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The Bureau of Customs’ (BOC) Customs Intelligence and Investigation Services-Manila International Container Port (CIIS-MICP) on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, led the arrest of a Customs broker and her cohort involved in an extortion activity targeting a local freight forwarder. The CIIS-MICP joined the National Bureau of Investigation-Anti-Organized and Transnational Crime Divison (NBI-AOTCD) in proceeding at…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Singapore Prime Minister Lawrence Wong reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation, agreeing to explore expanded collaboration in the field of renewable energy during their meeting at Malacañang on Wednesday. President Marcos acknowledged that Singapore remains a major partner in the Philippines’ goal to diversify its energy sources. “I…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday went down memory lane during the Jones Bridge lighting ceremony in Binondo, Manila, describing the delicious and comforting food and busy way of life in the world’s oldest Chinatown. The President named dumplings, lumpia, mami, hopia, and siopao as some of the familiar treats that are part of…
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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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