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PBBM congratulates EJ Obiena for winning PH’s first gold, other medalists in 19th Asian Games
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. extended his congratulations to pole vaulter EJ Obiena for bagging the first gold medal of the Philippines, and to all other athletes who made remarkable performances, in the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China. “Congratulations, EJ, on clinching our first gold medal in men’s pole vault at the 19th Asian…
BOC continues issuance of warrants of seizure, detention against suspected smugglers and hoarders; files economic sabotage cases before DOJ
In line with the directive of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to combat hoarding and illegal importation of rice, the Bureau of Customs (BOC) has discovered over 200,000 sacks of rice in four different warehouses in Bulacan, prompting the issuance of warrants of seizure and detention. The BOC told the Office of the President that…
PBBM: DEFENSE OF WEST PHILIPPINE SEA FOR FILIPINO FISHERMEN, TERRITORIAL RIGHTS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. stood firm on Friday that the Philippines is leaning away from any form of conflict on issues hounding the West Philippine Sea but emphasized that the government has to stand firm on its defense to protect the welfare of the fishermen and the country’s territorial rights. “Umiiwas nga tayo sa…
PBBM LAUDS SIARGAO OFFICIALS, RESIDENTS FOR THEIR RESILIENCY AFTER TYPHOON ODETTE
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. lauded the local government officials and residents of Siargao on Friday for their resiliency, unity and strength when the island was hit by Typhoon Odette in December 2021. “I also want to congratulate ang mga local government officials sa inyong pagbangon mula sa naging damage, naging kamatayan dahil [sa] pagdaan…
PBBM LAUNCHES ‘FOOD STAMP’ PROGRAM IN CARAGA; OFFICIALLY KICKS OFF ‘ZERO HUNGER’ CAMPAIGN
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. officially launched the Food Stamp Program (FSP) of the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Friday as he led the distribution of the Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) Cards to beneficiaries, paving the way for the administration’s ‘zero hunger’ campaign. In his speech during the launching of the FSP…
PBBM ORDERS GOV’T AGENCIES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL BENEFITS FOR AFP, UNIFORMED PERSONNEL; HONORS FALLEN POLICE, MILITARY MEMBERS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed concerned government agencies on Friday to ensure the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP), as he recognized the contributions of the members of the military and the police who died or were wounded while performing their duties. “Ang mga tulong medikal, pinansiyal, pang-edukasyon, trabaho, pabahay, at…
PBBM SUSPENDS LGU COLLECTION OF ‘PASS-THROUGH FEES’ ON NATIONAL ROADS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the local government units (LGUs) to suspend the collection of the “pass-through fees” to ensure the efficient movement of goods across regions aligned with the government’s strategies to revitalize local industries under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028. A three-page Executive Order No. 41 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas…
Balik Scientists honored for their contributions in the Philippine S&T sector
A total of 45 Balik Scientists were recognized together with their respective host institutions during the 9th Annual Balik Scientist Program (BSP) Convention on 27 September 2023 at the Quest Plus Conference Center, Clark, Pampanga. The BSP Convention is an annual gathering of Balik Scientists, host institutions, and stakeholders that showcases the accomplishments and contributions…
PBBM PAVES THE WAY FOR NURSING UNDERBOARD GRADUATES TO WORK AS CLINICAL CARE ASSOCIATES
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the importance of “overcoming the handicaps” of the healthcare system in the Philippines by allowing nursing underboard graduates to work as clinical care associates. The President made the pitch during the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Thursday for the launch of the Clinical Care Associates (CCA) Upskilling Program, designed…
FRENCH MINISTERS SET TO VISIT PH TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL TIES, FORGE MORE COOPERATION
A group of French ministers is set to visit the country before the end of the year as part of the efforts to strengthen the Philippine-France bilateral ties and forge more cooperation. In a telephone call last Wednesday, French President Emmanuel Macron told President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. of the upcoming visit of the French…