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PBBM thanks Israel government for rescuing Filipinos torn between Israel-Hamas conflict
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. met with Israeli Ambassador Ilan Fluss in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday afternoon, where the chief executive thanked the Israel government for rescuing over 20 Filipinos and bringing them to safety. Among those who were rescued by the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) were overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) from the town of…
Dapitan City aims to boost economy by lifting travel ban for international tourists
DAPITAN CITY, ZAMBOANGA DEL NORTE – Dapitan City, the top tourist destination in Zamboanga Peninsula, received a significant boost in tourism after hosting the Foreign Armed Forces Attaché (FAFA) Corps from October 6 to 9, 2023, for the 2nd Semester FAFA Tour. The Armed Forces of the Philippines, under the leadership of Chief of Staff Gen. Romeo Brawner Jr.,…
Rizal Heritage Takes Centerstage During FAFAs Visit in Dapitan
Dapitan City- The City Government of Dapitan in partnership with Glorious Fantasyland takes the Foreign Armed Forces Attaches (FAFAs) and their families to one of Dapitan’s tourism highlight-the Rizal Heritage Tour on October 07, 2023 in Dapitan City. Mayor Seth Jalosjos of the City of Dapitan led the tour along with City Council Members commencing…
PBBM SADDENED BY DEATH OF TWO FILIPINOS IN ISRAEL; VOWS CONTINUED SUPPORT TO FILIPINOS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed sadness over the death of two Filipino nationals who were killed in the ongoing Israel-Hamas conflict as he denounced the violence and terror attacks. The President likewise vowed continued support to affected Filipinos. “My heart is heavy upon hearing confirmation of the deaths of two Filipinos in Israel. The…
PBBM OFFICIALLY ORDERS LIFTING OF RICE PRICE CAP
Citing the increasing supply of rice stocks and decreasing rice prices in the market, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has officially ordered the lifting of Executive Order No. 39, which sets the mandated price ceiling on regular and well-milled rice in the country. In a two-page Executive Order No. 42 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas…
PBBM, NEW SRI LANKAN AMBASSADOR AGREE TO CONSOLIDATE, STRENGTHEN PHILIPPINE-SRI LANKA RELATIONS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Sri Lankan Ambassador to the Philippines Chanaka Harsha Talpahewa agreed on Tuesday to further strengthen the warm and friendly Philippine-Sri Lanka relations and take it to the next level to ensure mutual benefit. During the presentation of Talpahewa’s credentials, President Marcos said that he is looking forward to continuing…
PBBM VOWS FOR STRONGER PH-UGANDA TIES AS HE WELCOMES NEW NON-RESIDENT ENVOY
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed hope on Tuesday that the Philippines and Uganda could find ways to strengthen their relationship as he welcomed Ambassador Betty Oyella Bigombe, the African country’s non-resident ambassador to the Philippines. “It’s a great pleasure for us to welcome you as the Ambassador from the Republic of Uganda to the…
DOST, LDN Partners to bring regional STI week celebration in Iligan City
The Department of Science and Technology, in partnership with the LDN Provincial Government, City Government of Iligan City, and the Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT), is set to conduct the 2023 Regional Science, Technology, and Innovation Week (RSTW) sa Amihanang Mindanao for the first time in Iligan City on October 11-13,…
AFP Identifies Dapitan as an R&R Site
Dapitan City- Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) designated City of Dapitan as the official rest and recreation facility for its personnel, officials and members from all service branches of the AFP during the visit of Armed Forces of the Philippines and Foreign Armed Forces Attaches at Dakak Resort, Dapitan City on Octobre 06-08, 2023….
SOON, THE USE OF ‘MARIJUANA’ WILL BE LEGAL
ADVOCATES of marijuana or medical cannabis’ use should never lose hope as its legalization will happen soon. It has been 10 years since advocates and supporters of turning the plant into medicine, have been pushing at the Senate and House of Representatives the legalization of its use. Now, the bills filed are with the technical…