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PBBM EXTENDS CONDOLENCES, SYMPATHIES TO WIFE OF FILIPINO WHO DIED IN ISRAEL; ORDERS PH AMBASSADOR TO PROVIDE ALL ASSISTANCE
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. personally extended his condolences and sympathies to the wife of the 42-year-old Filipino who was killed on Saturday in the ongoing conflict between Israeli forces and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. In a telephone call on Wednesday evening, President Marcos assured the wife that the Philippine government will provide all…
PBBM PROMISES FULL GOV’T SUPPORT TO RELATIVES OF TWO FILIPINOS KILLED IN ISRAEL
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has personally extended his condolences and sympathies to the relatives of the two Filipinos killed in Israel, and promised them full government assistance. “Mahirap itong nangyari sa ’yo. Lahat ng assistance na kailangan mo gagawin ng gobyerno. Lahat … Pati ‘yung pagbalik sa bangkay… at pagka magkaroon ng chance, magulo…
PBBM DECLARES OCTOBER 10-16 AS “LINGGO NG LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA”
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared October 10 to 16 of every year as “Linggo ng Lupong Tagapamayapa” in a bid to increase public awareness of the barangay officials’ role in maintaining peace and order in the community. “There is a need to increase public awareness on the functions of the Lupong Tagapamayapa, and…
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…