PCO SPEARHEADS ‘CAMPUS CARAVAN’ ON COMMUNICATIONS MONTH; OPENS CREATIVE COMPETITIONS TO COLLEGE STUDENTS

The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) will spearhead a Campus Caravan and competitions among college students in celebration of the “Communications Month 2023” this October. The PCO’s conduct of Campus Caravan will feature activities such as putting up of exhibition booths, media information literacy workshops, creative contests and competitions, panel discussions, Konsyerto sa Palasyo campus auditions,…

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PBBM: OVER 10K RICE FARMERS IN CAPIZ TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL AID THIS YEAR

Over 10,000 rice farmers from the province of Capiz will be receiving financial aid through the Rice Farmers Financial Assistance (RFFA) program this year, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. announced on Friday.  “Ngayong 2023, mahigit sampung libong benepisyaryo mula sa inyong lalawigan ang nakatakdang makatanggap ng tulong pinansiyal sa ilalim ng Rice Farmers Financial Assistance…

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PBBM URGES CAPIZNONS TO SAFEGUARD AGRICULTURE SECTOR FROM SMUGGLERS, HOARDERS, REPORT ANOMALOUS TRANSACTIONS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Friday has enjoined the people of Capiz to help the government safeguard the local market from smugglers and hoarders, who continue to manipulate the prices of agricultural goods. “Makilahok sa pagbabantay sa ating lipunan! Marami pa rin pong tayong [malayang nakapanloloko] ng kapwa. Tunay pong nakakagalit ang mga smuggler…

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PH, MALAWI AGREE TO AGRICULTURAL ENHANCEMENT, STUDENT EXCHANGE

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Malawi Non-Resident Ambassador to the Philippines H.E. Kwacha Chisiza agreed on Thursday to further enhance the cooperation between the two countries in terms of agriculture and student exchange.  On the sidelines of the presentation of Chisiza’s credentials at the Malacañan Palace, President Marcos said that the Philippine government is…

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PBBM HIGHLIGHTS PUBLIC, PRIVATE PARTNERSHIPS IN PROMOTING PH AGRI GROWTH; URGES MODERN FARMING PRACTICES ADOPTION

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. highlighted on Thursday the significance of the shared commitment of both the public and private sectors in promoting agricultural growth in the Philippines as he urged everyone to adopt modern farming practices.  In a message delivered by Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban during the opening ceremony of…

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DOST introduces empowering DRRM innovations and technologies in Mindanao to enhance resiliency and sustainability

Cagayan de Oro City, October 5, 2023 – The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) brings Handa Pilipinas: Innovations in Disaster Risk Reduction and Management (DRRM) exposition in Cagayan de Oro City for the Mindanao Leg, marking another significant milestone for the region. With the theme “Enhancing Resilience and Sustainability for Mindanao,” the DOST aims to…

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NIA, DENR SIGN PACT MAXIMIZING IRRIGATION WATER UTILIZATION FOR AGRI, POWER, TOURISM, FURTHER PROMOTING PH WATER SECURITY

The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) on Wednesday, repurposing NIA’s water rights and further promoting water security in the Philippines. DENR-Water Resource Management Office Undersecretary Dr. Carlos Primo David said that the agreement aims to solidify government efforts in ensuring water…

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PBBM DIRECTS PCA TO COME UP WITH CONCRETE DEVELOPMENT, REHAB PLAN FOR COCONUT INDUSTRY AS AGENCY SETS OUT PLAN TO PLANT 100 M COCONUT TREES FOR THE NEXT 5 YEARS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. tasked the Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA) to come up with a general plan for the development and rehabilitation of the coconut industry as the agency carries out a massive coconut planting and replanting program. The President met with the PCA officials at the Malacañan Palace to discuss its proposed Coconut…

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PBBM TO NEW OFFICIALS, MALACAÑANG MEDIA OFFICERS: REMAIN BEING MODELS OF EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed high hopes on Wednesday that newly-appointed officials and officers of various government offices will continue to demonstrate excellence and integrity while performing their respective duties.  “I trust that you will remain models of excellence and integrity, especially to your staff, stakeholders, and communities,” the President said as he administered…

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