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Following President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s orders to prioritize the welfare of passengers, Department of Transportation (DOTr) Secretary Vince Dizon on Thursday reminded bus companies they only have 30 days left to ensure passenger-friendly terminals or else face sanctions. President Marcos had instructed the DOTr and concerned agencies to ensure the safety and convenience of…
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Malacañang on Friday commended the development of a groundbreaking artificial intelligence (AI) tool designed to detect fake news on the social media platform Facebook easily. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. emphasized the urgent need for robust mechanisms to counter misinformation and disinformation in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. In a press briefing, Presidential Communications Undersecretary…
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Malacañang said on Friday the transfer of former Negros Oriental Rep. Arnolfo Teves Jr. from Timor-Leste to Philippine authorities and his subsequent turnover to the National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) completely observed due process. With Teves’ arrest, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. assured citizens “that lawlessness will not go unpunished.” “It is now time for…
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In response to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s directive to make public transport more convenient, the Department of Transportation will soon allow LRT and MRT passengers to pay using debit or credit cards and even mobile wallet platforms such as GCash and PayMaya, the DOTr chief said on Friday. President Marcos ordered Cabinet members and…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited the Metro Pacific Fresh Farms (MPFF) on Wednesday, the Philippines’ largest greenhouse facility in San Rafael, Bulacan, which aims to share modern farming practices with Filipino farmers to boost food sustainability.Operated by Metro Pacific Agro Ventures (MPAV) under the Metro Pacific Investments Corp. (MPIC), the 3.5-hectare facility aligns with…
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Two weeks ahead of the EDSA major repair works, the Metropolitan Manila Development Authority has intensified road clearing and pedestrian safety operations across Metro Manila to remove roadblocks, notably along alternate routes known as Mabuhay Lane, an MMDA official said on Thursday. Gabriel Go, the head of the MMDA Special Operations Group Strike Force, said…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday underscored the need for increased trade and collaboration between ASEAN and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) to help realize their shared vision for sustainable development. Stressing the strategic importance of ASEAN-GCC relations, the President also urged fellow leaders of the 10-member ASEAN and six-member GCC to address global…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone on Monday reaffirmed their commitment to further advancing bilateral relations. This year, the Philippines and Laos marked the 70th year of diplomatic relations. President Marcos met with Prime Minister Siphandone on the sidelines of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit at…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening diplomatic relations during their bilateral meeting on Monday in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on the sidelines of the 46th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit. President Marcos noted that senior diplomats from the Philippines and Viet Nam…
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President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. urged the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) on Monday to strengthen digital literacy and resilience among the region’s youth as a proactive measure against online scams and other emerging cyber threats. President Marcos emphasized the youth’s critical role in building a people-centered ASEAN community during the ASEAN Leaders’ Interface…
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