‘Digital Bayanihan’ Rises: DICT, SocMed Platforms Target Trolls and Deepfakes Ahead of 2025 Polls
As the countdown begins to the 2025 National and Local Elections, the battle lines are being drawn not just at the ballot box, but across cyberspace. In a decisive move…
Application for 16 Post-Graduate Manaaki New Zealand Scholarships opens 1 February 2024
MANILA — On 1 February 2024, the New Zealand Government will open its applications for post-graduate Manaaki Scholarships in New Zealand. This scholarship is funded by the New Zealand Government…
NCCA celebrates ingenuity and advocates inclusivity for NAM 2024
MANILA — In honoring the artistic excellence and acclaiming the uniqueness and diversity of Filipino heritage and culture, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), led by its…
Statement of the National Security Adviser Secretary Eduardo M. Año on the recent OCTA Research survey results
We welcome the findings of the Tugon ng Masa Fourth Quarter survey conducted by OCTA Research, which sheds light on the sentiments of the Filipino people regarding the West Philippine…
PBBM issues EO 53 reactivating and reconstituting Task Force El Niño
MANILA — To ensure the country’s readiness to fight the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has reactivated and reconstituted the Task Force El Niño…
PCO invites Filipinos to join ‘Bagong Pilipinas’ kick-off rally on Sunday
MANILA — The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) is inviting the Filipino people to attend the “Bagong Pilipinas” kick-off rally at the Quirino Grandstand in Manila City on January 28, Sunday.…
PBBM reorganizes NICA to ensure national security, promote national interest amid evolving threats
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has re-organized the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA) in a bid to strengthen the agency’s intelligence gathering and analysis to ensure national security…
PGLDN-PAO distributes P4.8M agri-fishery livelihood support
TUBOD, Lanao del Norte (PIA) — The provincial government, through the Provincial Agriculture Office (PAO), distributed various agri-fishery livelihood support worth P4.8 million to farmers, fisherfolk, and women associations in…
Palace declares February 9 special non-working day for Chinese New Year
MANILA — Malacañang issued Proclamation No. 453 declaring Friday, February 9, 2024, a special non-working day throughout the country for the celebration of the Chinese New Year. “The declaration of…
PBBM issues EO No. 52, institutionalizing and expanding DSWD’s Pag-abot Program for street dwellers, other poor and vulnerable individuals
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued Executive Order (EO) No. 52 on Thursday, institutionalizing and expanding the Pag-abot Program of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) to…
PBBM urges Sto. Niño devotees to translate their faith into action, spread the message of hope, love and joy
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined the millions of devotees of Señor Sto. Niño in celebrating the Sinulog Festival as he urged them to translate their faith into…
Palace issues AO No. 15 directing gov’t offices for efficient, judicious energy utilization
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. issued on Tuesday Administrative Order No. 15 directing government agencies for the accelerated implementation of the Government Energy Management Program (GEMP) efforts to…
25,000 community gardens established under PBBM’s “Kalinisan Day” campaign
MANILA — From eight gardens implemented in 2023, there are now 25,000 barangays with community gardens in the country under the “Kalinisan Day” campaign of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.…
BARMM’s 5th founding anniversary signifies collective aspirations, says CM Ebrahim
COTABATO CITY—The celebration of the 5th Founding Anniversary of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) officially kicked off following the traditional striking of the ‘gong’ by Chief Minister…
Govt’s investment promotion efforts working with inauguration of JG Summit’s P150B Batangas Petrochem Complex – PBBM
MANILA — The inauguration of the P150B Expanded JG Summit Petrochemical Manufacturing Complex in Batangas is a manifestation of business confidence and that the administration’s investment promotion policies are working,…
PBBM enjoins government offices, private sector to support PH hosting of 11th Asian Age Group Championship
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged all government offices and the private sector to support the 11th Asian Age Group Championship to be hosted by the Philippines next…
BARMM to improve mobile operations with SUBATRA’s support
MARAWI CITY–Two vehicles intended to support the Bangsamoro Government’s emergency and technical operations were turned over by the European Union (EU), through the Support to Bangsamoro Transition (SUBATRA) Programme on…
Boosting productivity key to ending hunger in PH by 2030
QUEZON CITY — A recent study by the state think tank, Philippine Institute for Development Studies (PIDS), finds that maintaining current economic trends will not be enough to ensure food…
PBBM directs gov’t agencies to consolidate PH tourism services to ensure seamless and pleasant travel for tourists; eyes sports and food travel as huge potential for tourism
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed government agencies to consolidate the country’s tourism system to make the Philippines competitive in the global tourism market. The President made…
PBBM reiterates dedication to uplift the lives of uniformed personnel
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reiterated on Wednesday his strong dedication to promote the well-being of the uniformed personnel and their family through the increased 2024 budget for…
PBBM, FL start collective revival of Pasig River as urban haven, communal hub
MANILA — It should be a collective goal to transform Pasig River as a multifaceted urban haven, where communities can reap benefits from, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on…
PBBM leads efforts to bring Pasig River back to its old glory through “Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli” project
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. led on Wednesday the ceremonial opening of the “Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli: Pasig River Urban Development Showcase Area,” as part of the administration’s…
PBBM assures to relentlessly pursue Pasig River rehab
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino people that the “Pasig Bigyang Buhay Muli” project will be pursued relentlessly as he personally oversees the endeavor with the…
Interagency efforts key to improved eBOSS implementation
QUEZON CITY — Under President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.’s whole-of-government approach, the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA), Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), Department of Information and Communications Technology…
PBBM orders Marina to standardize PH maritime practices to align with global benchmarks
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed on Wednesday the Maritime Industry Authority (Marina) to carry out the standardization of the Philippine maritime industry to make it at par…