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PH, NZ eye elevating diplomatic ties
The Philippines and New Zealand are working on elevating their diplomatic relationship to a comprehensive partnership. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon had a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the recently concluded 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and Related Summits in Laos. Both leaders are looking forward to…
PBBM urges APT to boost food reserves amid threats from climate change
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday reiterated his call for ASEAN Plus Three (APT) to boost its staple food reserves to better prepare for crises threatening food security. In his speech at the 27th ASEAN Plus Three Summit in Laos, President Marcos re-echoed the 2024 World Risk Index where the Philippines was named among…
PH, Viet Nam reaffirm commitment to enhance strategic partnership
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Viet Nam Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed their commitment to enhance the strategic partnership between the Philippines and Viet Nam. In a bilateral meeting on Tuesday, President Marcos said the official engagements and discussions between the Philippines and Viet Nam two years ago are now bearing fruit. “We…
Salceda hails BBM signing of VAT on foreign digital services
House Ways and Means Committee Chairman, Albay Rep. Joey Sarte Salceda said the Philippine creatives sector, including artists, artisans, and producers, stands to gain the most from the VAT [Value Added Taxes] law on foreign digital services, which was signed by President Marcos on Tuesday. The principal author of the measure in the House of…
PBBM: Remember journalists who perished in pursuit of truth
It’s crucial for the country to remember the journalists who have sacrificed their lives in the relentless pursuit of truth, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Friday. During the 50th Anniversary of the Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. (PAPI) in Pasay City, President Marcos assured that the government remains committed to protecting journalists…
PAPI exec renews call to decriminalize libel
MANILA – An officer of the Publishers Association of the Philippines (PAPI) on Friday reiterated his call to decriminalize libel as the group celebrated its 50th anniversary at the Philippine International Convention Center in Pasay City. Johnny Dayang, PAPI chair emeritus, also expressed his hope for reduced impact of cyberlaws on press freedom, transparency and accountability…
PBBM assures journalists of continued gov’t support
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured Filipino journalists of the government’s unwavering efforts to protect their welfare and uphold their freedom as he called on them to foster responsible journalism. “Be assured that we are doubling down on our commitment to protect our journalists and to uphold press freedom. We stand with you, hand in…
Rep. Marcoleta Champions Major Funding Boost for Barangays with House Bill 9400
SAGIP Party-list Representative Rodante D. Marcoleta Representative Rodante Marcoleta has introduced House Bill 9400, a landmark proposal aimed at providing direct financial support to barangays nationwide. This initiative targets uplifting local communities, especially in 4th and 5th class municipalities, by reallocating underutilized government funds to strengthen local governance and empower barangay officials. A recent study…
DSWD spox assures enough relief supplies for ‘Enteng’- affected families
As part of its disaster response and operations for Tropical Storm ‘Enteng’, the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) is continuously producing family food packs (FFPs) to ensure immediate replenishment and availability of food and non-food items (FNIs) for resource augmentation to its field offices and local government units (LGUs). “As instructed by Secretary…
PAO MIMAROPA, patuloy na isinusulong ang ‘Katarungan Laban sa Kahirapan’
Patuloy na isinusulong ng Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) sa rehiyon ng MIMAROPA ang mandato nitong makapagbigay ng “Katarungan Laban sa Kahirapan.” Sa Kapihan sa Bagong Pilipinas na isinagawa sa Oriental Mindoro noong Martes, Agosto 27, ibinahagi ni Regional Public Attorney Marlon E. Buan ng PAO-MIMAROPA ang mga programang isinagawa at accomplishment na napagtagumpayan ng kanilang…