2023 May 27 DEVELOPMENT. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. delivers a speech during the launch of the private sector-led Pier 88, a smart port system in Liloan, Cebu province on Saturday (May 27, 2023). Trips from Liloan to Mactan Island and vice versa will soon be reduced from the usual two hours by land to just ...
2023 May 27 NOT ABSOLUTE. A woman claims her renewed passport at a mall in Quezon City on Friday (May 26, 2023). The law recognizes the constitutional right to travel unless it will impair national security, public safety or public health. MANILA – Tampering with documents when attempting to go out of the country will do a...
2023 May 26 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ______________________________________________________________________ MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s advocacy to uphold rules-based international order has earned support from the member states of Group of Seven (G7) and Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (QUAD), Malacañang said on Friday. The expression of support was relayed to Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil by Japanese...
2023 May 26 MRT-3 (Photo courtesy of Japan Embassy) ______________________________________________________________________ MANILA – The Philippines and Japan signed Friday the exchange of notes for the 17.4 billion yen loan that would finance the second phase of the MRT-3 rehabilitation. Signing for Japan is Chargé d’Affaires ad interim Kenichi Matsuda of the Embassy of Japan and Foreign Affairs Secretary...
2023 May 26 NAVY MODERNIZATION. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. inspects the Philippine Navy’s BRP Gener Tinangag during the Navy’s 125th anniversary at the PN Headquarters in Roxas Boulevard on Friday (May 26, 2023). In his speech, Marcos pledged to provide full support for the Navy’s modernization of assets and enhancement of defense capabilities. ______________________________________________________________________...
2023 May 26 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ______________________________________________________________________ MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday said he is not bent on imposing a total ban on the deployment of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) to Kuwait. Reacting to lawmakers’ call for a total deployment ban to Kuwait, Marcos expressed opposition to the idea, saying...
2023 May 26 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ______________________________________________________________________ MANILA – The national government is in constant communication with the local government units (LGUs) to ensure proper disaster response, as Super Typhoon Mawar threatens to batter the country, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Friday. “We are in constant contact with the local governments para makita natin what...
2023 May 26 Toronto—Strong humanitarian partnerships to navigate complex geopolitical realities are crucial in bringing Afghans to safety in Canada. The Government of Canada continues to work with like-minded countries, partners in the region and non-governmental organizations to facilitate the safe movement of Afghans destined for Canada. As part of a growing partnership with the...
2023 May 26 Vancouver—Families are meant to be together, especially during life’s big moments like moving to a new country. That is why Canada is working to help families reunite more quickly and easily, and support themselves once in Canada. Today, the Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, joined by the Honourable...
2023 May 26 The City of Toronto has started to issue 2023 final property tax bills, the second of two tax bills mailed to property owners each year. The 2023 interim tax bill was mailed in January. New this year, residents can register for the City’s new electronic billing (eBilling) option and receive their property...