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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…
PBBM: ‘TRABAHO PARA SA BAYAN ACT,’ A SIGNIFICANT MILESTONE TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE, INCLUSIVE PH DEV’T
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law on Wednesday the “Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act,” which seeks to address various labor challenges in the country, leading toward a sustainable and inclusive development of the “New Philippines.” In his speech during the ceremonial signing of Republic Act (RA) No. 11962, President Marcos thanked Senate President Juan…
PBBM ORDERS DA TO ASSESS, CONDUCT PRIORITIZATION OF FMR PROJECTS
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to prioritize farm-to-market road (FMR) projects to make sure that initiatives remain on track with the Farm-to-Market Roads National Plan (FMRNP). The President led a sectoral meeting on the updates on the implementation of the said national plan, where he emphhasized the need…
PBBM ASSURES FILIPINOS OF GOV’T EFFORTS TO BOOST PH AGRICULTURE SECTOR
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured the Filipino people on Tuesday that the administration is working hard to boost the agricultural sector in the Philippines and increase the local production and supply of the staple food in the country. In his speech during the 51st anniversary of the National Food Authority (NFA), President Marcos said…