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Candidates of the “Alyansa Para sa Bagong Pilipinas” lost heavily in Mindanao because Mindanaoans were upset with the Marcos administration over projects or programs that were not delivered due to the political machinations of Special Assistant to the President Anton Lagdameo. Mayor Odjie Balayman of Pandag, Davao Del Sur in my radio interview over…
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The Department of Human Settlements and Urban Development (DHSUD) is in talks for piloting housing rental at the University of the Philippines in Diliman, under President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s flagship Pambansang Pabahay para sa Pilipino (4PH) Expanded Program. This, after DHSUD Secretary Jose Ramon Aliling, UP President Angelo Jimenez, together with DHSUD and UP…
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The International Criminal Court (ICC) deplores the additional designations for sanctions which were announced today by the United States of four judges of the Court: Second Vice-President Reine Adelaide Sophie Alapini Gansou (Benin), Judge Solomy Balungi Bossa (Uganda), Judge Luz del Carmen Ibáñez Carranza (Peru) and Judge Beti Hohler (Slovenia). These additional designations follow the…
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Upon orders of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., the Department of Health launched a Patient Appointment System (PAS) to ensure a faster delivery of drugs for people affected by human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Under the PAS, persons affected by HIV can secure appointments to get free anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs and free HIV screening on specific…
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In pursuit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s campaign against fake news, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) on Thursday called for stronger government regulation of social media platforms, a revision of community standards, and a national media literacy campaign to fight the growing problem of online disinformation. At a joint House hearing conducted by the…
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In a heartfelt message released in observance of Eid’l Adha, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. joined the Filipino Muslim community in commemorating one of Islam’s most sacred celebrations—the Feast of Sacrifice—reflecting on its profound spiritual and national meaning. President Marcos expressed solidarity with Muslim Filipinos during this solemn occasion, “In the name of Allah, the…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday that bilateral relations between the Philippines and Singapore remain robust and continue to deliver tangible benefits for both nations. In a joint press conference with Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong after their bilateral meeting in Malacañang on Wednesday, President Marcos said both sides had detailed discussions on…
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In response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to safeguard the public from deepfakes and online scams, the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) is working closely with the private sector to address these emerging digital threats effectively. During a press briefing in Malacañang on Wednesday, DICT Secretary Henry Aguda said the DICT…
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In line with President Marcos’ directive to modernize the police force, PNP Chief Gen. Nicolas Torre III on Wednesday announced plans to use forensics, drones, and body cameras to boost effectiveness and accountability. During a Palace press briefing, Torre emphasized the critical role of science and technology in his ongoing efforts to modernize the police…
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The Fertilizer and Pesticide Authority (FPA), an attached agency of the Department of Agriculture, in coordination with the Philippine National Police’s Criminal Investigation and Detection Group–National Capital Region (CIDG-NCR), has confiscated thousands of unregistered pesticide and fertilizer products valued at approximately P4 million. Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. praised the swift enforcement action,…
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