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To ensure optimal use of government lands, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered for the creation of an inter-agency coordinating council that will consolidate the master list of all lands owned by the state. The move will also boost the administration’s Philippine Development Plan 2023-2028, according to the President. In Administrative Order No. 21…
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A shrine was inaugurated on Wednesday at a Catholic cemetery in Metro Manila for the victims of extrajudicial killings (EJK) during the drug war waged by former President Rodrigo Duterte. Priests blessed the “Dambana ng Paghilom” (Shrine of Healing) and held its first inurnment for EJK victims inside the Laloma Cemetery in Caloocan City. The…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday said he is expecting the Philippines and South Korea would ratify the free trade agreement (FTA) this year that the two countries had signed. The President pointed out the FTA could give Philippine products reduced tariff rates in the Korean market. He noted however that South Korea’s National…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered the reconstitution of the Office of the President (OP) Human Resource Merit Promotion and Selection Board (HRMPSB) for first and second level career positions. The President also ordered the reconstitution of the OP Program on Awards and Incentives for Service Excellence (OP-PRAISE) Committee. Under Memorandum Order No. 24…
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Senator Imee Marcos proposed a “better guarantee” to bring down the cost of rice than authorizing the National Food Authority (NFA) to bring rice directly to wet markets. Calls to expand the NFA’s mandate emerged in the House of Representatives this week as it started a review of the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL). “Cut out…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. recognized Friday the bravery of journalists as he joined the celebration for the World Press Freedom Day, highlighting the press’ crucial role in combating misinformation and fake news. “In Bagong Pilipinas, we celebrate our journalists for their courage in conveying unbiased reports, and we rely on them to continue being…
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The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) won’t be provoked by China’s aggressive actions in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), a PCG official said on Saturday. In a news forum in Quezon City, Commodore Jay Tarriela of the West Philippine Sea Transparency Office of the PCG, brushed off public criticisms regarding PCG’s response to China’s recent provocative…
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A network of digital advocates said today that the Philippines is being plagued by a crisis on data privacy amidst the rising cases of data compromise. Digital Pinoys national campaigner Ronald Gustilo said that the recent incidents of hacking on government websites are more than enough proof of this crisis. “When even government agencies are…
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As part of the celebration of Taguig’s 437th Founding Anniversary, the City of Taguig unveiled a new multi-purpose building in Purok 2, Brgy. Upper Bicutan on April 30. The new multi-purpose building is a five-storey structure designed to serve the community with various facilities. The first floor houses essential services like the Barangay Affairs Office,…
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The administration has accomplished a lot in less than two years in office as a result of unity and its open and engaging approach, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. “Now, if you look at it, we have not yet been in office for two years but in that small time, napakarami na…
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