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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. hailed the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for upholding the territorial integrity of the Philippines and safeguarding its maritime zones. The President praised the PAF during its 76th founding anniversary held at the Haribon Hangar, Clark Air Base in Mabalacat, Pampanga on Monday. “The achievements exemplify the values that the PAF…
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Sen. Cynthia A. Villar has exhorted the public to grab the opportunity to revolutionize waste management through circular economy approach. Speaking at the Coffee Club Forum at the Bellevue Manila on June 30, Villar said one of these initiatives is the Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR). As Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Environment, Natural Resources…
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Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” F. Zubiri reports to members of the media the highlights of his three-week working visit to the United States during the “Kapihan sa Senado” forum on Thursday, June 29, 2023. Zubiri said he met with US legislators and discussed measures that would boost the Philippines’ defense capabilities, as well as…
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Sen. Win Gatchalian, during Thursday’s hybrid hearing of the Committee on Cultural Communities and Muslim Affairs June 22, 2023 on several concerns of indigenous peoples (IPs), inquires about the registration of IPs to the national ID system, considering many of them are in the mountains or have no knowledge about the program of the government.…
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The country’s young and productive workforce has buoyed the economy even in difficult times and the Marcos administration made a correct decision to continue investing in education to sustain its long-term economic goals, an economist said. Addressing questions in a media forum in Quezon City on Saturday, Michael Ricafort, the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp.’s (RCBC)…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has made meaningful gains in terms of directing the government’s foreign policy, carrying out important government programs, and ensuring media freedom, a political analyst said on Saturday. University of Santo Tomas political science Prof. Froilan Calilung made the assessment on the President’s initial year in office in a media forum…
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The National Irrigation Administration (NIA) Board of Directors approved the further development and implementation of the three (3) priority irrigation projects for Public-Private Partnership (PPP) during the 992nd NIA Regular Board Meeting on June 29, 2023 at the NIA Board Room, 3rd Floor, Building B, NIA Central Office. The projects identified on this endeavor are…
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Opening up of the Philippine economy towards greater normalcy was the key accomplishment of the Marcos administration in its initial year in office, an economist said on Saturday. “The key highlight of accomplishments of the administration has been the reopening of the economy towards greater normalcy,” Michael Ricafort, the chief economist of the Rizal Commercial…
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On June 23, 2023 the Presidential Security Group awarded the Silver Cross Medal, Best STAG and Best Personnel for Officer, Enlisted and Civilian HR held at the Troopers Café, Malacaňang Park, Manila. PSG Group Commander, BGen Ramon P Zagala, PA led the awarding ceremony for PSG Troopers who have shown exemplary performance and courage in…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday assured his administration will work hard to improve the public transportation systems, operations and management in the Philippines, vowing to resolve issues that would slow down the country’s development. “I assure my fellow Filipinos that your government is working hard to improve the country’s transportation systems, operations, and…
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