announced on Monday the signing of the National and Local Budget Circulars which signals the implementation of Salary Standardization…
PBBM optimistic on potential nuclear energy tie-up with UAE power firm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is hopeful the Philippines could successfully partner with the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corp. (ENEC) as the country explores the possible use of nuclear…
Digital process in national budget under PBBM efficient, timely–DBM
MANILA — Department of Budget Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman on Monday assured that budget process under their General Appropriations Act is efficient and timely. In an episode of…
2024 Appropriations Act went through proper process; DepEd budget increased — DBM
MANILA — Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah Pangandaman stood firm on Monday that the administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. followed the proper process when it…
LANDBANK honors outstanding partners in countryside, national development
Finance Secretary and LANDBANK Chairman Ralph G. Recto (2nd from left), Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas Governor Eli M. Remolona, Jr. (leftmost), and LANDBANK President and CEO Lynette V. Ortiz (center)…
Newly opened Sucat Interchange-Segment 2 C-5 link of CAVITEX remains toll-free
MAKATI CITY — Following President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s inauguration last June 21, 2024, of Segment 2 of the CAVITEX C-5 Link Expressway, the said Segment 2 remains toll-free for passage…
Release of 1st tranche of gov’t workers’ salary hike likely this month
MANILA — The first tranche of salary increase for qualified government workers would likely be released this month, according to the Department of Budget Management (DBM). DBM Secretary Amenah Pangamdaman…
Statement of the National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea
MANILA — The National Task Force for the West Philippine Sea (NTF WPS) strongly condemns the irresponsible, unprofessional, illegal, and dangerous acts of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF)…
PBBM to honor Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, other Olympians
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will honor 2024 Paris Olympics gold medalist Carlos Yulo along with other outstanding Filipino Olympians at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, Aug. 13.…
PBBM backs Philippine hosting of 22nd Asian Karate Youth Championship
MANILA- -President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on all government agencies, instrumentalities, and local government units to support the Philippines’ hosting of the 22nd Asian Karate Youth Championship. In a…
PBBM vows to invest in job-generating infrastructure, social protection programs to further cut poverty rate to 9 percent in 2028
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. pledged to further lower the country’s poverty rate to nine percent in 2028 by investing in job-generating infrastructure and social protection programs. In…
PBBM sends Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim birthday wishes
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday sent his cordial birthday wishes to Malaysian Prime Minister Amwar Ibrahim as he recalled the good times they spent together as…
PBBM condemns air incident over Bajo de Masinloc; urges China to act responsibly
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday strongly condemned the air incident over Bajo de Masinloc as he expressed support to the brave men and women of the…
GSIS is extending its loan restructuring and condonation program until May 2025
PASAY CITY — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) is extending its Restructuring Program for Service Loans (RPSL) until May 19, 2025. The extension offers a good opportunity for borrowers…
1st tranche of salary hike for gov’t workers to take effect this year, says DBM sec
MANILA — The Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman assured that the first tranche of the salary increase for government workers will take effect this year.…
DHSUD launches more PBBM ‘Pabahay’ projects in Mindanao
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) launched more housing projects under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program in…
PBBM: Police operations now “as humane, bloodless as possible”
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos on Thursday recognized the reforms and achievements of the country’s police force, stressing that it has made their operations “as humane, as truthful, and…
PBBM to PNP: Continue increasing public confidence in police
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday called on the Philippine National Police (PNP) to sustain the initiatives they are taking and ensure public confidence in law enforcers.…
PBBM declares experts in genetics, nematology, plant pathology as national scientists
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared Carmencita David Padilla, MD, and Romulo Gelbolingo Davide, Ph.D., as national scientists for their achievements in the fields of genetics, nematology, and…
Sovereign guarantee to empower gov’t agencies as developers
QUEZON CITY — The construction of housing projects under the Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Program will now be expedited while becoming even more affordable, thanks to the granting…
PBBM gets NP support; PFP becomes ‘largest political bloc’
MANILA — In a move that further broadens the grand coalition under the banner of Bagong Pilipinas, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) on Thursday forged…
PBBM to political leaders: Work for PH unity instead of division
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday urged all political parties to work toward uniting the nation and improving the lives of all Filipinos instead of sowing division…
PBBM approves LLFC, ULFC merger
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Executive Order No. 65 approving the merger of United Coconut Planters Bank Leasing and Finance Corporation (ULFC) and the Land Bank of…
CCC emphasizes private sector role in climate disaster resilience
The Climate Change Commission conducts a session on climate change adaptation and mitigation efforts in the Disaster Resilience Forum held recently at San Miguel Corporation. Photo courtesy of CCC. MANILA…