DA’s efforts in disaster resilience prompt food security
QUEZON CITY — The Department of Agriculture (DA) joins the nation in commemorating the 36th National Disaster Resilience Month under this year’s theme ‘Bantayog ng Katatagan at ang Pagbubuklod sa…
PBBM to PNP: Reduce crime further
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday directed the Philippine National Police (PNP) to further reduce the crime rate in the country despite the notable decrease in the…
PBBM orders creation of centralized system for reporting online child sexual abuse
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the creation of a centralized system for detecting and reporting online sexual abuse of children. The move, according to President Marcos,…
PBBM gov’t warns against settlement of child sexual abuse, exploitation cases at brgy level
MANILA — In line with President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive, the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) on Wednesday warned barangay officials not to settle cases of online…
DILG to capacitate VAWC desks for improved handling of OSAEC cases in barangays
MANILA — The Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) will capacitate the Violence Against Women and Children (VAWC) desks to improve the handling of online sexual abuse and exploitation…
PBBM declares June 17 a regular holiday to observe Eid’l Adha
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared June 17, Monday as a regular holiday to give way for the observance of Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice.…
PBBM admin eyeing for P29 per kilo of rice for the poor with newly approved tariff rates
MANILA — The government is aiming for a P29 per kilo of rice for the poor, following the NEDA Board’s approval of the new Comprehensive Tariff Program for 2024-2028 to…
NEDA Board approves Comprehensive Tariff Program calibrating current tariff rates until 2028 to lower prices of goods
MANILA — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Monday the Comprehensive Tariff Program aimed at calibrating the current tariff…
NEDA Board keeps tariff rates on corn, pork, mechanically-deboned meat
MANILA — The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board has maintained the reduced tariff rates on corn, pork and mechanically-deboned meat to ensure a stable supply of these basic…
Infra projects of Build Better More crucial to economic growth — NEDA
MANILA — The infrastructure Flagship projects (IFPs) under the Build Better More program of the government is crucial to the economic progress of the country, the National Economic and Development…
Substantial RCEF collection seen despite calibration of 2024-2028 tariff rates
MANILA — The government can still collect substantial import duty for the Rice Competitiveness Enhancement Fund (RCEF) despite the National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Board’s approval of the Comprehensive…
PBBM: Gov’t on top of Kanlaon Volcano eruption
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured all the residents affected by the Kanlaon Volcano eruption of the government’s continued support as he enforced a whole-of-government approach to ensure…
PH calls for urgent and transformative climate action at SB60
BONN, Germany – The Philippines called for urgent and transformative climate action at the joint opening plenary of the 60th Sessions of the Subsidiary Body for Scientific and Technological Advice…
Philippines, Netherlands seek to forge stronger defense ties
QUEZON CITY — Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto C. Teodoro, Jr. and Dutch Defense Minister Kajsa Ollongren vowed to further step up their bilateral defense and security relations, notably in the…
PDIC to sell residential lots via public e-bidding on June 26-27
MAKATI — The Philippine Deposit Insurance Corporation (PDIC) is set to sell through electronic public bidding (e-bidding) a total of 72 residential lots on its e-bidding portal, https://assetsforsale.pdic.gov.ph, starting at…
LANDBANK launches GoBayani digital deposit account for OFWs
MANILA — Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) is launching its new GoBayani savings account designed to financially empower OFWs and overseas Filipinos with secure and reliable banking services. LANDBANK…
Zelenskyy thanks PBBM for PH support to Ukraine
MANILA — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Monday expressed gratitude to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on the Philippines’ clear position on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine’s territories and for its support…
PBBM signs law for teachers’ yearly allowance
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on legislators from both houses of Congress to continue working together with the executive branch to improve people’s lives and to craft…
Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act a recognition of teachers’ sacrifices — PBBM
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Monday said the signing of the Kabalikat sa Pagtuturo Act, which provides for higher yearly allowance for mentors, is a recognition to…
PBBM thanks lawmakers for passing Eddie Garcia Law
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday, thanked Congress for its passage of the Eddie Garcia Law, crafted to protect the welfare of workers in the movie and…
Gov’t addressing challenges in educational system – PBBM
MANILA — Much needs to be done to strengthen the Philippine educational system, promote social welfare, secure the nation and move forward for development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. declared…
PH, Ukraine vow to strengthen diplomatic relations
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed on Monday to further strengthen the 32-year-old diplomatic ties between the Philippines and Ukraine. Ukraine is set…
PBBM cites father’s role in peaceful settlement of disputes among nations via 1982 Manila Declaration
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted the role played by his late father, former president Ferdinand E. Marcos Sr. for the peaceful settlement of disputes among nations through…
PBBM: PH to build defense capacities, keep investing in diplomacy
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday highlighted the plans of the Philippines to boost its defense capabilities and continue strengthening alliances with other countries. “As we work…
PH committed to genuine peace, ASEAN centrality — PBBM
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. defended the Philippines from accusations that it is destroying the peace in the Indo–Pacific and deviating from the real concept of centrality in…