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PBBM ADMIN SPELLS OUT PRIORITIES IN CASE ISRAEL-HAMAS WAR ESCALATES
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will prioritize the safety and well-being of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) as well as conserving energy in case the Israel-Hamas war escalates, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon said on Tuesday. In a press briefing in Malacañang, Edillon was asked about the impact of…
GOV’T ON RIGHT TRACK TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE RICE – NEDA
The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is on the right track in providing affordable rice in the market, according to National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Undersecretary Rosemarie Edillon. Edillon said in a Malacañang press briefing on Tuesday that the Marcos administration is now coming up with “economies of scale,” which will eventually…
PBBM DIRECTS DA TO SUPPORT AREAS LESS AFFECTED BY EL NIÑO TO SUSTAIN FOOD PRODUCTION
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed on Tuesday the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify support to provinces less affected by the El Niño phenomenon to increase food production as the administration vowed continued assistance to the most vulnerable sectors even as inflation eased in October. The Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) reported that inflation in…
PBBM EXHORTS DND, AFP TO MAXIMIZE, STRATEGICALLY ASSESS FORCES DEPLOYMENT AMID CURRENT AND FUTURE GEOPOLITICAL REALITIES
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. exhorted the Department of National Defense (DND) and the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday to conduct strategic review and to maximize forces deployment to ensure that strategies remain attuned to the current and future geopolitical challenges. “As we move now from focusing on ensuring internal security for…
PBBM WELCOMES EXPANSION OF BAGONG PILIPINAS SERBISYO FAIR WITH 335K BENEFICIARIES
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has welcomed the further expansion of the “Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair” to Sta. Cruz, Laguna on Saturday where various government services such as medical, financial, labor, education and several others were offered. Special Assistant to the President Antonio Ernesto Lagdameo Jr., who represented President Marcos during the event, said the…
JOEY AYALA: ‘MARIJUANA IS A GREAT MUSCLE RELAXANT’
SONGWRITER/SINGER Joey Ayala, a medical cannabis or marijuana use advocate said that the hemp is a great muscle relaxant. His father was sort of “supportive” of Ayala’s use of the plant in the 70’s when he was in high school. ”Kung gagamit ka niyan, dito ka lang sa bahay. Kung sa labas, baka antukin ka,…
KBL NORTH LUZON HOLDS ‘SUCCESSFUL’ CONFERENCE IN PAMPANGA
THE 2023 Kilusan ng Bagong Lipunan (KBL) North Luzon Conference became livelier with the launch of Miss KBL and band competitions during the event in Mabalacat, Pampanga recently. It was likewise a happy occasion with the personal appearance of former jukebox queen and ex- vice governor of Camarines Sur, Imelda Papin. The event held at…
PH CONSIDERED AS ONE OF THE WORLD’S TOP REMOTE WORK HUBS
A work and travel platform ranked the Philippines as one of the top Global Remote Work Hubs along with other ideal destinations in Asia, South America and Europe. The World Economic Forum (WEF) posted on Instagram the 10 fastest-growing remote work hubs in the world, based on the Nomad list, a platform where 10,000+ members…
JAPANESE PM KISHIDA ON A TWO-DAY OFFICIAL VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will undertake an official visit to the Philippines on November 3 to 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday. “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will officially welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the ceremonies at the Malacañan Palace on 03 November 2023,” the DFA said in…
PBBM CONGRATULATES BARANGAY, SK-ELECT OFFICIALS; REMINDS THEM TO BE HONEST AT ALL TIMES, SERVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. congratulated the newly elected and re-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the recently concluded elections on Monday as he reminded them to be honest at all times and to serve their constituents. In a video message early Tuesday, President Marcos emphasized that barangay and SK officials play an…