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Marcos orders continuous relief efforts in earthquake-hit areas
November 19, 2023, 7:59 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday instructed government officials to continue the relief operations in areas affected by Friday's earthquake in Mindanao. In a statement, the Presidential Communications Office said Marcos is constantly monitoring the situation as he met with… Read More
PBBM commends Filipinos’ contribution to Hawaii's economic dev't
November 19, 2023, 6:16 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday (Manila time) met with members of the Filipino community in Honolulu, Hawaii and highlighted their huge contributions to the economic development of the United States island state. "Over the years, Filipino-Americans and Filipinos have… Read More
PNP mobilizes teams in preparation for Monday’s transport strike
November 19, 2023, 4:15 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) will dispatch vehicles to provide free rides on Monday as the transport group Pagkakaisa ng mga Samahan ng Tsuper at Opereytor Nationwide (Piston) begin its planned three-day protest. PNP information chief and spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo said… Read More
DSWD distributes food packs, cash to quake-hit families in Mindanao
November 19, 2023, 3:13 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) reported an initial PHP5.1 million worth of aid to families affected by Friday’s 6.8 magnitude earthquake in Sarangani, Davao Occidental and other provinces in Mindanao. In a statement on Sunday, the DSWD said Secretary Rex… Read More
PH receives 2 more gunboats from Israel
November 19, 2023, 1:11 pm
MANILA – The Philippine Fleet (PF) announced Sunday that it received two more fast attack interdiction craft (FAIC) platforms, also known as the Acero-class gunboats from Israel. The gunboats were delivered Saturday through general cargo ship Kogra Royal and are now at the Commodore East Posadas… Read More
PBBM thanks Filipino community in US for contributions to PH
November 19, 2023, 11:54 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Sunday (PH time) thanked the Filipino community in the United States for its contributions to the Philippine economy. “In behalf of our countrymen back home, I appreciate the remittances that you have sent, and continue to send," Marcos said… Read More
Cloudy skies, isolated rains over PH Sunday
November 19, 2023, 10:17 am
MANILA – Most parts of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said on Sunday. In its 4 a.m. bulletin, the weather bureau said Masbate, Sorsogon, Visayas, Northern… Read More
Canadian dark vessel detector arriving in PH next week
November 18, 2023, 7:32 pm
MANILA – The Philippines will receive on Monday Canada’s dark vessel detection system that it could use for free for the next five years. In an announcement on Saturday, the office of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the state-of-the-art technology will support the Philippines’… Read More
Marcos on MIF: IRR revised due to government’s controlling interest
November 18, 2023, 6:19 pm
MANILA – No rules were relaxed for the Maharlika Investment Fund (MIF) in favor of newly appointed Maharlika Investment Corp. (MIC) president and chief executive officer Rafael Consing, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. clarified on Saturday. “Why relaxed? I don’t know where we relaxed… Read More
8 'focus crimes' down by 8% as of October – PNP
November 18, 2023, 6:10 pm
MANILA – The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday said eight "focus crimes" decreased by 8.18 percent from January to October compared to the same period in 2022.The so-called eight focus crimes are murder, homicide, physical injury, rape, theft, robbery, car theft and motorcycle… Read More
PBBM arrives in Los Angeles after ‘very successful’ APEC participation
November 18, 2023, 4:45 pm
MANILA — President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) arrived in Los Angeles, California, after his successful participation in the 30th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Meeting in San Francisco. The presidential plane landed at the Los Angeles International… Read More
PNP: 100% support for Marcos admin, no destab plans
November 18, 2023, 4:34 pm
MANILA— The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday reassured the public there is no brewing destabilization plot as it dismissed reports of “uneasiness” among its ranks. PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo made the statement when asked for comment about former president Rodrigo… Read More
Chinese selling mobile phones sans permit, gunrunner nabbed
November 18, 2023, 3:26 pm
MANILA – A Chinese national and three Filipino cohorts involved in the illegal selling of mobile telephone devices were arrested in Manila by agents of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) and the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC). The suspects arrested in San Miguel… Read More
PBBM: APEC must step up efforts vs. poverty, inequality
November 18, 2023, 2:39 pm
MANILA – The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) members must intensify their efforts to create more jobs and address poverty and inequality in the region, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Saturday (PH time). In his response to the recorded interview with the APEC secretariat on… Read More
PBBM monitoring situation in quake-hit areas in Davao Occidental
November 18, 2023, 2:11 pm
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) assured the public that he is monitoring the situation in earthquake-hit areas in Sarangani, Davao Occidental while he is in the United States (US). Marcos, who is currently in San Francisco, California for the Asia-Pacific… Read More
DSWD assures aid for Mindanao quake victims; reported deaths rise to 7
November 18, 2023, 2:02 pm
MANILA – The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) on Saturday assured families and individuals affected by the 6.8 magnitude earthquake that hit parts of Mindanao of timely assistance in the form of cash, food and non-food items, among others. DSWD Assistant Secretary for… Read More
DPWH inspects quake-hit areas in Sarangani
November 18, 2023, 12:40 pm
MANILA – The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said Saturday it has begun inspecting areas in Sarangani, Davao Occidental affected by a 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the municipality Friday afternoon. In a statement, the department said post-earthquake assessment is being… Read More
PBBM, Xi tackle fishing rights, other means to ease tensions in SCS
November 18, 2023, 11:47 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday (Manila time) discussed fishing rights and other mechanisms to ease tensions between the Philippines and China in the South China Sea (SCS). Marcos had a pull-aside meeting with Xi on the sidelines of the… Read More
PBBM, TikTok partner for ‘edutainment’ to promote MSMEs
November 18, 2023, 10:31 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and video hosting service TikTok have forged a partnership for “edutainment,” an educational and entertainment initiative aimed at helping micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in the Philippines. This developed after Marcos met with TikTok… Read More
PBBM eyes stronger PH-Peru ties, gets invited to visit Lima in 2024
November 18, 2023, 9:51 am
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday (Manila time) expressed his intent to elevate the Philippines’ relations with Peru, as the two nations seek to revitalize their economies post-pandemic. In his bilateral meeting with Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on the sidelines of the… Read More
