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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Monday directed concerned agencies to ensure the safe and timely repatriation of over 200 Filipinos amid the rising tensions between Israel and Iran. “I have directed all concerned government agencies to take the necessary steps to ensure the safe, timely, and orderly return of Filipinos who wish to avail…
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The administration of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. is ready to provide subsidies to public utility vehicles (PUVs) drivers and operators, as well as farmers and fisherfolks to mitigate the impact of any oil price shocks due to the Middle East conflict, Department of Energy (DOE) Officer-in Charge Sharon Garin said on Tuesday. In a…
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AGRI Party-list Rep. Manoy Wilbert Lee lauded the new benefits of the Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) for kidney transplant patients, as he renewed his call for more free medical services for Filipinos by the state health insurer. “Nagpapasalamat tayo sa PhilHealth sa pakikinig sa matagal na nating panawagan na palawakin ang mga benepisyong pangkalusugan…
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Deputy Speaker and Cebu 5th District Representative Duke Frasco accompanies President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. to visit the Philippines’ pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan as he reaffirms his full support to the President. Frasco joins President Marcos and other key officials in visiting the World Expo and other business meetings in…
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Describing his visit as productive, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. arrived in the Philippines on Sunday after a four-day working trip to Osaka, Japan, where he secured new partnerships and investments aimed at generating jobs, advancing sustainability, and strengthening bilateral cooperation. “I have just returned from a productive working visit to Osaka, Japan, where we…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said he chose to put his time and efforts as leader of the nation to uplift the lives of Filipinos and further the country’s progress, and leave the impeachment to Congress. President Marcos made clear that he chose not to be involved in the impeachment process against Vice President Sara…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. departed for Osaka, Japan on Thursday to attend the World Expo 2025 where he is expected to promote the country’s rich cultural heritage by visiting the Philippine Pavilion. The Philippine Pavilion is the country’s exhibit at the expo, which proudly showcases the nation’s vibrant culture, diverse traditions, and stunning natural…
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While no case has been reported in the country, the Department of Health (DOH) is closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant known as Nimbus or NB.1.8.1, which has reportedly been spreading in several parts of the world, including Asia. In a press briefing at Malacañang on Thursday, Health Secretary Teodoro J. Herbosa…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. wants to raise the train fare discount for those aged 60 years old and above from 20 percent to 50 percent, matching the discount rate given to students. In the latest podcast interview aired on Friday, President Marcos said other countries give fare discounts to senior citizens and students. “These…
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Saying the drug problem has not been eradicated, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. ordered the Philippine National Police (PNP) to go after large-scale sources of illegal drugs and quickly destroy seized narcotics to prevent them from slipping back into the streets again. In his latest podcast interview, President Marcos acknowledged that the problem of illegal…
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