Government gears up to mitigate impact of global oil price surge on Filipino consumers
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran and the continued surge in global oil prices, the government is implementing proactive and targeted measures to shield the economy and protect Filipino…
LANDBANK launches ‘save and win’ promo for depositors
MANILA — Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) launched a new promo that gives depositors the chance to win up to P1 million in cash and gadgets by growing their…
‘First border’ control measures for food safety in place by early 2025 — DA
QUEZON CITY — The country’s first Q fever case linked to imported goats from the US and persistent agricultural smuggling have highlighted the need to operationalize ‘first border’ control measures…
ARTA, FDA, PEZA and DOH join forces, headlining initiatives on medical drug and device manufacturers
QUEZON CITY — In line with the whole-of-government approach of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s administration, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), Department of Health (DOH), Food and Drug Administration (FDA),…
BOI leads inaugural IPU-Net coordination meeting to address investment-related issues among gov’t agencies
MAKATI CITY — Aiming to provide fast investment facilitation and ease of doing business for investors, the Board of Investments (BOI) spearheaded the first Investment Promotion Unit Network (IPU-Net) meeting,…
PBBM okays 2025 National Expenditure Program
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday approved the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 National Expenditure Program (NEP) supporting the key pillars of the administration’s Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.…
PBBM welcomes Vatican Secretary for State Relations
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed Vatican Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations Archbishop Paul Gallagher in Malacañan Palace. Gallagher is on a five-day…
Pope Francis sends greetings to PBBM, Filipinos
MANILA — Pope Francis sent his greetings on Tuesday to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and the Filipinos to reconnect with the Philippines more than nine years after his visit…
PBBM welcomes Cebu Pacific’s fleet expansion; CEB says fleet investment a stamp of confidence to PH economy
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday welcomed Cebu Pacific’s (CEB) multi-billion dollar plan to acquire new aircraft from Airbus, the largest aircraft order in Philippine aviation history.…
BARMM’s hydropower projects to boost power supply in Lanao del Sur communities
MARAWI CITY, Lanao del Sur (PIA) — The Bangsamoro Government, through the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority-Special Development Fund Project Management Office (BPDA-SDF PMO), launched mini hydropower projects to boost…
PDIC expands threshold for waived filing requirement for deposit insurance claims to P500K
MAKATI CITY — To ensure more responsive client service and promote public confidence in the stability of the Philippine banking system, the Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) announced that it…
Inaction on malnutrition to cost P2.3 trillion by 2030
KORONADAL CITY – During the 50th National Nutrition Month launch, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) called for more support for the Philippine Plan of Action for Nutrition (PPAN). The plea…
PBBM vows continued support to AFP’s capability development
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. graced on Monday the 77th founding anniversary of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) in Pampanga where he vowed the administration’s stern support to…
PAF gallant embodiment of Filipino freedom – PBBM
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday saluted the men and women of the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for their courage as they embody the “Filipinos’ enduring spirit…
PBBM declares July 2 special non-working day in Pasig City
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 612, declaring July 2 as a special non-working day in Pasig City to mark the celebration of the 451st…
PBBM declares July 1 special non-working day in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has issued Proclamation No. 611, declaring July 1 a special non-working day in San Carlos City, Negros Occidental to mark the celebration of…
PBBM welcomes Malaysian foreign minister in Malacañang
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomed Malaysian Foreign Minister Dato’ Seri Utama Haji Mohamad Bin Haji Hasan in Malacañang during the courtesy call event on Monday. The two…
DOT participates in the ‘1st UN Tourism Regional Forum’ on gastronomy
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Region 12 was one of the participants in the first UN Tourism Regional Forum on Gastronomy Tourism, held from June…
Legarda yearns for Verde Island Passage preservation
Senator Loren Legarda asserted her commitment to protecting the Verde Island Passage (VIP), one of the important areas in terms of marine shore fish diversity. During her speech at “A…
PBBM: Unity between PFP, NUP ‘not a marriage of convenience’
MANILA — The unity alliance forged between the Partido Federal ng Pilipinas (PFP) and the National Unity Party (NUP) “is not a marriage of convenience,” President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.…
New Education Secretary should be able to galvanize large bureaucracy, handle complicated work – PBBM
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday said he is looking for a new Education Secretary who can galvanize the large bureaucracy and handle the complicated work. In…
Alliances driven by PH goal to unite — PBBM
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday declared that his administration’s call for political alliances is driven by his goal to unite the country. In his speech during…
DOJ to make own rules on preliminary investigation
MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) is set to make history next month by signing a document allowing the agency to make its own rules on preliminary investigation. In…
DOJ bares accomplishments of PBBM gov’t against human trafficking
MANILA — The Department of Justice (DOJ) on Saturday highlighted the accomplishments of President Ferdinand R. Marcos’ administration in fighting human trafficking. In a news forum in Quezon City, DOJ…
Palace holds ‘Konsyerto sa Palasyo’ to honor Filipino healthcare workers
MANILA — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO), in collaboration with the Radio Television Malacanang (RTVM), is all set for the fourth installment of the Konsyerto sa Palasyo (KSP) on Sunday…