2023 September 20 MANILA – Residents living near the restive Mayon Volcano in Albay are reminded to wear masks to protect themselves from the harmful effects of ashfall. Face masks must be worn to cover the nose and mouth as volcanic ash can affect the respiratory system, eyes and overall health, the Department of Health said Wednesday in a public advisory....
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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr invited anew to visit France
2023 September 20 MANILA – French President Emmanuel Macron has renewed his invitation for President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to embark on a state visit to France. Macron’s invitation was relayed by newly-designated French Ambassador to the Philippines Marie Fontanel during the presentation of her credentials to Marcos in a ceremony at the Reception Hall of Malacañan Palace in Manila on...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr certifies General Appropriations Bill as urgent
2023 September 20 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has certified as urgent the enactment of House Bill 8980, or the 2024 General Appropriations Bill (GAB), Malacañang announced Wednesday. In a statement, Communications Secretary Cheloy Garafil said Marcos is seeking Congress’ immediate approval of the 2024 GAB to ensure the funding of different government programs and projects next year. Marcos,...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr still bullish on reducing price of rice to P20/kg
2023 September 19 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said Tuesday he is optimistic that he would attain his goal of bringing down the price of rice to PHP20 per kg. In a media interview on the sidelines of the distribution of confiscated sacks of imported rice in Zamboanga City, Marcos raised the likelihood of reducing prices once the agriculture...
DA to assist 500 young farmers in starting agribiz ventures
2023 September 19 MANILA – The government is looking to help over 500 young farmers to start their own agribusiness ventures this year. In a statement Tuesday, the DA said its expanded Young Farmers Challenge (YFC) Program under its Agribusiness and Marketing Assistance Service (AMAS) is helping 546 new young agriculturalists to venture in agribusiness in 2023. For this year, the...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr vows continued support for PNP but no mercy for rogue officers
2023 September 19 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday assured the Philippine National Police (PNP) of his administration’s continued support for its plans and programs aimed at improving the capabilities of its personnel. Marcos made the commitment during the oath-taking of the newly promoted star-rank officers of the PNP in a ceremony at the Heroes Hall of Malacañan...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr hails state workers’ dedication to public service
2023 September 19 MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday hailed the government’s 1.8 million workers for their commitment to providing quality service to all Filipinos. This, as Marcos joined the “meaningful and joyous” celebration of the 123rd Philippine Civil Service Anniversary in the country. “Today, we not only commemorate the anniversary of the Civil Service Commission, but also...
Philippines sees enhanced collaboration with Singapore
2023 September 18 MANILA – The Philippines and Singapore are expected to have enhanced cooperation following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s meeting with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong over the weekend. In his official social media accounts, Marcos said he discussed important matters over dinner with Lee and Wong on Sunday. “The discussions with...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr reaps enhanced collaboration on successful official visit to Singapore
2023 September 18 The Philippine government can expect enhanced collaboration with the government of Singapore as a fruit of the promising discussion between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong, and Deputy Prime Minister Lawrence Wong over the weekend. In his official social media accounts, President Marcos said he had a chance to discuss important matters...
PLDT, SMC, Ayala, BDO, Jollibee, Metrobank among world’s best companies
2023 September 16 Six Philippine conglomerates —PLDT, Ayala Corp., San Miguel Corp., BDO Unibank, Metrobank, Jollibee Foods Corp. — made it to the list of 750 “World’s Best Companies 2023” by TIME Magazine and analytics partner Statista. According to the Time.com, the inaugural list of world’s best companies was based on a formula of revenue growth, employee-satisfaction surveys, and rigorous environmental, social,...
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr gets mobbed by surprised OFWs in Singapore
2023 September 17 President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. received a rockstar welcome from overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) at a mall during a surprise visit on Sunday at the sidelines of his official visit to Singapore. The President arrived at Lucky Plaza Mall at around noon to say hello to OFWs who usually gather at the popular mall for Filipinos along...
Philippine crime rate drops by 7.84%
2023 September 16 MANILA — The crime rate in the Philippines has dropped by 7.84 percent, Philippine National Police (PNP) chief Gen. Benjamin Acorda Jr. said on Saturday. “I’m pleased to announce that the overall crime rate has a significant decrease this year. From Jan. 1 to Sept. 15, 2023, we recorded 11,975 fewer incidents compared to the same period last...