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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has ordered government agencies to expand the coverage further and strengthen the Benteng Bigas Meron Na, his administration’s flagship program to make rice accessible to poor families. Presidential Communications Office Undersecretary and Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said President Marcos directed the Department of Agriculture (DA) to continue coordinating with…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has sworn in Ma. Theresa P. Lazaro as the new Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA), succeeding outgoing chief Enrique Manalo, who is set to be named as the country’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in New York City. In a simple oath-taking ceremony at Malacañan Palace,…
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Highlighting its crucial role in safeguarding the country’s peace and sovereignty, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday thanked the Philippine Air Force (PAF) for keeping the nation safe while working in the sky. President Marcos recognized the PAF for its focused and excellent performance across critical missions. The PAF is one of the major…
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Amid the issue of a wage hike, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is committed to listening to all sectors, including workers, businesses, and investors, to come up with decisions that benefit all, a Malacañang official said. “At sa lahat po ng kakayanin ng administrasyon at sa pakikipag-usap sa lahat ng stakeholders – mga manggagawa, mga…
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On the opening day of the 20th Congress, Kamanggagawa Partylist, led by labor leader and first-time lawmaker Rep. Eli San Fernando, filed eight landmark bills and two major house resolutions to kick off an aggressive legislative campaign for labor justice, wage equality, and dignified work for all. “These bills are more than ink on paper.…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday reaffirmed his commitment to turn the agriculture sector around to be more robust and pursue self-sufficiency, aiming to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on food imports, particularly rice. Speaking before farmers and fisherfolk during the 50th Gawad Saka: Parangal sa mga Natatanging Magsasaka at Mangingisda held in the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has sworn in Ariel F. Nepomuceno as the new Commissioner of the Bureau of Customs (BOC), the government agency tasked to intensify efforts to combat smuggling and illicit trade. Before his appointment, Nepomuceno served as executive director of the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council and undersecretary of the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday led the inauguration of a rice processing and palay drying facility in Nueva Ecija, valued at PhP63.9 million, to enhance farmers’ productivity, income, and competitiveness. President Marcos launched the Rice Processing System (RPS) II during a visit to the Science City of Muñoz in Nueva Ecija, one of…
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On the opening day of the 20th Congress, Kamanggagawa Partylist, led by first-term lawmaker and labor leader Rep. Eli San Fernando, will file pro-worker bills and congressional resolutions aimed at advancing labor rights and social protections. The proposed measures seek to, among others: Abolish the provincial rate system, Expand paid leave benefits, Ban labor-only contracting,…
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The Philippines and the United States have signed an agreement to pursue the development of the proposed Subic-Clark-Manila-Batangas (SCMB) freight railway, a strategic infrastructure project designed to alleviate port congestion in key trade hubs and foster broader economic growth and connectivity. “Nakikitang magiging solusyon ang SCMB Railway sa pag-decentralize ng port activity at pagbawas sa…
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