PBBM confers awards to 10 LGUs with best anti-hunger initiatives
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized on Wednesday Local Government Units (LGUs) with exceptional anti-hunger initiatives. In his speech during the ‘Walang Gutom Awards’ in Malacañan, President Marcos…
PBBM to pour out P83-M aid on El Niño affected Negrense farmers, fisherfolk
BACOLOD CITY (PIA) — President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr. is expected to lead the ceremonial distribution of financial aid worth P10,000 each to 8,315 farmers and fisherfolk in Negros Occidental who…
Longest chicken ‘Dapla’ featured at 21st Tampakan’s Lumalay Festival
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Tampakan municipality held a second exhibition of their longest grilled chicken dish in Soccsksargen, known as “Dapla Tampakan 2024,” to celebrate the town’s 55th founding…
LANDBANK grants P120-M loan to boost Basilan town’s agri, infra dev’t
Tuburan Mayor Jhaber S. Kallahal (2nd from right) and LANDBANK Senior Vice President Charlotte I. Conde (center) lead the signing of a P120-million loan agreement to finance the Municipal Government…
PLDT, Smart extend reach of AFP’s mobile e-learning hub in Visayas, enabling Mandaue City
PLDT Inc. and its wireless unit Smart Communications, Inc. (Smart) are boosting with connectivity the pilot run of the Armed Forces of the Philippines’ (AFP) Mobile E-Learning Hub in Barangay…
PBBM gin-agda ang mga Pilipino sa pagselebrar sang 126th Philippine Independence Day
SYUDAD SANG ILOILO (PIA) – Gin-agda ni Pangulong Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang mga Pilipino sa pagselebrar sang 126th Independence Day sang pungsod, pinaagi sa pila ka mga aktibidad. “Kaya…
PBBM nagmando sang pagpasangkad sang 4Ps kalakip ang nagabusong, nagapasuso nga mga kababainhan
SYUDAD SANG ILOILO (PIA) — Agud mapasiguro ang ikaayong lawas sang sang mga bata sa nahauna nga 1,000 nga adlaw sini, ginmanduan ni Presidente Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ang paglakip…
TH-SG wind and solar power projects fast tracked by PH govt
MAKATI CITY— In a move to advance sustainable investments in the country, the Board of Investments (BOI) granted Nexif Ratch Energy Investments Pte. Ltd. (NREI) the Certificate of Endorsement for…
Experts advocate for comprehensive strategy to achieve Universal Broadband Access in the Philippines
QUEZON CITY — Establishing a multifaceted approach involving market reforms, policy support, public investment, and proactive strategy will enhance broadband infrastructure and ensure universal internet access in the Philippines. This…
KOREA AFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
MANILA — Government officials from the Philippines and Korea convened in a coordination meeting aimed at advancing the Laguna Lakeshore Road Network (LLRN) Project – Phase I and other Infrastructure…
TESDA welcomes newly appointed officials
TAGUIG CITY — The Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA) has welcomed two new Deputy Directors General appointed by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos, Jr. Last June 24, Director…
GSIS rolls out ₱6 B in emergency loans for Kanlaon eruption, El Ni-ño, Aghon victims
PASAY CITY — The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) has earmarked ₱6 billion in emergency loans for GSIS members and pensioners affected by the Mount Kanlaon eruption, El Niño, and…
We are 50 NNC: Sa PPAN, Sama-sama sa Nutrisyong Sapat, para sa Lahat
TAGUIG CITY — The National Nutrition Council (NNC) commemorates its 50th founding year on 25 June 2024, marking half a century of quality public service in improving the nutritional status…
Generals, flag officers back gov’t stand to assert PH sovereign rights in WPS
MANILA — The Association of Generals and Flag Officers (AGFO) on Monday supported the stand of the government to assert the country’s sovereign rights in the West Philippine Sea (WPS).…
DOT Region 12 targets more investors with ‘Soccsksargen Investment Forum’
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — To attract potential investors to the Soccsksargen region, the Department of Tourism (DOT) in the region conducted an investment forum on June 9 at the Diamond…
Army discovers NPA’s arm cache in Eastern Samar
ORMOC CITY – Government soldiers have recovered a firearm cache of the New People’s Army (NPA) following the revelation of former rebels in the hinterlands of Eastern Samar on June…
NHCP leads 22nd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day celebrations and commemoration of 126th Anniversary of the Start of the Siege of Baler
SAN MIGUEL, Bulacan – The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) will lead the nation in celebrating the 22nd Philippine-Spanish Friendship Day and commemorating the 126th Anniversary of the…
6th ‘Treasures of SOX’ showcases the best in Region 12
GENERAL SANTOS CITY — The Department of Tourism (DOT) in Region 12 held the annual ‘Treasures of SOX: A Travel and Trade Expo,’ from June 7–9, at the Midtown Atrium…
PBBM cites Pasig River rehab as reflection of ‘Bayanihan’ spirit
MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr. has branded the ongoing rehabilitation of the Pasig River as a reflection of “the unyielding resolve and Bayanihan spirit of the Filipinos”.…
China’s action in Ayungin was an aggressive, illegal use of force – gov’t
MANILA — In a joint statement by the Department of National Defense (DND), Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA) and the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) read by Defense…
RORE missions to Ayungin will continue – Defense Chief
MANILA — The government will continue its rotation and reprovision (RORE) missions to Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid China’s aggressive actions. Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro Jr.…
AFP’s morale high amid WPS challenges
MANILA — The morale of troops in the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is high amid challenges in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), according to Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro…
PBBM sees peaceful, orderly BARMM poll
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is confident that the first parliamentary election of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will be successful with the help of…
PH to continue diplomatic efforts amid row with China, says DFA official
MANILA — The Philippine government will continue its peace efforts in the diplomatic front amid China’s escalating attacks in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA)…
PLDT, Smart team up with DTI, Tiktok Shop for MSMEs’ digital upskilling in Negros Oriental
In a collaborative effort to uplift micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in Negros Oriental, PLDT Enterprise and Smart Communications Inc. (Smart), the corporate business arm and wireless unit of…