Gadon’s first project as anti-poverty czar? ‘BBM: Batang Busog, Malusog’

Beatrice Pinlac 06/27/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Controversial lawyer Larry Gadon’s first project as the newly-appointed Presidential Adviser for Poverty Alleviation is a nutrition program called “BBM: Batang Busog, Malusog.” Aside from relaying the message that a well-fed child is a…

On Seafarers’ Day, Marcos hails their ‘courage, resilience’ amid challenges

Faith Argosino 06/25/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday honored seafarers for their courage and resilience, recognizing their contribution to nation-building, as well as energy and food production in line with the country’s celebration of Seafarers’…

June 28 a regular holiday for Eid’l Adha

Jean Mangaluz 06/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. declared Eid’l Adha, or the Feast of Sacrifice as a regular holiday throughout the country. The declaration released on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, was made following the recommendation of…

Marcos notes ‘abuses’ in Duterte drug war

Marlon Ramos 05/06/2023

WASHINGTON—President Marcos on Thursday (Friday in Manila) acknowledged that “abuses” were committed and that the human rights situation became a cause for concern during the previous administration, when his predecessor Rodrigo Duterte waged a bloody antidrug crackdown that claimed the lives…

BBM to military: Adjust accordingly to South China Sea dispute

Daphne Galvez 02/28/2023

MANILA, Philippines — Amid tension in the South China Sea, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday told the military that the Philippines should “adjust accordingly” to the situation. Marcos said the Philippines faces a “more complex…

Pag-IBIG contribution hike suspended in 2023

Beatrice Pinlac - @inquirerdotnet 01/06/2023

MANILA, Philippines – The Home Development Mutual Fund or Pag-IBIG Fund has announced the suspension of the scheduled hike in its members’ monthly contribution this year, citing the need to provide financial relief to Filipinos recovering from…

From 2016 to 2022: Provinces’ flip key to Marcos win

Kurt dela Peña 05/17/2022

MANILA, Philippines—Far different from 2016, when Leni Robredo took down Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vice presidential bid by a hairline, the 2022 election saw Marcos win in 64 out of 81 provinces. Robredo, who won in 42 provinces…

Bongbong Marcos gives short statement after leading partial and unofficial presidential tally

Micah Sophia C. Marcellones 05/10/2022

CEBU, Philippines —Presidential frontrunner Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. gave a short statement via Facebook live after partial and unofficial results of the 2022 elections show him at the top. Marcos thanked his supporters, “Its not yet over,…

Bongbong & Sara in Cebu this Nov. 26 as guests for LMP conference

Morexette Marie B. Erram 11/26/2021

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Former Senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio will be in Cebu again but this time, officially as a tandem for next year’s elections. Liloan Mayor Christina Frasco confirmed…

Duterte claims Bongbong Marcos, Robredo ‘pro-communists’

Daniza Fernandez - @inquirerdotnet 11/14/2021

MANILA, Philippines — President Rodrigo Duterte has claimed that presidential aspirants Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Vice President Leni Robredo are pro-communists. In an interview with pro-Duterte vlogger Byron Cristobal, known online as Banat By, that aired…

Marcos promises ‘unifying leadership’ if elected president

Mae Fhel Gom-os 10/23/2021

  MANDAUE CITY, Cebu- Former senator Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. said he wants to adopt a “unifying leadership” if he is elected as the country’s next president in 2022. He said that the Filipinos are already tired…

Marcos: If I win as president, I will continue to develop Cebu as an economic hub

Mae Fhel Gom-os 10/22/2021

MANDAUE CITY, Philippines — A presidential aspirant is promising to continue to develop Cebu as an economic hub by building more infrastructure to help it to grow further. “Cebu is still the economic center of the Visayas.…

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