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PBBM extends PNP Chief’s term by 4 months
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has extended the term of Philippine National Police Chief P/Gen. Rommel Francisco Marbil by four months, effective February 7, 2025, his retirement day. A memorandum dated February 4, 2025, signed by Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin, states that the President approved the extension of Marbil’s government service beyond the compulsory retirement…
Iloilo’s Dinagyang Festival will go international in 2025
ILOILO CITY — The Iloilo Dinagyang Festival is sure to take center stage in international events this year. This rosy prospect for Dinagyang was announced by Allan Ryan Tan, president of the Iloilo Festival Foundation Inc., during the opening of the Tribes Competition of the world-renowned festival on January 26 at the Iloilo Freedom Grandstand….
STATEMENT FROM THE OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY
What should be remembered is that the President directly vetoed the largest amount of appropriations in history. No president before him had ever so deeply and comprehensively purged the budget of unnecessary items. He later directed, within the powers vested in him, the rechanneling of billions in funds to projects and programs that create social…
DOST-PTRI Pushes for Innovation and Collaboration at TELACon 2025
The second day of the 2025 National Textile Convention (TELACon), held at the Philippine International Convention Center (PICC), gathered key industry leaders, policymakers, and stakeholders to discuss the future of the Philippine textile industry. Organized by the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Textile Research Institute (DOST-PTRI), the event highlighted the importance of sustainability,…
Steel bridge provides access to far-flung area in Sarangani Province
MANILA — The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has completed the construction of a hanging steel bridge for the residents of Barangay Kihan, an inland barangay in the municipality of Malapatan, Sarangani Province. In his report to Secretary Manuel M. Bonoan, DPWH Region 12 Director Basir M. Ibrahim said that ₱5.78 million was…
PBBM asks China to stop aggression in WPS, may return US typhon missile system
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday challenged China to halt its coercive actions in the West Philippine Sea in exchange for the country’s return of the typhon missile system to the United States. Speaking to reporters in Cebu City, President Marcos said that the government refrains from commenting on China’s missile systems but noted…
NegOcc vows to strengthen foundation for sound environmental governance
By Nanette Guadalquiver BACOLOD CITY – The Negros Occidental provincial government has vowed to strengthen its environmental stewardship to serve as an inspiration to all local government units (LGUs) in the province. Governor Eugenio Jose Lacson made the commitment as part of the week-long Seal of Good Local Governance (SGLG)-Environmental Management (EM) Governance Area Learning Event…
17 EU Envoys pleased with countryside projects implementation
By Liza Agoot BAGUIO CITY – Seventeen (17) Ambassadors to the Philippines from as many European Union (EU) member-countries have expressed satisfaction with the implementation of projects in the country their governments fund. “Absolutely, the assessment in general terms is positive,” EU Ambassador to the Philippines Massimo Santoro said in a briefing during the last day…
Senate to take up Resolution honoring movie icon Gloria Romero
Senate President Pro Tempore Jinggoy Estrada has filed a resolution in the Senate that seeks to honor the late movie icon Gloria Anne Galla, better known as Gloria Romero among Filipinos, to highlight her significant role in enriching Philippine cinema and culture. Gloria Romero passed away on January 25, 2025 at the age of 91….
Solon pushes Lifelong Learning for Filipinos bill in Senate
Senator Joel Villanueva has urged his fellow senators to pass a bill aimed at institutionalizing lifelong learning opportunities for Filipinos. He said Senate Bill 2960, or the Lifelong Learning Development Framework Act, will foster a culture of continuous learning among Filipinos. “In today’s fast-changing world, marked by rapid technological advances, education and training must transcend…