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,…
Bangsamoro lawmakers introduce bill to boost tourism
MARAWI CITY—A proposed measure has been filed in the Bangsamoro Parliament that will create a framework for the systematic development and promotion of the tourism industry in the region. Parliament…
Bangsamoro legislators file bill to improve rural electrification
MARAWI CITY―In response to the chronic issues in the electricity sector in the Bangsamoro region, a bill has been introduced in the parliamentary plenary to implement comprehensive solutions to the…
Ebrahim: Stronger BARMM gov’t-private sector partnership propels regional dev’t
MARAWI CITY—Bangsamoro Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim recognized the contributions of private sectors to peace and development as an instrument in propelling the region towards a brighter future. During the first…
Cruise ship’s visit in Northern Samar boosts tourism potential
TACLOBAN CITY — The picturesque island town of Biri in Northern Samar province welcomed a significant milestone as the Australian cruise ship, Coral Adventurer, made its successful port call on…
PBBM seeks LGU assistance in relocating families living in danger zones after the Nov. 17-Sarangani quake
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. sought the assistance of local governments in Soccsksargen on Thursday in relocating families living in danger zones following the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that…
PBBM orders DPWH to prioritize assessment of gov’t infrastructures affected by earthquake in Sarangani
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. tasked the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) and other agencies on Thursday to immediately assess the damage to major government infrastructures…
PBBM to prioritize reconstruction of schools, hospitals in earthquake-stricken areas in Mindanao
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Thursday to prioritize the re-construction of public schools and hospitals, which were damaged by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck Sarangani…
PBBM reaps fruit of US visit with ‘Healthway Cancer Care Hospital’ inauguration in Taguig City
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is starting to reap the fruit of his working visit to California with the inauguration of the Healthway Cancer Care Hospital (HCCH) on…
PH ready to take off as leading investment hub in Asia—PBBM
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. touted the Philippines as a soon-to-be leading investment hub in Asia with its solid reform agenda and unabated growth amid headwinds. “A wealth of opportunity…
Almost P20-B allocated for COVID-19 compensation by 2024
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to sustaining financial support for the nation’s healthcare as well as non-healthcare professionals with the proposed allocation of P19.962 billion…
PBBM showcases strong PH economy
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., together with the country’s economic team, will showcase the strong Philippine economy which grew to 5.9 percent in the third quarter of 2023, during the…
Pagpapalabas ng pondo sa dagdag silid-aralan sa bansa, aprubado na ng DBM
Asahan na ng mga mag-aaral at guro ang maitatayong karagdagang mga silid-aralan makaraang aprubahan na ni Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman ang kahilingan ng Department…
DBM approves funds for additional 120 classrooms nationwide
Learners and teachers can expect more classrooms to be built in various schools as Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman approved the joint request of the…
Unveiling the ‘Mariano V. Sevilla’ historical marker
BULAKAN, Bulacan — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Chairman Emmanuel Franco Calairo, will unveil the historical marker, “Mariano V. Sevilla” on 23 November 2023,…
PBBM orders agencies, LGUs to make potable water readily available to flooded communities in Samar
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered agencies and local governments in Samar on Thursday to ensure the supply of sufficient potable water in communities affected by flooding, following…
Gov’t gears towards 50% renewable energy mix by 2030
DAVAO CITY – While Mindanao faces pressing energy and environmental challenges due to rapid industrialization and population growth, the national government set an ambitious target of achieving a 50 percent…
DA-10 supports MOGCHS’ Gulayan sa Paaralan
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY (PIA)–To promote food security and proper nutrition in schools, the Department of Agriculture-Regional Field Office (DA-RFO)-10, through Regional Executive Director Carlene C. Collado, turned over vegetable…
PH negotiating COC with other ASEAN members due to slowing-moving China-ASEAN negotiation, says PBBM
MANILA — The Philippines is negotiating a separate code of conduct (COC) with other Southeast Asian countries with which the Philippines has a territorial dispute over the West Philippine Sea,…
PBBM aims to make PH a tech hub with country’s young, talented workforce
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed optimism on Sunday about the Philippines’ potential as a technological hub, capitalizing on available technological advancements and aided by the country’s young…
PBBM: Vice President Sara Duterte does not deserve to be impeached
MANILA — Vice President Sara Duterte continues to enjoy the full support of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. amid impeachment calls against her as the latter emphasized that she does…
Security cooperation, capability enhancement with the US also covers economic, investment tie ups, says PBBM
MANILA — The Philippines and the United States are in the process of assessing how they could improve capabilities and coordination in multiple spheres encompassing military, political and economic, President…
PBBM: PH to remain a responsible neighbor in maintaining regional peace, stability
MANILA — The Philippines will continue to be a responsible neighbor and will always work to ensure peace, stability, and prosperity in the Indo-Pacific Region guided by the rules-based international…
PH won’t give up territory in WPS, PBBM reiterates
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos reiterated on Sunday that the Philippines will not cede any territory amid the territorial dispute in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) and will continue…
56 Oroquietanhon workers get more than P453-K DOLE-TUPAD salaries
OROQUIETA CITY, Misamis Occidental (PIA)–About 56 informal sector workers of Barangay San Vicente Alto, Oroquieta City, received their P453,600 worth of wages through the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE)-10…