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 names retired RTC judge as PCSO chair
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has appointed former president of the Philippine Judges Association and retired Marikina Regional Trial Court (RTC) Judge Felix P. Reyes as Chairman of…
PBBM: Over P600-M aid on standby for Aghon-hit Filipinos
MANILA — The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) has placed over P600 million in standby fund to help Filipinos affected by Typhoon Aghon, according to President Ferdinand R.…
PBBM: Gov’t to continue aiding Aghon victims
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Tuesday ordered government agencies to continue helping victims of Typhoon Aghon, which affected several regions in the country. “Kaya’t tuluyan kong inatasan…
LANDBANK delivers P2.5-B loans in support of rice farmers
MANILA — Amid the devastating impact of El Niño on local harvests, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) remains aggressive in extending financial support to rice farmers as total loans…
DOE calls on public to conserve energy amid Typhoon Aghon
MANILA — The Department of Energy (DOE) on Monday called for public cooperation to minimize use of electricity following the substantial decrease of available power supply in Luzon amid the…
PBBM signs ‘Eddie Garcia Law’ to protect movie, TV workers
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has signed a law stemming from the demise of legendary actor Eddie Garcia. Signed on May 24, Republic Act 11996 or the “Eddie Garcia Law”…
Energy Resiliency Task Force: Power will soon be restored in Aghon-affected areas
MANILA — The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the public on Monday that electricity supply will soon be restored in areas affected by Typhoon Aghon after damaged…
PH embarks on nationwide consultations for 4th Philippine Human Rights Plan; holds initial leg for Northern, Central Luzon in Pampanga
ANGELES, Pampanga — Nationwide consultations have begun for the crafting of the 4th Philippine Human Rights Plan (PHRP4), reaffirming the State’s commitment to uphold and advance human rights as a…
PBBM extends P1.2-M humanitarian aid; allots P3 billion standby fund for Aghon-hit areas
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended P1.2 million humanitarian assistance and readied over P3 billion standby funds to ensure a wider and faster distribution of government relief to…
‘Katedral ng Tagbilaran’ historical marker unveiling
Tagbilaran, BOHOL — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) led by its Executive Director Carminda R. Arevalo, will unveil the historical marker, “Katedral ng Tagbilaran” on 30 May,…
LTO extends sked for driver’s license renewal
MANILA — The Land Transportation Office (LTO) has extended the schedule for the renewal of driver’s license. According to Plates Unit officer-in-charge Nivette Amber Pastorite, the extension is part of…
PBBM: Inbound tourists doubled in 2023
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday boasted the country’s increasing inbound tourism in 2023 as the Philippines made an impressive recovery of the COVID-19 pandemic, doubling entry…
PBBM signs law for accounting of PH natural resources
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has approved a law that will provide the government an accounting of the country’s natural resources. Signed by the Chief Executive on May…
PBBM’s target for DAR: 1 million CLOAs by 2028
MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Agrarian Reform (DAR) to issue one million certificates of land ownership award (CLOAs) before his term ends in 2028. The…
PBBM orders LGUs, emergency services to be vigilant vs ‘Aghon’; prioritize people’s welfare
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. on Sunday ordered Local Government Units (LGUs), emergency services, and all relevant agencies to monitor Tropical Storm Aghon as it continues to move…
CCC, LGUs ramp up efforts to implement national climate plans, strategies
MANILA — The Climate Change Commission (CCC) highlighted the crucial role of the local government units (LGUs) in the localized implementation of national climate change mitigation and adaptation plans during…
National Security Adviser, Philippine Coast Guard Commandant inaugurate new monitoring station in Itbayat, Batanes
MANILA — The National Security Adviser, Gen. Eduardo Año, and the Philippine Coast Guard Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan, inaugurated the Philippine Coast Guard Monitoring Station in Itbayat, Batanes on May…
Fisherfolk, farmers in Maguindanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Lanao del Sur receive over PhP30 million cash assistance from PBBM
MANILA — Over PhP30 million in cash assistance were personally extended by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to the fishermen and farmers affected by the El Niño phenomenon in Maguindanao…
PBBM orders whole-of-gov’t approach to brace for La Niña phenomenon
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday ordered the national government agencies to closely coordinate with the local government units (LGUs) in preparation ahead of the La Niña…
PBBM vows stability in Maguindanao
MANILA — While armed conflict left a mark in Maguindanao, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured its people of the government’s commitment to preserve stability in the province. In his…
PBBM salutes Marines for bringing peace in Mindanao
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. commended Thursday the Joint Task Force (JTF) Tawi-Tawi for helping the government attain peace in Mindanao, resulting in enhanced tourism and business activities…
PBBM is first PH President to visit Tawi-Tawi task force headquarters in Bongao – Marine Commander
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. made history on Thursday for being the first Filipino President to visit the Joint Task Force Tawi-Tawi headquarters in Bongao municipality, according to…
PBBM commits all gov’t efforts to help Mindanao
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. committed a whole-of-government approach to deliver assistance to needy Filipinos in far-flung areas of Mindanao including Tawi-Tawi and Basilan. In his speech during…
PBBM aid for Mindanao continues; over PhP20M given to El Niño-hit farmers, fisherfolk in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan
MANILA — More than PhP20 million in financial assistance were personally distributed by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the El Niño phenomenon…