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After global oil prices stabilized following the announcement of the Iran-Israel truce, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday ordered concerned authorities to guard against unreasonable price increases on goods and services. The President said that from USD79 per barrel at the height of the conflict, international oil prices returned to USD69 per barrel after…
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Prioritizing prevention and rehabilitation over violence, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday ordered law enforcement authorities to step up the peaceful war against illegal drugs, which has borne results with PhP62 billion worth of shabu interdicted since the start of his administration. President Marcos emphasized that rather than resorting to violence, his administration’s anti-drug…
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The government on Tuesday assured the public that the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict is having a minimal and non-alarming impact on the country’s economy and energy supply—at least for now. This was how Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan assessed the current situation of the country’s economy, Department of Energy (DOE) Officer-in-Charge…
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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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