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

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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…

FILIPINOS ARE VERY STRONG PEOPLE LIKE ISRAELIS – IDF

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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) lauded the Filipino people for their resiliency and strength amid the chaos brought about by the ongoing conflict between the Israeli government and the Palestinian militant group Hamas. “If I know anything about the Filipino people, I don’t pretend to know, but from what I saw after the horrors of…

ILOCOS REGION CELEBRATES RSTW 2023 IN LAOAG CITY

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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,…

A DOTING PA’S APPEAL TO CONGRESS:‘LEGALIZE USE OF MEDICAL CANNABIS’

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A doting father has emotionally appealed to Congress to now approve the use of medical cannabis or marijuana as medicine, for the sake of his only son and other patients. Romeo Ballesteros, a member of Cannahopefuls, Inc. – an advocacy group for the legalization on the use of medical cannabis, was teary-eyed when he appeared…

Seafarer’s family seeks Justice for Kin’s Death

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The family of a 39-year-old seafarer who died due to overwork, lack of rest, and on the job in extreme condition in a bulk carrier anchoring in an UAE city are asking the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and its attached agency, the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), to conduct a serious and thorough probe…

PBBM FOREIGN VISITS YIELD P427 BILLION FOREIGN INVESTMENTS FOR BOI

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…

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

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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…