President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. expressed deep sorrow over the passing of Pope Francis, who was affectionately known among Filipinos as “Lolo Kiko.” “Ibang klase si Pope Francis. That’s really sad. I love this Pope. The best Pope in my lifetime as far as I’m concerned,” President Marcos said on the sidelines of a meeting…
DOST Camiguin recently concluded a comprehensive monitoring initiative spanning from March 11 to 15, 2024, covering 38 beneficiaries of the Portable Solar Speed Dryer (PORTASOL) across the province. This activity aims to evaluate the efficacy and performance of PORTASOL among its users. The monitoring captured valuable insights for identifying areas of improvement in the design…
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…
MANILA — Retirement need not be tedious for the elderly, says President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., even as he hinted at providing poor senior citizens with a P1,000 monthly allowance starting January next year. In “The President’s Budget Message” for the upcoming fiscal year, Marcos cited the need for the government to “supplement senior citizens…
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…
The Second ASEAN-China Online Influencers Conference themed “Cross Mountains and Seas to Meet in the Blessed Land” will be held in Fuzhou, China from 18 to 21 May.
DOST-Metals Industry Research and Development (DOST-MIRDC) conducted a Mold Technology Demonstration, Appreciation, and Promotion activity recently in General Trias, Cavite to promote the Mold Technology Support Center (MTSC) and hear testimonials from their clients in the manufacturing sector. The MTSC aims to develop die and mold-related skills to ensure that there will be a ready…
“Such acts undermine press freedom and the essential role of the media in a democratic society,” saidJose Torres Jr., Executive Director of PTFOMS. “We do not tolerate attacks on media professionalswho are performing their duties as responsible citizens during the elections. We will vigorously pursuecases against those found to be endangering the lives of journalists.”…
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) Board has approved a record-high PHP30.15 billion in investments during its first Board meeting in January 23 this year, up by 1,263 percent from the PHP2.212-billion in January 2024. In a recent statement, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary and PEZA chair Ma. Cristina Roque said their Board…
A group of farmers in Oriental Mindoro is celebrating a significant increase in their harvests and income with the help of hybrid rice cultivation. The Department of Agriculture (DA) said that farmers in Oriental Mindoro were able to double their harvest and income during the wet season this year. “Dahil sa pagtatanim ng hybrid rice,…
