Suspected fake Filipino arrested in Pasig in BI joint ops with AFP, NBI
PASIG, Philippines—The Bureau of Immigration (BI) reported the arrest of a suspected fake Filipino in Pasig on April 24. BI Commissioner Joel Anthony Viado said that a Chinese national identified…
PBBM: Remember the needs of those who have less in life, the sick and the downtrodden
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded the Catholic faithful to be inspired by the promise of Jesus Christ to rise again and deliver eternal salvation for all as…
PBBM designates Peralta as PNP officer-in-charge
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has designated Police Lieutenant General Emmanuel Baloloy Peralta as the officer-in-charge of the Philippine National Police (PNP) after General Benjamin Acorda ends his…
PBBM on track on EL Niño mitigation efforts, braces for La Niña phenomenon
MANILA — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. continues to implement the El Niño mitigation measures as it braces for the effects of the La Niña phenomenon, which…
NIA eyes to complete more medium, long-term dam projects within PBBM’s term
MANILA — In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision to build more dams, the National Irrigation Administration (NIA) said it expects to complete 20 medium-term projects and three…
PBBM welcomes US senatorial delegation in PH
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed the US Congressional Delegation (CODEL) led by Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) during their courtesy visit to the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday. In…
PH records increased rice production despite El Niño, says NIA chief
MANILA — Farmers have increased their rice and corn production despite the El Niño phenomenon through the use of a farming strategy which optimizes water use, the administrator of the…
PBBM gets support from US Congressional Delegation over China’s aggression in WPS: ‘We will stand by you and with you’
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. earned the support of the US Congressional Delegation (CODEL) over the aggressive actions of China in the West Philippine Sea (WPS). “We share…
LANDBANK digital banking services to stay available during Holy Week
MANILA — As part of its commitment to provide uninterrupted access to essential banking services, all digital channels of the Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) will remain up and…
PBBM lauds DHSUD’s ‘PLANADO’ Program
QUEZON CITY — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has conveyed his “utmost support and appreciation” to the Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) for its unwavering commitment to…
PH gets overwhelming support from different countries after China’s aggressive, dangerous actions in WPS
MANILA — Multiple countries have issued statements of support to the Philippines as they condemned China’s aggressive and dangerous actions in the West Philippine Sea following a March 23 water…
PBBM offers thoughts and prayers for Princess of Wales following cancer diagnosis
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday offered his thoughts and prayers for Catherine, the Princess of Wales, following her cancer diagnosis. “The Filipino people have Catherine, the…
PCO: PBBM now in excellent health, to resume public duties Tuesday
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Marie Louise Araneta-Marcos are now in excellent health with the chief executive resuming his public duties tomorrow, Tuesday, the Presidential…
Malacañang declares half-day work in gov’t offices on Holy Wednesday March 25, 2024
MANILA — Malacañang issued Memorandum Circular No. 45 on Monday declaring half-day work in government offices on March 27, Wednesday, to allow state employees to properly observe Maundy Thursday and Good…
Statement released by the Department of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson
The Department of Foreign Affairs summoned the Charge d’affaires, a.i. of the Chinese Embassy this morning to convey the Philippines’ strong protest against the aggressive actions undertaken by the China…
LANDBANK eyes digital expansion, enhanced customer experience in 2024
MANILA — The Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is ramping up its digital transformation efforts this year to streamline operations and deliver top-notch customer experience. Since assuming leadership in…
PBBM urges Army to bolster cybersecurity capabilities, adopt new technology by collaborating with PH’s allies
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday called on the Philippine Army to give special attention to boosting its cybersecurity capabilities and adopting new technologies through increased collaboration…
DOH expects to get pertussis vaccines by June
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) is expecting additional doses of vaccines against pertussis that is expected to arrive in the Philippines by June this year, according to Health…
PBBM urges Filipinos to join ‘You Have the Power’ campaign as the country commemorates Earth Hour
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the public on Saturday to join in the “You Have the Power” campaign as the whole country commemorates “Earth Hour.” “Join us…
PBBM signs new law creating “Barangay Guinhalinan” in Barobo, Surigao del Sur
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed into law Republic Act No. 11986, creating a barangay in the Municipality of Barobo, Province of Surigao del Sur to be…
PBBM signs four laws renaming circumferential, bypass roads, bridge; naming a national highway
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed four new laws renaming circumferential and bypass roads, a bridge, and a national highway in various areas in Central Visayas, Ilocos…
PH underscores NAP as critical enabler to enhance adaptation action & support in developing nations
MANILA — The Philippines underscored that National Adaptation Plans (NAPs) are critical enablers to enhance adaptation action and support, emphasizing further the need to strengthen collaboration and accelerate delivery of…
NWRB appeals to NCR villages, condominiums residents to conserve water
MANILA — Village residents and condominium occupants in Metro Manila are being urged to conserve water to avert supply disruption and to ensure adequate water supply during the El Niño…
Pertussis, measles cases increasing worldwide; get vaccinated: DOH
MANILA — The Department of Health (DOH) is addressing the current increase in measles cases through a renewed and intensified vaccination campaign to get more Filipinos immunized. The DOH is…
PCO organizes side event at UN on women empowerment through digitalization
MANILA — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is organizing an event at the United Nations (UN) in New York aimed at taking a closer look on whether digitalization has benefitted…