PBBM VOWS TO STRENGTHEN, EXPAND PH-TIMOR LESTE BILATERAL RELATIONS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. vowed on Friday to strengthen and continue to expand the 21-year-old diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Timor-Leste.  “I hope that these exchanges – this visit of yours will be the beginning of more exchanges between our two countries,” President Marcos told Timor-Leste President José Ramos-Horta in a bilateral meeting…

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PBBM ADMIN HIGHLIGHTS ECONOMIC BENEFITS OF PHP29.3-BILLION PCG MARITIME SAFETY CAPABILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IMPLEMENTATION

The economic benefits of carrying out the Php29.3-billion third phase of the Maritime Safety Capability Improvement Project for the Philippine Coast Guard outweigh the cost, the government’s socioeconomic planning secretary said on Thursday. The National Economic and Development Authority Board, or NEDA Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved three high-impact projects during…

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PBBM DECLARES 2023-2033 AS ‘DEKADA NG KASAYSAYAN NG PILIPINAS’

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared 2023 to 2033 as “Dekada ng Kasaysayan ng Pilipinas,” part of the administration’s efforts to strengthen the Filipino people’s nationalism, respect for heroes and pride for the people’s accomplishment.  A two-page Proclamation No. 396 dated November 7 and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin directed the National Historical…

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NEDA BOARD APPROVES TPLEX EXTENSION, PURCHASE OF 5 PCG VESSELS, PBBM BRIDGES PROJECT DURING ITS 11TH MEETING — NEDA SECRETARY BALISACAN

The National Economic and Development Authority Board or NEDA Board, chaired by President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., approved on Thursday three high-impact projects during its eleventh meeting, involving the construction of major infrastructure projects and capability improvement for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG). “The Marcos administration remains steadfast in its dedication to enhancing connectivity, ramping…

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PBBM DECLARES “PHILIPPINE CRIMINOLOGY PROFESSION WEEK” EVERY NOVEMBER

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared November 3 to 9 of every calendar year as the “Philippine Criminology Week,” as part of the administration’s effort to recognize the importance of criminology profession in the Philippines.  A two-page Proclamation No. 397 dated November 7 and signed by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin highlighted the need…

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DA ENCOURAGES FILIPINOS TO AVOID RICE WASTAGE, BUY LOCALLY PRODUCED RICE AS PH OBSERVES NATIONAL RICE AWARENESS MONTH

As the country observes the National Rice Awareness Month, the Department of Agriculture (DA) is encouraging consumers to avoid rice wastage and to buy locally produced rice to help the farmers boost their income.  Dr. Karen Eloisa Barroga, Deputy Executive Director for Development of DA-PhilRice, said in a Palace press briefing that under the DA’s…

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PBBM ADMIN TO FOCUS ON PROVIDING BETTER JOB QUALITY FOR THE COUNTRY’S LABOR FORCE AND FURTHER REDUCE UNDEREMPLOYMENT

The Marcos administration vowed on Wednesday to continue working for a better job quality for the country’s labor force and further reduce underemployment. National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan said that the administration remains focused on improving the investment climate to attract businesses that generate quality employment. Balisacan cited the Philippine Statistics…

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