PALACE ISSUES MEMORANDUM CIRCULAR NO. 37 FOR IMMEDIATE IMPLEMENTATION OF ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING, COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING STRATEGY

Malacañang issued Memorandum Circular (MC) No. 37 on Monday, directing the urgent implementation of the government’s National Anti-Money Laundering, Counter-Terrorism Financing and Counter-Proliferation Financing Strategy 2023-2027 and calling on concerned agencies to support efforts in fighting money laundering and terrorism financing risk assessment. “In accordance with their respective mandate, all concerned departments, agencies, bureaus, and…

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ILOCOS REGION CELEBRATES RSTW 2023 IN LAOAG CITY

THE Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Region 1 kicked off the week-long celebration of its Regional Science, Technology and Innovation Week (RSTIW) at the Ilocos Norte Centennial Arena, Laoag City last Monday, Oct. 17. Hosting techno-exhibits, S&T Fora and techno demonstrations, this year’s RSTIW in the Ilocos Region will showcase the latest innovative products,…

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PBBM FOREIGN VISITS YIELD P427 BILLION FOREIGN INVESTMENTS FOR BOI

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s foreign visits resulted in P427 billion foreign investments with the Bureau of Investments with the bulk going to the renewable energy sector. “Natutuwa tayo at nasabi natin (kay President Marcos) na iyong kaniyang mga presidential visits have been resulting to actual investment registrations and approvals doon po sa ating mga…

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PBBM EARNS EU COUNTRIES’ TRUST, CONFIDENCE TO INVEST IN PH – DTI

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has brought into the Philippines not only billions of foreign investments, but also the trust and confidence of the European Union (EU) member countries, according to an official of the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).  DTI-Board of Investments Undersecretary Ceferino Rodolfo told a press briefing in Malacañang on Tuesday…

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PBBM:  GOV’T WORKING TO BRING SAFE, MODERN, COMFORTABLE, AND GREEN TRANSPORTATION TO THE MASSES

The government is committed to bringing safe, modern and comfortable transportation to the masses without depending on fossil fuels, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. Speaking during the launching of Dongfeng Motors in Pasig City, President Marcos said that the government has implemented several measures and incentives to encourage the use of electric…

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GOV’T WILL DO EVERYTHING TO ENSURE GROWTH OF THE RICE INDUSTRY WHILE PROTECTING THE WELFARE OF FARMERS AND CONSUMERS – PBBM

The government will spare no effort to ensure the growth of the rice industry while safeguarding the welfare of farmers and consumers, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Monday. Addressing the 6th International Rice Congress in Pasay City, President Marcos said that the Philippines continues to strive for a comprehensive and holistic scientific approach…

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ASEAN-GCC Summit can help mitigate oil prices in ASEAN member countries – DFA

Higher oil prices can be mitigated in the member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) countries, including the Philippines, if an agreement will come up with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), according to an official of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA). DFA Assistant Secretary for the Office of the ASEAN Affairs…

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PBBM to meet Filipino community, forge business ties at the sidelines of GCC Summit in Riyadh

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is set to meet with the Filipino community and forge business ties at the sidelines of the ASEAN-Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia this week.   Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for the Office of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Affairs Daniel Espiritu…

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PBBM calls for consolidation of farmers cooperatives and associations for PH agri development

Recognizing the important role of cooperatives in agricultural development, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. called on the country’s cooperative movement on Monday to start the consolidation process for local farmers cooperatives associations (FCAs), vowing government support in carrying out the effort. “And that is what I— that is how I see the role of the…

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