Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will undertake an official visit to the Philippines on November 3 to 4, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) announced on Monday. “President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. will officially welcome Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the ceremonies at the Malacañan Palace on 03 November 2023,” the DFA said in…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. congratulated the newly elected and re-elected barangay and Sangguniang Kabataan (SK) officials in the recently concluded elections on Monday as he reminded them to be honest at all times and to serve their constituents. In a video message early Tuesday, President Marcos emphasized that barangay and SK officials play an…
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged local chief executives on Friday to forge international tie ups with their counterparts from other countries to learn best practices in improving the delivery of public services as he vowed for continuous government support. “Let me challenge our mayors to not only make the most out of this forum….
Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his unwavering support to Filipino athletes and for providing them a world-class training venue in preparation for local and international competitions. “We’re very happy,” Bachmann said when asked about his reaction to President Marcos’ presence during the welcome…
The Department of Agriculture, farmers’ cooperatives and associations and the local government units (LGUs) of Cebu and Negros Occidental are working together to provide PhP20.00 to PhP25.00 per kilogram of rice in the market. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said that everyone is now getting involved in the efforts of the government…
“ADOPTING a farmer” is Congressman Rodante Marcoleta of Sagip Party list’s aim in launching a nationwide campaign to rescue rice farmers, particularly in Bacolor, Pampanga. The objective is forming a formula that may prevent hoarders and smugglers – believed to be behind the continuous price hikes. “Kapag may pagmamahal ka talaga, hindi mo na titingnan…
In Photo: Eduardo V. Francisco, President of BDO Capital, one of the speakers at the British Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines’ (BCCP) Economic Forum, discussed significant policies, reforms and economic opportunities in the country among corporate and business leaders, economists and investment companies. BDO Unibank Inc. (BDO) supports investments in infrastructure and transportation projects…
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) advised the public and the youth on Wednesday to report false information that they encounter in social media platforms and refrain from sharing it to counter misinformation and disinformation in addition to adopting STOP and SPOT approach in responsible information consumption. “And when you do realize that you have come…
The Philippine Fiber Industry Development Authority (PhilFIDA) under the Department of Agriculture (DA) has announced that it will organize this year’s National Fibercrops Summit, aimed at addressing the multifaceted implementation challenges facing the fibercrop industry. The National Fibercrops Summit will take place on November 14, 2023 at the DA-BSWM Convention Hall in Diliman, Quezon City….
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. reminded Siargaonons and tourists alike on Wednesday to adopt eco-friendly practices while they continue to promote Siargao Island as a prime surfing destination. “As we embark on this new chapter, I enjoin everyone to promote surfing and adopt eco-friendly practices that will help us protect and conserve our environment,” Marcos…
