Marcos to consider giving rice instead of cash to 4Ps beneficiaries – DA exec

Jean Mangaluz 02/13/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will seriously consider a suggestion to provide rice, rather than cash, to recipients of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). Department of Agriculture (DA) Usec. Roger Navarro revealed this in…

Marcos wants ‘strategy’ to address brain drain

Luisa Cabato 02/09/2024

MANILA, Philippines — In response to the persistent issue of brain drain in the country, President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. urged the development of a strategy aimed at persuading graduates to remain in the Philippines and contribute…

600 join anti-SONA protest in Cebu

Niña Mae C. Oliverio 07/24/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 600 members of cause-oriented groups gathered in downtown Cebu City a few hours ahead of the State of the Nation Address (SONA) of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday, July 24,…

Bongbong Marcos to Filipinos on Holy Week: Be better agents of change, conveyors of truth

Zacarian Sarao 04/02/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Palm Sunday enjoined Filipinos to “‘become better agents of change and conveyors of truth” as the nation marls the start of the observance of Holy Week.  In a statement,…

Vanessa Hudgens named PH global tourism ambassador

Inquirer.net 03/30/2023

“High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens was named a global tourism ambassador for the Philippines during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday, March 30. The honorary title was given by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Department…

Marcos admits not finishing ‘special diploma’ from UA&P

Daphne Galvez 03/14/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday revealed that he did not finish his special diploma course in economics at the University of Asia and the Pacific (UA&P) in Pasig City. Marcos made the…

1,000 cops to secure PBBM’s Cebu visit on Monday

Pegeen Maisie M. Sararaña 02/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — At least 1,000 uniformed policemen will be deployed as part of the security team during the presidential visit in Cebu on Monday, Feb. 27. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is making his first…

BBM summons China envoy over rising Chinese actions vs PH coast guard, fishermen

Daphne Galvez 02/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has summoned Chinese Ambassador Huang Xilian to express “his serious concern” over the “increasing” actions by China against the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) and Filipino fishermen. Malacañang said Marcos…

Marcos Jr. taps private sector to digitize national ID system

Daphne Galvez 01/15/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. is asking the private sector to help the government digitize the national ID system. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos appealed during his meeting with the Private…

Bongbong Marcos vows to improve, invest more in PH transport system

Daphne Galvez 01/09/2023

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday vowed that his administration would continue to invest and improve the country’s transportation system to ultimately benefit the nation. He made the remark during the launching of…

Marcos Jr. rings in New Year with unity call: ‘Bayanihan’ will keep us going

Beatrice Pinlac 01/01/2023

MANILA, Philippines – President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Sunday urged Filipinos to “embody the true meaning of solidarity” in 2023 as he stressed that the spirit of “bayanihan” will keep the nation going amid all challenges.…

Majority of Filipinos approve, trust Marcos Jr.

Daphne Galvez 12/04/2022

MANILA, Philippines — Most adult Filipinos approve of and trust President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., according to a survey of the OCTA Research Group released on Wednesday. Based on OCTA’s Tugon ng Masa poll, which surveyed 1,200…

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