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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is looking forward to purchasing locally manufactured building materials that will be used for future infrastructure projects of the government. In a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC) Infrastructure Cluster, President Marcos welcomed the council’s recommendation as he recognized the importance of giving preference and priority to locally…
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The Bureau of Immigration (BI) warned travelers not to fall prey to recruiters providing fake documents. He issued the statement after learning of the case of a female passenger who was prevented from leaving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) last October 19, after BI officers found that her departure was previously deferred after…
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The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) are sending augmentation team to aid the rescue and repatriation of Filipinos affected by the Israel-Hamas war, particularly those in southern Israel near the Gaza border, DMW Officer-in-Charge Hans Cacdac said on Saturday. During a news forum in Quezon City, Cacdac said Filipinos…
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An official of the Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA) said on Saturday that they will be imposing higher penalties for motorists violating the “Exclusive City Bus Lane/Bus Carousel Lane” regulation along EDSA. MMDA Director for Traffic Enforcement Group Victor Nuñez reiterated that the bus carousel lane is dedicated for mass transport to encourage passengers to…
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As leaders, officials of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) should not only anticipate, but should also be prepared to adapt and respond to emerging national security and defense realities in the country and within the region, President Ferdinand R. Marcos told newly-promoted generals and flag officers on Friday. “While it is noteworthy that…
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The Philippines has issued a number of statements on the developments in Israel and Gaza, in solidarity with the global community in calling for swift action to address the scale of human suffering that is affecting populations on both sides. The Philippines, together with the members of ASEAN and Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) also issued…
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The Department of the Interior and Local Government lauds President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr.’s approval of Republic Act No. 11964, which provides for the automatic income classification of local government units. “RA 11964 is clear proof that the President—himself a former local chief executive—and his administration understands and values the role of LGUs in national…
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Philippine Sports Commission (PSC) Chairman Richard Bachmann expressed his gratitude to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. for his unwavering support to Filipino athletes and for providing them a world-class training venue in preparation for local and international competitions. “We’re very happy,” Bachman said when asked about his reaction to President Marcos’ presence during the welcome…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act (RA) No. 11964 on Thursday, institutionalizing the automatic income classification of local government units (LGUs) to provide a more responsive approach to the promotion of local autonomy and to enable LGUs to realize their full economic potential. The law, known as the “Automatic Income Classification…
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The Department of Agriculture, farmers’ cooperatives and associations and the local government units (LGUs) of Cebu and Negros Occidental are working together to provide PhP20.00 to PhP25.00 per kilogram of rice in the market. Department of Agriculture (DA) Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said that everyone is now getting involved in the efforts of the…
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