PBBM ORDERS GOVโ€™T AGENCIES TO ENSURE EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF SOCIAL BENEFITS FOR AFP, UNIFORMED PERSONNEL; HONORS FALLEN POLICE, MILITARY MEMBERS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. directed concerned government agencies on Friday to ensure the effective implementation of the Comprehensive Social Benefits Program (CSBP), as he recognized the contributions of the members of the military and the police who died or were wounded while performing their duties. “Ang mga tulong medikal, pinansiyal, pang-edukasyon, trabaho, pabahay, at…

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PBBM SUSPENDS LGU COLLECTION OF โ€˜PASS-THROUGH FEESโ€™ ON NATIONAL ROADS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the local government units (LGUs) to suspend the collection of the “pass-through fees” to ensure the efficient movement of goods across regions aligned with the government’s strategies to revitalize local industries under the Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028.  A three-page Executive Order No. 41 signed by Executive Secretary Lucas…

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PBBM HONORS METROBANK FOUNDATION OUTSTANDING FILIPINO AWARDEES; COMMENDS THEM FOR CONTRIBUTING TO BAGONG PILIPINAS

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. honored this year’s Metrobank Foundation Outstanding Filipinos, saying their accomplishments are bringing the country closer to Bagong Pilipinas. “The excellence that you have demonstrated in your pursuits is, truly, worth emulating,” President Marcos said during the awarding rites for the foundation’s outstanding Filipinos held in Malacañang on Thursday. “Your accomplishments…

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PBBM TO NEW POLICE GENERALS: BAGONG PILIPINAS WONโ€™T TOLERATE CORRUPTION, ABUSE OF POWER

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday that he wants a police force not tainted with corruption and abuse of power under the Bagong Pilipinas. During the oath-taking of the second batch of newly promoted star rank officers of the Philippine National Police (PNP) in Malacañang, the President encouraged the country’s law enforcers to…

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PBBM SIGNS INTO LAW โ€˜TRABAHO PARA SA BAYAN ACTโ€™

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law on Wednesday the “Trabaho Para sa Bayan Act,” which aims to address unemployment, underemployment, and other challenges in the labor market.  The law will focus on improving the employability and competitiveness of Filipino workers through upskilling and reskilling initiatives; and support micro, small, and medium enterprises and…

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BDO Capital is PHโ€™s Corporate and Investment Bank of the Year for 6 th Consecutive Time, Wins 2 Other Awards for Landmark Deals

BDO Capital & Investment Corporation (BDO Capital) was recognized as the country’sCorporate and Investment Bank of the Year for the 6 th straight year at the Asian Banking &Finance Awards 2023. BDO Capital’s remarkable achievement remains unsurpassed in theindustry as it continues to demonstrate consistent excellence in delivering exceptionalinvestment banking services across various product lines…

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PBBM CERTIFIES MAGNA CARTA OF FILIPINO SEAFARERS AS URGENT

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. certified as urgent the enactment of the proposed Magna Carta of Filipino Seafarers on Monday, which will specify the rights and ensure the welfare of Filipino seafarers, including the reintegration program, grievance system, and social welfare benefits.  In a September 25-letter to Senate President Juan Miguel Zubiri, President Marcos raised…

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